Editorial & Strategic Partnerships Director (Geelong)

The Future of Leadership Conversations Starts Here. The Executive Synapse Review™ is an emerging executive thought leadership and influence platform exploring the intersection of:
- Neuroscience Led-Leadership
- Behavioural strategy
- AI-era transformation
- Organisational culture
- Innovation
- Regenerative leadership
- Executive Intelligence & Influence The Executive Synapse Review™ is a dedicated business entity and executive media platform established under Practice Vision Global Alliace, The Centre of Excellence, neuroscience-led leadership and transformation organisation founded by Dr. Watceilia Varso. Created to bridge the gap between traditional executive media and the future of human-centred leadership, the platform exists to elevate conversations that move beyond surface-level business trends into deeper strategic, behavioural, and transformational insights shaping the future of organisations globally. We are building more than a publication. We are building a future-focused executive ecosystem connecting leaders, academics, innovators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and transformational thinkers through meaningful conversations, strategic storytelling, thought leadership, and industry partnerships. We are now seeking an E ditorial & Strategic Partnerships Lead/Director to help shape and scale this vision. About The Role This is a rare opportunity to help build a next-generation executive media and influence platform from the ground up. You will work closely with the Founder & Editorial Visionary to:
- Build strategic partnerships
- Secure sponsorships and advertisers
- Curate executive contributors and industry leaders
- Drive audience and platform growth
- Shape premium thought leadership content
- Position The Executive Synapse Review™ as a recognised leadership platform globally This role combines:
- Editorial strategy
- Media positioning
- Commercial partnerships
- Executive engagement
- Strategic growth
- Brand ecosystem development A Rare Build-and-Grow Opportunity This role is ideal for someone excited by building, shaping, and growing alongside a visionary and rapidly evolving platform. As a growing executive media ecosystem, not every process is fully built yet and that is intentional. We are seeking someone who:
- enjoys creating rather than simply maintaining
- thrives with autonomy and initiative
- can think strategically while building operationally
- is excited by growth-stage environments
- wants visibility, influence, and long-term leadership opportunity Rather than stepping into a heavily layered corporate structure, you will work closely with leadership and have genuine opportunity to:
- shape editorial direction
- influence partnerships
- build networks
- create systems
- contribute to platform growth
- leave your mark on an emerging global brand This role offers the chance to grow with the organisation and evolve into a larger leadership portfolio as the platform expands internationally. Key Responsibilities Editorial & Thought Leadership Strategy
- Source and engage executive contributors, academics, innovators, and industry leaders
- Coordinate interviews, leadership features, and thought leadership content
- Support quarterly publication planning
- Assist with podcast, publication, and digital content strategy
- Build meaningful executive storytelling pipelines Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorships
- Secure sponsorships, advertisers, and strategic brand collaborations
- Build relationships with organisations, conferences, leadership networks, and executive communities
- Identify revenue opportunities across events, publications, partnerships, and digital platforms
- Develop strategic collaboration opportunities Platform Growth
- Support audience and platform growth across executive and professional markets
- Assist in developing executive forums, annual events, recognition platforms, and thought leadership initiatives
- Contribute to the long-term positioning and expansion of Executive Synapse Review™ What We’re Looking For You may come from
- Publishing
- Executive media
- Corporate communications
- Sponsorship partnerships
- Conference and events industries
- Thought leadership platforms
- Strategic communications
- Business development or media sales You are:
- Highly connected and relationship-driven
- Editorially sharp
- Commercially minded
- Strategic in thinking
- Creative and innovative
- Comfortable operating in a growth-stage environment
- Passionate about leadership conversations and future-focused influence platforms What Success Looks Like In This Role Success in this role is not about perfection from day one. It is about
- initiative
- strategic thinking
- relationship building
- creativity
- commercial contribution
- and the ability to grow alongside the vision You will be supported through:
- direct founder collaboration
- strategic input
- flexibility
- creative freedom
- and opportunities for leadership growth Why Join The Executive Synapse Review™? Hybrid & Flexible Working We believe innovation thrives in environments built on trust, flexibility, and autonomy. You’ll enjoy
- Hybrid working model
- Flexible collaboration
- Strategic leadership exposure
- Creative ownership and influence
- Opportunity to shape a growing platform
- International growth exposure
- High-growth leadership opportunity What Makes This Opportunity Different You won’t just be joining a publication. You’ll help build
- A recognised executive influence platform
- Industry-shaping conversations
- Global leadership collaborations
- Strategic partnerships and ecosystems
- Future-focused executive media initiatives This is an chance to create something meaningful, commercially impactful, and globally relevant. Remuneration Competitive package including
- Base salary/retainer
- Sponsorship incentives
- Partnership commissions
- Growth-based opportunities To Apply Please send
- CV or LinkedIn profile
- Portfolio or relevant experience
- Short introduction outlining why this role interests you to: Subject Line: Editorial & Strategic Partnerships Director Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r3jln