Brand Partner

Who We Are

The Daily Upside is a fast-growing digital media company delivering high-quality coverage of business, finance, economics, and investing. Our team of seasoned journalists is passionate about uncovering the forces shaping the global business landscape, providing readers with sharp, insightful reporting on the stories that matter most.

With a readership of over 1 million engaged subscribers across our platforms, we are a trusted source for business leaders, investors, and decision-makers worldwide.

Our flagship newsletter provides essential analysis of business, financial, and economic trends, while our suite of B2B verticals includes:

• Advisor Upside – focused on the wealth management and financial advisory space
• ETF Upside – dedicated to the evolving ETF industry

Our mission is to empower forward-thinking business leaders with a deeper understanding of the key drivers and hidden dynamics shaping the economic outlook. We strive to deliver content that is both engaging and thought-provoking—a must-read for those who want to stay ahead of the curve.

Role Overview

Job Title: Brand Partner

Location: Remote (NYC preferred)

About the Role:

We are looking for a Brand Partner who wants to play a major role in a fast-growing media startup. You'll be responsible for sourcing, pitching, and closing advertising deals with leading brands across a range of industries, working with both agency partners and brand direct contacts. You'll collaborate closely with our Revenue team to develop creative, high-impact advertising campaigns that engage  our audience and deliver measurable value for our partners.

Responsibilities:

• Serving as an “evangelist” for The Daily Upside externally; clearly articulating the company’s unique value proposition to our advertising partners.
• Create, maintain, and sustain relationships with media agencies, creative agencies, and clients - with a sharp focus on financial brands.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing client direct advertisers.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and competition to identify new opportunities for growth.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the digital media industry, specifically newsletters.
• Represent The Daily Upside at industry events, entertaining clients and serving as a brand ambassador.
• Manage sales activity using HubSpot.
• Meet and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in ad sales, media sales, media planning or buying or a related field.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• A creative, strategic, and enterprising mindset.
• A passion for the media space, especially digital and newsletter space, and excitement to represent The Daily Upside and our mission to make business and finance news fun and accessible!

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary and commission structure. Salary for the role is commensurate with experience and depends on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. Salary range $75,000-90,000 annually plus commission.
• Medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401k.
• Unlimited PTO, paid holidays, parental leave.
• Work from anywhere with a good internet connection.
• Opportunity to work with a fun and passionate team and be a stakeholder in building something truly special in the media industry.
• Regular team outings (virtual or in-person).