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Guideposts: A Workplace that Fosters Positivity and Hope

At Guideposts, we are more than a company - we are a vibrant community with a shared mission of spreading positivity and hope. Our purpose is to strengthen people’s spiritual well-being, bringing them closer to God while honoring their beliefs and individual journeys. With compelling stories and resources available in multiple formats, Guideposts continues to inspire individuals and strengthen their faith through its impactful content.

We empower our employees to take ownership of their work, supporting them in their professional development and fostering a culture of accountability. We are one team, inspired by a vision of creating a world filled with hope. Agility informs all we do. We cultivate innovation and value flexibility.

For more than 75 years, Guideposts has been a beacon of hope. We have touched the lives of millions through the power of shared experiences, storytelling, and products and services that inspire, support, and encourage people to believe that all things are possible through faith, hope, and prayer.

We believe that hope is contagious. This position offers you the opportunity to be an integral part of our North Star goal: impacting over 17.5 million people and creating a ripple effect of positivity to make the world a better place.

Head of Audio Growth & Strategy

The Head of Audio Growth & Strategy will lead our company's audio initiatives, including enhancing our existing audio app and developing new applications, strategies, and partnerships to transform our audio experiences. This role requires a strategic leader with strong business acumen, platform integration expertise, analytics skills, and monetization strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute strategic plans for audio content, aligned with brand and platform goals.
2. Establish partnerships with audio platforms, sponsors, distributors, and content creators to expand reach and impact.
3. Collaborate with product, marketing, and tech teams to develop revenue and audience growth strategies with clear targets.
4. Drive content strategy to minimize user friction and meet metrics for revenue, acquisition, conversion, and retention.
5. Lead the development of new audio applications that leverage print content and create seamless user experiences.
6. Coordinate with editorial, content production, marketing, and technology teams for successful audio product launches.
7. Define and monitor key performance metrics to evaluate success and guide content optimization.
8. Analyze user feedback and performance data to improve existing content and inform future production.
9. Conduct regular analytics meetings focused on performance, competition, and growth opportunities.
10. Partner with finance to optimize audio budgeting and business models for growth.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years in audio, media, or digital strategy, with at least 4 years in leadership.
• Proven success in mobile app growth and user acquisition strategies.
• Experience launching and optimizing audio/media/content products, preferably for consumer brands.
• Partnership experience with major media platforms, sponsors, and content creators.
• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of SEO, ASO, and digital marketing tactics.
• Strategic thinking with analytics-driven decision-making skills.
• Expertise in media monetization models, data analytics, and performance metrics.
• Experience managing budgets, financial models, and media business plans.
• Familiarity with CMS and analytics tools like Google Analytics.

Preferred Skills:

An analytical mindset, results-driven focus, and adaptability to evolving environments.

Location & Travel:

Based in the NYC Metro Area or remote with quarterly travel to Danbury, CT. Candidates from California, Ohio, North Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming are not eligible.

Salary:

$100,000 - $130,000, commensurate with skills and experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer.