Responsibilities
- Work with the Ad Operations team and Commercial Content Lead – Podcasts to develop an efficient end‑to‑end host read and host read ad process.
- Liaise with podcast talent/agents to ensure brand suitability and approvals.
- Write compelling host read and 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 Operations to ensure all projects are delivered accurately and on schedule.
- 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.
Skills & Qualifications
- 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 Premiere Pro.
- An ear for tone of voice and authentic storytelling.
- Proactive, entrepreneurial, and collaborative attitude.
- Solution‑focused, organized, and gets things done.
- Strong understanding of Bauer Media’s podcast portfolio, branded content trends, and commercial opportunities within the audio space.
Benefits
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and 2 volunteer days.
- Access to Bauer Academy for internal training.
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave pay.
- Opportunity for flexible working.
- Additional benefits available (full details provided).
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin colour, disability. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long‑term health condition and need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by emailing careershub@bauermedia.co.uk.
