Chief of Staff, SoundCloud

• SoundCloud is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as a close collaborator to our executive team and act as the right hand to our Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and self-motivated individual to influence key strategic initiatives and lead transformative projects that will propel our company to new heights in the music and tech industry
• If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and are excited about playing a pivotal role in the evolution of a beloved music brand into a leading entertainment powerhouse, this role is for you
• Exceptional partnership with C-level executives
• Experience with strategic planning, product planning, organizational planning, and operational follow-through
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight timelines and rapidly shifting priorities
• Proven ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion, integrity and professionalism
• Data-driven with a bias towards taking action to improve key metrics
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation skills - you can develop and deliver engaging presentations, and run efficient and productive meetings
• Capable of managing stakeholder relationships across multiple functions internally and externally
• No project should be too small, nor any problem too big to work through; you embrace challenges head on
• 10+ years of total professional experience; background in investment banking, management consulting, operations, strategy and/or product management
• Experience at a growing consumer internet, entertainment or tech company preferred
• MBA preferred, but not required
• Experience working in music tech and/or SaaS companies preferred
• Based in the New York Metropolitan Tri-State Area
• Flexibility to travel with the CEO as necessary

• As the Chief of Staff, you will be the driving force behind the CEO’s most critical priorities, working hand-in-hand to shape the future of our organization
• This role is the heartbeat of the executive team, keeping everything connected and running smoothly, ensuring that everyone moves in unison towards our shared vision and strategic priorities
• Act as the anchor that holds the executive team together, keeping everyone on track and moving toward shared goals
• Lead special projects and initiatives for the CEO and leadership team that support company priorities to achieve the highest operational efficiency and success
• Anticipate organizational needs, proactively resolve problems, and help address issues as they arise
• Partner with multiple teams across the business and ensure alignment across global teams on goals, plans, and deliverables
• Manage and drive multiple complex large cross-functional projects that don’t fall into functional leadership roles
• Develop a deep understanding of key metrics/financials that measure the company/organization’s success and ensure effective reporting and escalation to CEO
• Be an influencer to leadership, synthesizing information and optimizing communication to ensure alignment across the organization
• Lead the preparation process for Board materials and monthly updates; support CEO in investor relations and partnership efforts
• Ability to create & maintain relationships with ease across the organization and ensure the flow of information between the CEO and teams at large

Total funding: $465.4m

Founded in 2007, SoundCloud recognized the need for an artist-first platform. The company set out with a clear mission: to empower independent artists by providing them with the necessary tools and resources to grow and build their careers.