Commercial Content Executive - Podcasts at Bauer Media Group | London, UK

Bauer Media Group

Commercial Content Executive - Podcasts

London, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end host read advertising process for podcasts, aligning production, talent, and client needs to drive branded content revenue.

Host read production: run end-to-end workflows with Ad Operations and the Commercial Content Lead to ensure timely delivery.
Talent & client alignment: manage brand suitability, approvals, and tone appropriate scripting with feedback cycles.
Commercial edge: partner with podcast and Bauer teams to craft high quality branded solutions that sales can sell.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Host Read Production & Delivery - Work with the Ad Operations team and Commercial Content Lead- Podcasts to develop an efficient end-to-end host read & host read ad process
Liaise with podcast talent/ agents to ensure brand suitability and approvals
Write compelling host read & host read ad scripts that reflect each podcast host’s tone and style while meeting client objectives
Amend scripts in response to client feedback where required
Coordinate and oversee host read & host read ad recordings with talent and podcast production teams
Edit and prepare host reads & host read ads for inclusion in audio and Video
Work closely with Ad Opps to ensure all projects are delivered accurately and on schedule
Commercial & Creative Collaboration - Drive revenue opportunities by establishing a trusted, high-quality host read offering that commercial teams actively want to sell
Support the Commercial Content Lead – Podcasts in developing creative branded content solutions for incoming briefs
Build strong working relationships with the Podcast team: The Chief Content Officer, Executive Producers, and wider production teams
Develop excellent relationships with Bauer Media Advertising commercial teams, building a reputation for delivering creative, effective branded content solutions clients want to buy
Attend and contribute to podcast and multi-platform brainstorms, representing podcast commercial opportunities

Requirements

Excellent organisational skills and time management
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to work across multiple teams and stakeholders
A solid understanding of what makes effective, high-quality branded content in audio and podcasting
Experience developing or improving internal production workflows and processes
Strong writing ability
Competency with Adobe CC – Audition and Premier Pro
An ear for tone of voice and authentic storytelling

Benefits

You’ll have 28 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

Bauer Media Group

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We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offer covers print and online Publishing, Audio broadcasting and entertainment, Out of Home advertising, and Investments in other media related sectors. We are one of Europe’s largest Publishers, with almost 500 million copies sold each year. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines and TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of Europe’s most popular digital and print publishing brands. Our Audio business operates more than 150 radio and podcast brands, reaching over 61 million listeners every week. Bauer Media Outdoor is one of Europe’s leading Out of Home advertising businesses, with more than 100,000 advertising panels. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term with a consumer first mindset. Our workforce of over 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives. Our mission is to entertain, serve and inspire our customers, making each day a little better and supporting them as they organise their lives and discover more.Our Purpose is to enrich everyday life. This Purpose is our reason for being in business. It’s why our consumers buy our products and services. It’s why we come to work every day. It’s at the heart of everything we do and what unites us. Our group-wide company values are Trust, Passion, Excellence and Entrepreneurship. These four values underpin our corporate identity and culture. They are our guide for how we want to work and grow together. https://www.bauermedia.com/imprinthttps://www.bauermedia.com/data-privacy

Hamburg, Hamburg, DEU

5.7K employees (2,485 in marketing)

www.bauermedia.com

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