About 1440

1440 is the leading email source for news, edited to be unbiased as humanly possible. Our subscribers are ~1/3 Dem, ~1/3 Rep, and ~1/3 Independent. With 2M+ subscribers, 8-figure annual revenue, industry-leading retention, and strong growth and profitability, the business has a solid foundation and momentum.

We believe the companies that win have incredible discipline, embrace “no,” and put in the work to build products of deep substance. Culturally, we look up to companies who value people over profits and believe it’s the ultimate path to build a more innovative and resilient business. While we’ve raised modest capital, we’re profitable, largely bootstrapped, employee-owned, and in control of our own destiny.

We have a remarkable opportunity to create an industry-defining media company whose mission is to share fact-focused information with the world, at a time when trust in media companies has plummeted.

Summary

1440 is looking for a Brand Partnerships Manager with experience selling to companies for publishers. As part of the team this position will work closely with both the CEO and the Director of Brand Partnerships, to work collaboratively on every step of the sales cycle for clients, along with some of our existing clients to start. The Brand Partnerships Manager will execute prospecting, lead generation, negotiations, and contracts, primarily for existing advertising units in the 1440 Daily Digest (which is sent to 2.4 million affluent professional subscribers every weekday morning). This position will also work to build long-lasting relationships with clients who can help promote our brand.

Responsibilities

Build and leverage a network of brand and agency contacts to help grow proactive business opportunities and a robust pipeline.
Prospect, pitch, and attract new business and clients.
Manage a healthy book of business with autonomy and against a defined P&L.
Report KPIs to the 1440 team regularly and efficiently.
Contribute to improvements; test assumptions often; help shape the fabric of our company.
Meet and exceed quarterly quota.
Communicate with clients regularly.
Build relationships with partners and organizational stakeholders.

Education and Experience:

5+ years’ experience selling advertising units for publishers or agencies.
Background in media planning, client service, or account management
History of selling to large firms (rolodex is a big plus!)
Excellent communication skills and personable, ability to lead calls with clients.
BONUS if you have sold sponsored newsletter placements in your career.
Desire to join and build the culture of a rapidly growing startup.
Ability to think creatively and solve complex problems in a small team.
Ambitious, self-motivated, team player.
You’re not precious about your “best practice playbooks”—better to get it right than be right.
You’re excited about our mission and making an impact at 1440.

Pay for this role is negotiable with base starting at $100,000, OTE will be commensurate with experience, including equity ownership, annual bonuses and commissions.

1440 is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and are committed to creating an environment where people with different backgrounds, skills, and perspectives feel welcomed and included.

Recruiting process:

Intro call with CEO
Video Interview with members of the 1440 team.
Complete paid task given by 1440 and present it to the team via Zoom.
Offer letter, reference check
WELCOME TO 1440!

1440 Principles:

“Hire smart people and get out of their way”.

Trust the team to make strong decisions.

Respect work-life balance, aim for no “fire drills”.

Focus on a few things and execute in a world-class way.

Better to get it right than be right.

Provide feedback often and receive it well - “strong convictions, loosely held”.

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