Audio Media Partnerships Lead

Protege is building a platform to facilitate the secure exchange of AI training data, addressing a critical need in the industry. They are seeking an Audio Media Partnerships Lead to grow their network of content owners and expand their licensing business, focusing on establishing partnerships with rights holders across various audio content formats.

Responsibilities:

• Identify high-value audio content owners across formats — podcasts, audiobooks, conversational audio, vertical-specific recordings (legal, medical, financial, technical, and more), foreign language content, and UGC audio — that align with Protege's data and licensing priorities
• Craft and execute strategies to win these partners and bring them into the Protege network
• Own the full lifecycle: sourcing, pitching, negotiating, and closing licensing agreements
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with audio content partners — podcast networks, audiobook publishers, enterprise content producers, multilingual media companies, specialty audio libraries, and beyond
• Serve as the long-term account lead for partners, helping manage usage, renewals, and strategic opportunities
• Educate partners on the evolving AI landscape and how their content contributes to cutting-edge innovation
• Ensure audio assets meet technical requirements for AI training (format, transcripts, metadata, quality thresholds)
• Work with internal teams to assess usability, compliance, and delivery readiness
• Collaborate with legal to shape deal terms and ensure partner agreements reflect both value and compliance
• Work with product and licensing teams to match audio content supply with demand from AI builders
• Partner with marketing to celebrate key partnerships and elevate Protege's presence in audio media ecosystems