Natalie Ponte 🎧

Business Development Executive

New York, New York, United States17 yrs 1 mo experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in business development for audiobook solutions.
  • Proven track record in managing strategic partnerships.
  • Strong background in communication and marketing strategies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B Marketing Specialist with a focus on Media & Entertainment.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentEmployee EngagementWritingEditingPartner DevelopmentMedia ManagementCommunity EngagementContent ManagementClient ManagementStrategic PartnershipsMarketing StrategyPartner Education

Other Skills

AudiobooksCommunicationCopy EditingCreative WritingWeb Content WritingSocial Media MarketingMedia & EntertainmentCommunity ManagementContent CreationDigital Advertising SalesPartner Relationship ManagementPaid Social Media AdvertisingStrategic PlanningSales & MarketingB2B Marketing

About

I help you connect employees with audiobooks for skill development, employee retention, and engagement – while supporting indie bookstores. Let's talk!

Experience

17 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
5 yrs 3 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 4 mos
Current Experience

Libro.fm

Business Development

Jan 2025 – Present Β· 1 yr 4 mos Β· Remote

  • Growing Libro.fm for Business, which allows companies of all sizes to provide audiobooks to employees while financially supporting local bookstores.
Business DevelopmentEmployee EngagementAudiobooks

Natalie ponte, freelance writer + editor

Writer and Editor

Mar 2020 – Present Β· 6 yrs 2 mos Β· Remote

  • Helping writers and brands find their voices, and occasionally publishing an essay or newsletter.
CommunicationCopy EditingCreative WritingWeb Content WritingWritingEditing

Google

Partner Development Manager

Mar 2018 – May 2022 Β· 4 yrs 2 mos Β· New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Managed content partnerships with TV networks, sports leagues and publishing companies. I helped acquire and distribute GIFs to make it easy for you to discover new shows and express yourself with your favorite moments from pop culture. Conceived, launched, and managed Tenor's Creative Community program, sourcing and supporting visual artists who create animated content. Leader in DEI efforts across product and culture.
CommunicationSocial Media MarketingMedia & EntertainmentStrategic PartnershipsPartner DevelopmentMedia Management

Tenor

Content Partnerships

Apr 2017 – Mar 2018 Β· 11 mos Β· New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Identified, established and managed partnerships with major media companies, including NBCUniversal, Viacom, and Hearst, to ensure access to a pipeline of shareable GIF content for Tenor’s GIF Keyboard and platform partners. Guided product development based on partner and market feedback, and participated in marketing strategy and rollout for product releases. Created and implemented processes for reporting, campaign management and CRM to ensure efficiency for Tenor’s small Content Partnerships team.
Communication

Facebook

7 roles

Client Partner, Entertainment

Promoted

Sep 2013 – Jul 2016 Β· 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Developed strategic relationships with major television networks, including HBO, Viacom, Scripps and A&E Networks, to identify and grow branded and performance marketing opportunities. Doubled year over year revenue across my book of business within my first 12 months as a Client Partner.
CommunicationDigital Advertising SalesPartner Relationship ManagementPaid Social Media AdvertisingStrategic PlanningClient Management+1

Partner Marketing Manager

Nov 2012 – Sep 2013 Β· 10 mos

  • Led global marketing programs geared toward Facebook Marketing Partners (FMPs), including inspirational and educational events, online training, and marketing collateral.
Communication

Global Industry Marketing Manager

Promoted

Jul 2011 – Nov 2012 Β· 1 yr 4 mos

  • Developed and implemented ways to educate, inspire, and empower our partners - with an emphasis on the education part. Ideated and oversaw the creation and launch of Facebook Studio Edge, the first Facebook ads learning platform for agencies (now known as Blueprint).
CommunicationSales & MarketingB2B MarketingMarketing StrategyPartner Education

Account Manager

Jan 2009 – Jul 2011 Β· 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Contributed to development, negotiation, and execution of our Joint Business Plan with Procter & Gamble. Facilitated action among global cross-functional teams supporting the P&G relationship to ensure Facebook delivered on its commitment to its largest advertiser at the time.
Communication

Account Manager

Promoted

Nov 2007 – Dec 2008 Β· 1 yr 1 mo

  • Relocated to London to help open the first international Facebook office. Pitched and managed UK ad campaigns from London office while hiring and training a local team.
Communication

Sales Planner

Jun 2006 – Oct 2007 Β· 1 yr 4 mos

  • Helped develop dynamic ways for marketers to connect with Facebook users, and then made sure they actually did.
Communication

Sales Intern

Sep 2005 – Jun 2006 Β· 9 mos

  • Reported on advertising campaigns, helped prepare ad sales proposals, managed Salesforce entries, replaced the water coolers.
Communication

Simon & schuster publishing

Sales Intern

Feb 2004 – Apr 2004 Β· 2 mos Β· London Area, United Kingdom

  • Folded book jackets, filed book jackets, shipped book jackets, drank tea, mailed press packets, made copies, and drank more tea. Also, free books.
Communication

Education

New York University

Master of Fine Arts - MFA β€” Fiction

Jun 2022 – Jun 2024

Boston University

B.S.

Jan 2002 – Jan 2006

Bristol Eastern High School

High School Diploma

Jan 1998 – Jan 2002

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