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Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 126 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information.
As an Agency Development Partnerships Lead I at Reddit, you will support and execute partnership initiatives for HoldCos and Independent Agencies. As the day-to-day owner of the relationship across assigned teams, you will focus on operational excellence, execution of partnership plans, and driving measurable outcomes.
You will translate broader agency strategy into actionable quarterly plans, manage execution across internal and external stakeholders, and ensure initiatives are delivered on time and aligned to revenue goals. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, collaborative operator who thrives in managing complex work streams and strengthening working- and mid-level agency relationships.
LOCATION: NYC office.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as Reddit’s primary day-to-day liaison for assigned HoldCo/Indy teams, supporting the development and execution of partnership programs
- Draft and execute quarterly work plans aligned to broader annual agency strategy
- Support the build and implementation of Agency Development annual and quarterly plans for assigned agencies
- Own project management of partnership initiatives, including tracking milestones, monitoring progress, and reporting on performance against annual goals
- Partner with Activations and Enablement teams to support the execution of educational programs and training initiatives using internal and external insights
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Measurement, Marketing, and Insights teams to ensure seamless delivery of programs
- Help structure media and creative best practices to support improved client outcomes
- Maintain strong working relationships with mid-level agency stakeholders to drive adoption of Reddit solutions
- Provide ongoing feedback from agency partners to internal teams to inform product, measurement, and go-to-market improvements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 6–8 years of experience in digital media, agency partnerships, sales support, or account management
- Experience working with agency holding companies, preferably within the Omnicom ecosystem
- Proven ability to manage projects, track performance, and execute against defined objectives
- Strong relationship management skills with experience engaging mid-level agency stakeholders
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
- 401k with Employer Match
- Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
- Family Planning Support
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
This job posting may span more than one career level. In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and will also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave.
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.
The base salary range for this position is:
- $210,000—$294,000 USD
In select roles and locations, the interviews will be recorded, transcribed and summarized by artificial intelligence (AI). You will have the opportunity to opt out of recording, transcription and summarization prior to any scheduled interviews.
During the interview, we will collect the following categories of personal information: Identifiers, Professional and Employment-Related Information, Sensory Information (audio/video recording), and any other categories of personal information you choose to share with us. We will use this information to evaluate your application for employment or an independent contractor role, as applicable. We will not sell your personal information or disclose it to any third party for their marketing purposes. We will delete any recording of your interview promptly after making a hiring decision. For more information about how we will handle your personal information, including our retention of it, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for Potential Employees and Contractors.
Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
INTRODUCTION
Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 126 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information.
As an Agency Development Partnerships Lead I at Reddit, you will support and execute partnership initiatives for HoldCos and Independent Agencies. As the day-to-day owner of the relationship across assigned teams, you will focus on operational excellence, execution of partnership plans, and driving measurable outcomes.
You will translate broader agency strategy into actionable quarterly plans, manage execution across internal and external stakeholders, and ensure initiatives are delivered on time and aligned to revenue goals. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, collaborative operator who thrives in managing complex work streams and strengthening working- and mid-level agency relationships.
LOCATION: NYC office.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as Reddit’s primary day-to-day liaison for assigned HoldCo/Indy teams, supporting the development and execution of partnership programs
- Draft and execute quarterly work plans aligned to broader annual agency strategy
- Support the build and implementation of Agency Development annual and quarterly plans for assigned agencies
- Own project management of partnership initiatives, including tracking milestones, monitoring progress, and reporting on performance against annual goals
- Partner with Activations and Enablement teams to support the execution of educational programs and training initiatives using internal and external insights
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Measurement, Marketing, and Insights teams to ensure seamless delivery of programs
- Help structure media and creative best practices to support improved client outcomes
- Maintain strong working relationships with mid-level agency stakeholders to drive adoption of Reddit solutions
- Provide ongoing feedback from agency partners to internal teams to inform product, measurement, and go-to-market improvements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 6–8 years of experience in digital media, agency partnerships, sales support, or account management
- Experience working with agency holding companies, preferably within the Omnicom ecosystem
- Proven ability to manage projects, track performance, and execute against defined objectives
- Strong relationship management skills with experience engaging mid-level agency stakeholders
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
- 401k with Employer Match
- Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
- Family Planning Support
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
This job posting may span more than one career level. In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and will also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave.
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.
The base salary range for this position is:
- $210,000—$294,000 USD
In select roles and locations, the interviews will be recorded, transcribed and summarized by artificial intelligence (AI). You will have the opportunity to opt out of recording, transcription and summarization prior to any scheduled interviews.
During the interview, we will collect the following categories of personal information: Identifiers, Professional and Employment-Related Information, Sensory Information (audio/video recording), and any other categories of personal information you choose to share with us. We will use this information to evaluate your application for employment or an independent contractor role, as applicable. We will not sell your personal information or disclose it to any third party for their marketing purposes. We will delete any recording of your interview promptly after making a hiring decision. For more information about how we will handle your personal information, including our retention of it, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for Potential Employees and Contractors.
Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Partnerships Lead
Target companies with active H-1B sponsorship history
Partnerships roles sit at a strategic intersection of business and revenue, making them sponsorship-worthy at many companies. Focus your search on employers that have sponsored H-1B visas for business development or partnerships titles in recent years.
Frame your degree as directly relevant to the role
OPT requires your job to relate to your field of study. A business, marketing, or communications degree maps cleanly to Partnerships Lead. Be ready to articulate that connection explicitly in interviews and on any employer OPT verification paperwork.
Lead with measurable partnership outcomes on your resume
Sponsoring employers want evidence of business impact, not just relationship management. Quantify deals closed, revenue influenced, or partner pipelines built. Concrete metrics signal you can justify the cost and complexity of visa sponsorship.
Clarify your OPT timeline and STEM extension eligibility early
Standard OPT gives you 12 months. If your degree qualifies for a STEM extension, you may have up to 36 months total. Knowing your exact end date and extension eligibility helps employers plan sponsorship timing around your authorization window.
Prioritize roles at companies above 50 employees
Smaller startups often lack the HR infrastructure or legal budget to manage OPT and H-1B sponsorship. Mid-size and larger companies in tech, SaaS, and media are more likely to have established immigration processes for partnerships and business development hires.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly partnerships openings
Searching broadly wastes your limited OPT time. Migrate Mate surfaces Partnerships Lead roles from employers with verified sponsorship track records, so you spend less time filtering out companies that won't support your immigration status.
Partnerships Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Partnerships Lead role qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, in most cases. OPT requires that your job be directly related to your major field of study. Partnerships Lead positions typically qualify for graduates with degrees in business, marketing, communications, or international relations. If your duties involve strategy, business development, or cross-functional collaboration, the connection is usually straightforward to document for your DSO.
Am I eligible for a STEM OPT extension as a Partnerships Lead?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program, such as management information systems, data analytics, or certain business programs with a STEM CIP code, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM extension on top of your standard 12 months. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How do I find Partnerships Lead jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
The most efficient approach is to search on Migrate Mate, which curates openings from employers with established sponsorship histories. Beyond that, look for companies that have filed H-1B petitions for business development or partnerships job titles in the past, which signals a willingness to invest in work authorization for this category of hire.
Do Partnerships Lead positions typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
At many tech, SaaS, and media companies, yes. Partnerships roles are considered strategic enough to justify H-1B sponsorship when a candidate performs well. That said, sponsorship is never guaranteed and varies by employer size, budget, and hiring philosophy. It's worth asking directly during the offer stage how the company handles visa sponsorship for business development hires.
What should I tell an employer who is unfamiliar with OPT authorization?
Explain that OPT is a federal program allowing F-1 graduates to work in their field of study for 12 months, extendable to 36 months with a STEM degree, with no cost or filing requirement for the employer during the OPT period. Emphasize that you already have work authorization and that sponsorship only becomes relevant if they want to retain you beyond your OPT window.