Business Development Partner (Commission Based)

The Role

We’re looking for someone who can help expand the studio through relationships, strategic outreach, and aligned introductions.

This is not a traditional sales role.

We’re looking for a self-directed business development partner who already understands how relationships drive creative work and wants to help connect organizations WITH STORY + PRODUCTION THAT DRIVES RESULTS.

The arrangement is flexible, independent, and commission-based.

About Shotwell

We collaborate with brands, nonprofits, agencies, and institutions that understand video is no longer just a deliverable. The strongest storytelling strategies build trust, shape perception, grow audiences, and create long-term value across the entire customer journey.

Our approach combines non-fiction storytelling with strategic thinking to help organizations create work that people actually connect with, return to, and share. Not just content volume, but storytelling systems designed to make creative investments work harder over time.

What You'll Do

• Identify organizations, brands, agencies, and teams that could benefit from Shotwell’s work

• Build and maintain relationships across relevant industries and communities

• Create introductions and help initiate new business conversations

• Represent the studio in meetings, events, screenings, conferences, or networking environments where appropriate

• Help qualify opportunities before transitioning projects to the creative team

• Collaborate on outreach strategy, positioning, and partnership development

Compensation Structure

This is an independent contractor arrangement with commission tied to closed business.

• 15% commission on first-year revenue from new client relationships

• 10% on continued revenue from those same relationships in year two

The role is designed to be flexible and performance-driven. The more aligned opportunities you help create, the greater the upside.

This Role Makes Sense For Someone Who

• Already has trusted relationships in relevant industries

• Understands marketing, communications, production, partnerships, or creative services

• Is entrepreneurial and comfortable working independently

• Wants flexibility without being boxed into a traditional agency sales role

• Can speak confidently about storytelling, creative strategy, and production workflows

• Is interested in culture, documentaries, media, and mission-driven work

Not The Right Fit If

• You need guaranteed salary or a traditional employment structure

• You’re looking for a heavily managed sales environment

• You’re starting without an existing network or relationship base

• You prefer transactional sales over long-term relationship building

What Does Success Look Like?

Within the first year:

• New long-term client relationships established

• Repeat project work or retained partnerships developed

• Expanded visibility for the studio across aligned sectors

• A strong foundation for a larger strategic role as the company grows

How To Apply

If this sounds like you, shoot us a note using our contact form below. We're excited to connect.