The Arena Group · 5 days ago
Business Lead, TheStreet
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expThe Arena Group is seeking a Business Lead to drive the strategic evolution of TheStreet, focusing on scaling the Entrepreneur Publisher network and pioneering new revenue streams. The role involves integrating AI into business operations, modernizing audience engagement, and overseeing commercial strategies for growth.
Digital MediaMarketingPublishingContentDigital Marketing
Responsibilities
Entrepreneur Publisher Integration: Act as the primary business partner to our network of independent publishers. You will help them scale their individual "brands within the brand," optimizing their monetization and ensuring their growth aligns with TheStreet’s overarching P&L
Next-Gen Business Modeling: Move beyond standard programmatic ads. You will define and execute new models for revenue, including brand licensing deals and the expansion of our video & social business
AI Strategy & Innovation: Lead the integration of AI across the business to drive competitive advantage by leveraging AI for content enhancement and personalization and exploring new RAG-based opportunities
Audience Evolution: Modernize TheStreet’s reach by evolving our distribution strategy beyond search. You will lead the charge in building "social-first" influence to capture the next generation of investors, helping to transform passive readers into a loyal, community-driven audience
Content and Brand Growth: Experimentation with new lanes within the vertical to bolster brand growth while helping drive connective tissue across The Arena Group’s brands where appropriate
Commercial Strategy: Maintain oversight of the budget while aggressively pursuing high-growth bets
Qualification
Required
5+ years in digital media, fintech, or business leadership
Proven experience in revenue diversification (moving a brand beyond just 'ads')
Familiarity with the Video & Syndication landscape
A deep interest in the financial markets and the needs of the modern retail investor
Builder Instinct: You have likely founded a company, been a value creator in a high-growth business unit. You don't wait for a playbook; you write it
Media & Tech: You understand how AI is changing the cost-structure of content and the value of first-party data. You see AI as a tool for scale, not just a buzzword
Hand-on: We have a lean team. You aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty, owning strategies from concept to execution and beyond
Benefits
Medical, Dental and, Vision Coverage
Retirement Savings Plan (401K), with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter Benefits
Reimbursement for business cell phone use per company policy
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
12 Paid Holidays
Company
The Arena Group
The Arena Group combines powerful brands, in areas consumers are passionate about and delivers compelling experiences.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$170.73MKey Investors
B. Riley Financial
2023-03-31Post Ipo Equity· $11.3M
2022-02-11Post Ipo Equity· $30M
2021-09-21IPO
Leadership Team
Chris Hunter
President & COO
Eric Aledort
SVP, Partnerships and Business Development
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