Podcast Distribution & Marketing Manager

Job Description

Overview

As Podcast Distribution & Marketing Manager , you will play a crucial role in the newly established podcast department. The right person for this role must have a background in podcast distribution and marketing, and is nimble, adaptable, and proactive. This position can sit in any of our US offices.

Responsibilities
• Own and maintain day-to-day operations of each show's RSS feed to ensure all content (both editorial and ads) are uploaded to the hosting platform on-time and error-free

• Manage relationships with ad sales vendors and podcast hosts to ensure timely delivery of ad campaigns and other promotions

• Establish and maintain editorial partnerships with distributors (e.g. Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google) to help promote our show catalog
• Identify and execute on podcast-to-podcast marketing opportunities such as cross-promotions and feed drops, as well as coordinate with marketing/PR to drive off-platform opportunities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders on programming strategy to optimize schedule to drive audience growth and revenue

• Track and report relevant metrics on a consistent basis

• Partner with critical internal teams including production, finance, marketing/PR, business affairs & legal, etc. throughout all stages of the process to ensure smooth execution

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of skills, training and hands-on experience

• 4-6+ years podcast distribution and/or marketing experience, with a thorough understanding of how the podcast ecosystem works

• Understanding of and passion for podcasts from a technical, analytical, and strategic point of view, as well as subjective point of view

• Demonstrated good judgement, strong critical thinking skills, and developed taste for a broad variety of podcasts

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• Proven ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; must be articulate and professional in both written and verbal forms

• Comfortable in ambiguity and effective operating in a matrixed organization

• Ability to thrive in an evolving and fast-paced environment, prioritizing and handling multiple projects concurrently

• Collaborative, curious, resourceful
• TV or SVOD experience a plus

• Must have the legal right to work in the United States

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpk7zo-3-145-93-221-42 in your application.