Director, Creator Operations

About Forbes

Forbes is a legendary international media brand that has represented success for more than 100 years. Driven by journalism that educates and motivates, Forbes highlights influential individuals and initiatives that impact industries and communities worldwide. It connects billionaire leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators, reaching over 140 million people monthly through trusted news, ForbesLive events, and licensed editions across 81 countries.

Role Overview

The Director of Creator Operations will design and enhance the operational framework supporting our Creator Network ecosystem. This role involves close collaboration with creators, and video and social strategic operations teams to streamline workflows, speed up business processes, and convert ambitious creative ideas into scalable operational achievements. The position serves as a critical liaison between business strategy and daily execution, managing legal, financial, and cross-departmental partnerships to support rapid expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead operations contact for the Legal team, managing contract pipelines and expediting approval processes to timely close agreements with creators and other strategic partners.
• Manage all operational aspects related to podcast acquisitions and new creator-driven media projects, ensuring smooth evaluation, negotiation, onboarding, and integration.
• Collaborate with Finance, Production, Product, Legal, Sales, and Live Events teams to oversee workflow management, approval procedures, and remove barriers to advance team progress.
• Lead operational planning and execution for innovative B2C and B2B creator-focused revenue programs.
• Develop, standardize, and scale backend processes to effectively support an expanding network of prominent creators and original intellectual properties.

Candidate Profile

• Bring 8 to 10 years of experience in business operations or development, preferably within the creator economy, digital media, or talent management sectors.
• Excel in structuring and scaling complex systems under ambiguous and fast-moving conditions.
• Demonstrate expertise in managing intricate contract lifecycles and collaborating closely with legal and executive teams.
• Show entrepreneurial motivation or experience launching digital content programs and managing new business verticals.
• Possess strong cross-functional communication and influencing skills to resolve obstacles and accelerate projects.

Compensation and Additional Information

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is between 160000 and 165000 USD. Forbes regularly reviews compensation and may adjust the salary range or job responsibilities as business needs evolve. Candidates are encouraged to check for updates periodically.

Work Location and Eligibility

Forbes offers flexible work arrangements to support employee success. Some roles may require specific geographic presence, while others may be fully remote in the U.S. This position is available only to residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington due to operational and compliance restrictions.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy

Forbes is committed to equal employment opportunities. All applicants and staff privacy are respected in accordance with the company's policies. The company also participates in E-Verify.