US Account Manager - Brand Partnerships

About the role

FlightStory, a media and investment company that scales creator-led media, ventures and communities, is looking for a US Account Manager for its brand partnerships team. The role sits under the US Brand Partnership Leads and covers the East or West Coast of the US. It acts as the operational backbone of the new US commercial team, supporting the Brand Partnership Leads from first pitch to delivery and renewal.

Key responsibilities

• Turn pitches into polished, on-brand decks, proposals and pricing outlines for inbound briefs and outbound pitches.
• Keep rate cards, sponsorship inventory and packaging current across podcast, video, social, newsletter and IRL formats.
• Keep the CRM accurate, track sell-through and inventory, and flag renewals, at-risk deals and upsell opportunities early.
• Act as day-to-day client and agency contact after a deal closes, managing briefs through to delivery with creative, production and partner management, including on-site support at creator shoots.
• Manage invoicing and support contracts and usage rights with finance and legal.
• Produce post-campaign reports and case studies that drive renewals and future pitches.
• Help build the US commercial playbook and support the company's presence at events such as Podcast Movement, Advertising Week, Upfronts and SXSW.

Required profile

• 2-5 years in account management, sales support, media planning or campaign management, ideally in podcasting, digital media, a creative agency or creator economy sales.
• Experience with CRM tools and commercial reporting.
• Nice to have: podcast analytics or ad-serving platforms (Megaphone, YouTube Analytics, Podsights); usage rights, talent fees or content licensing; high-growth or startup commercial teams; familiarity with US holding companies or agency planning teams.
• Interest in podcasting, creator-led media and brand partnerships, and a desire for a role that grows with the US business.

Required skills

• Strong PowerPoint/Keynote and Excel/Sheets for clean decks and pricing materials.
• CRM accuracy and reporting cadences.
• Clear, professional communication with brand and agency contacts at every level.