Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Podcast Publishing

Quick Facts

• Role: CEO for a podcast publisher and content platform
• Team size: ~20 people

Description

Lead the strategic and day-to-day management of the company and its team, shaping long-term vision, brand direction, and project priorities. Grow the portfolio of podcasts, newsletters, events, and communities by connecting content, production, marketing, community, and business functions into one integrated system. Own financial planning and build revenue models through partnerships, sponsorships, events, and other income streams, while using data to evaluate performance and adapt to changing media trends.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic and operational leadership for the publisher and its ~20-person team
• With the founder and team, define long-term vision for the publisher, its brand, and each project
• Develop existing podcasts, newsletters, events, and communities and find additional growth potential
• Identify new formats, topics, distribution channels, and partnership opportunities
• Ensure content, production, marketing, community, and commercial activities work as one unit
• Create conditions for moderators, authors, dramaturgs, producers, and other creators to deliver high-quality work
• Set priorities, responsibilities, processes, and collaboration approach across projects
• Delegate work, manage key people, and monitor the quality of outcomes
• Own financial planning, budgets, revenues, and long-term economic sustainability with the CFO group
• Develop business models including partnerships, sponsorships, events, and other revenue sources
• Represent the publisher externally and engage with key partners, clients, guests, creators, and stakeholders
• Work with data and regularly evaluate what works in content, distribution, community, and business
• Keep up with developments in podcasts, digital media, social media, paid content, and AI tools

Requirements

• Senior experience leading a company, media/content project, agency, or another fast-growing organization
• Understanding of how quality content is created and developed long-term
• Ability to connect content, organizational execution, and commercial thinking
• Proven skill in formulating strategy, translating it into priorities, and ensuring delivery
• Ability to prioritize and distinguish between an interesting idea and an investable opportunity
• Experience managing budgets, revenues, costs, and key economic indicators
• Ability to lead experienced, strong personalities: delegate, set direction, provide feedback, and assess quality
• Independent and decisive leadership with accountability in ambiguity
• Very strong communication skills and ability to persuade internal and external partners
• Comfort with fast pace, frequent change, and shifting priorities
• Interest in podcasts, media, digital content, communities, and creator economy models
• Bonus: Experience leading a media or podcast project and an existing network in media/business/marketing
• Bonus: Experience with subscription models and understanding of how content spreads and monetizes across platforms

Benefits

• High-impact CEO role in a growing podcast publishing business
• Influence over direction, portfolio, brand, and business model
• Close collaboration with the founder and experienced production/content/communication team
• Opportunity to turn your ideas into concrete projects and results
• Contribute to growth of notable podcasts, newsletters, communities, and offline events
• Direct influence on how a modern Czech podcast publisher operates
• Support of a growing team and cross-project collaboration
• Dog-friendly office environment in Holešovice
• Work-from-home option with flexible collaboration