Head of Auto & Detroit
About the role
Rumble is building a new kind of advertising platform at the intersection of creators, culture, and free expression. As we expand our advertising business, we are looking for a senior leader to establish and scale our Detroit presence from the ground up.
As Head of Detroit & Automotive, you will act as the regional and vertical owner for one of the most important automotive markets in the country. This is a zero-to-one leadership role: you will define the go-to-market strategy, open key accounts, and build a high-performing team to scale revenue over time.
You will operate at both a strategic and executional level, personally closing foundational deals while shaping partnerships, influencing product direction, and establishing Rumble as a credible and differentiated player in the automotive advertising ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Build and own Rumble’s Detroit advertising business from the ground up, with a focus on automotive, mobility, and adjacent consumer brands.
- Define and execute regional and vertical go-to-market strategy, including target accounts, OEM and mobility relationships, agency partnerships, and revenue approach.
- Establish and grow senior relationships with OEMs, agencies and holding companies, dealer groups, and other auto-related commercial partners.
- Personally lead early-stage deal development and close foundational partnerships that anchor long-term revenue growth.
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Creator, and Partnerships teams to shape offerings and bring new video and creator-driven solutions to market.
- Identify strategic partnership opportunities that expand Rumble’s presence within the automotive and mobility ecosystem.
- Build,