About Ranker
Ranker is a leading digital media company known for crowdsourced rankings that reflect the passions and opinions of our audience. With over 68 million social followers and 30 billion+ votes cast, our proprietary Ranker Insights engine transforms user behavior into actionable data that helps brands truly understand and connect with consumers.
We’ve developed an exciting new slate of content products designed to help brands reach their ideal audiences—and now we’re looking for the right person to help bring them to market.
The Role
We’re seeking a savvy, well-connected operator in the creator economy: someone who lives at the intersection of content, data, and dealmaking. As the Creator Partnerships Sales Lead, you'll be responsible for identifying, pitching, and securing revenue-generating partnerships across the social and video ecosystem.
You’ll collaborate closely with branded content, business development, and insights teams to position our data-backed content as a powerful tool for brands, platforms, and creators alike.
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You
Already know key players in the creator, brand, and media ecosystems with a track record of closing meaningful partnershipsUnderstand how to sell content, not just impressions
Get excited by creative packaging and love turning great ideas into must-buy opportunities
Are fluent in creator economy trends, branded content models, social monetization strategies, and digital media KPIs
Key Responsibilities
Drive new business by pitching Ranker’s data-driven content and branded opportunities to agencies, brands, and creator networksLeverage your network to establish strategic partnerships that generate revenue and grow visibility
Collaborate with internal teams to shape and evolve video/social products based on market feedback
Help build go-to-market materials that highlight the power of Ranker Insights and our social scale
Identify and negotiate white-label, co-branded, or licensing opportunities with creators and media partners
Stay plugged into creator economy trends and turn those insights into strategic opportunities
Qualifications
You are a hustler who thrives in a fast-paced, high-reward environment3–5+ years in digital media, branded content, partnerships, or the creator economy
Proven ability to close deals and drive revenue through strategic partnerships
Deep understanding of the creator landscape across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and emerging platforms
Strong pitch and storytelling chops with an eye for both creative potential and business value
Bonus: Experience with data-backed storytelling, insights platforms, or content analytics tools
Bonus: Background at a social platform or influencer agency
Compensation
This role is built for those who are motivated by growth and upside.
Base Salary: $60,000–$75,000Commission: Generous, performance-based structure
Total Comp Potential: Top performers can expect to quickly double or triple their base salary