Job Description

We're looking for a Podcast Account Director to join our digital team in London.

Reporting into the Podcast Lead and you will work together to promote existing shows and launch new ones, selling exciting advertising opportunities, as well as owning and managing your own active sales pipeline. This is a real opportunity to be an active contributor within a scaling part of Bauer Media that has big ambitions for the future of audio.

Our Team

audioXi, part of Bauer Media Group, is full of talented, dedicated and creative people. We are an ambitious and growing organisation with a passion that has helped us form our path in the audio world in a powerful way.
The audioXi Podcast network is a scalable advertising solution that includes inventory from over 1,000 podcast shows and delivers over 50m Impressions every month to millions of monthly listeners.

This is a Hybrid role that supports a balance of working from home and our office in London.

What you'll be doing

Own the sales pipeline for all podcast sponsorship opportunities. Run a specific patch of agencies to generate briefs and drive revenue. Use internal systems to build out prospecting lists of clients to approach. Be a key part of the process of pitching, briefing, educating and activating all podcast sponsorship campaigns. Have an intimate knowledge of all podcast shows that are available within the audioXi podcast portfolio. Collaborate with all internal to teams to develop podcast specific briefs and build the podcast narrative across a specific patch of agencies.

What you'll bring

A love of podcasts! Deep knowledge of the podcast and digital audio market Established relationships with key stakeholders at the major agency groups. Meticulous attention to detail. Confident presenter who can deliver complex information clearly and simply. Proven track record in delivering against quarterly sales targets.

Expiry Date: 11th May 2025

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe's largest Publishers. From women's and celebrities' magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France - both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people's everyday lives.

What's in it for you

You'll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use. Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider - Bauer Academy, is a huge win. We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay. You'll have the opportunity for flexible working. And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

Please Note:

We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.

Date:

28 Apr 2025

Location:

London, GB, NW1 2PL

Req ID:

2714