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Manager, Podcast Marketing

New York, NY · On-site

Reporting to the Senior Director, Podcast Marketing, you will own campaigns from initial planning and creative development through ad operations, measurement, and reporting. You will translate ...

AEI

Podcast Producer

Washington, DC · On-site

Originate short-form, social-first video content, including direct-to-camera segments and clips ... Execute podcast and video promotional campaigns designed by the media team, adapting messaging and ...

The Launch Partnership, LLC

Podcast Producer

Austin, TX · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Jason Calacanis' podcast network (home to the long-running and massively influential startup ... direct and thoughtful contributions. What you'll get: * Salary: $75,000 - $85,000/year (based on ...

Jobgether

Our partner is looking for a Podcast Video Editor - SaaS based in Netherlands. This role is an ... Incorporate structured and direct feedback into revisions and maintain consistency with the ...

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How much do director podcast jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director podcast in the United States is $78,721.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $101,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director podcast do?

A Director of Podcast oversees the strategy, production, and distribution of a podcast or podcast network. They manage content development, coordinate teams, and ensure quality and consistency across episodes. Their role includes audience growth, monetization strategies, and partnerships to expand reach and engagement.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a director podcast?

A Director Podcast generally oversees the entire podcast production process, including brainstorming show concepts, managing production schedules, and coordinating with hosts, producers, and marketing teams. Responsibilities often include supervising audio editing, ensuring consistent branding and messaging, analyzing listener metrics, and making data-driven decisions to grow the audience. Directors also manage budgets and foster team collaboration to deliver high-quality content consistently. This multifaceted role offers a dynamic environment where you can have a direct impact on content direction and audience engagement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the director podcast position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director Podcast, you need expertise in audio production, content development, team management, and strategic planning, often demonstrated by a degree in communications or media and a proven track record in podcasting or digital media. Familiarity with editing software (such as Adobe Audition or Pro Tools), podcast hosting platforms, and analytics tools is typically required. Outstanding leadership, creativity, and interpersonal communication skills set exceptional candidates apart in this role. These skills ensure the successful creation, distribution, and continuous improvement of engaging podcasts that meet organizational goals and audience expectations.

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Infographic showing various Director Podcast job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,721 per year, or $37.8 per hour.

Director, Podcast Ad Sales

New York, NY • On-site

Sony Music Global Job Board
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Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

About Sony Music Entertainment
At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.
Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.
Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
Sony Music Entertainment is home to the most premium talent, unmissable conversations and unforgettable storytelling in the podcast space today. Through our creator first philosophy and diverse international partnerships, we produce high quality, must listen shows that engage, entertain and delight audiences across the globe.
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic seller to fill the role of Sales Director in New York, and this is a pivotal team member that will drive revenue growth by monetizing our premium slate, leveraging existing relationships as well as developing new business opportunities.
With a multi-channel portfolio across audio, video and social formats, the successful candidate will be responsible for both building new and maintaining existing relationships with media buyers across agencies and brands direct, crafting creative solutions and driving client success.
What you'll do:
  • Proactively manage the day to day activity across a base of agency and direct clients, identifying growth, pitching new business and upsell opportunities
  • Secure bookings from new and repeat advertising clients, developing a revenue pipeline and creating new monetization opportunities for our podcasts and talent
  • Set and attend regular meetings with key agency and direct clients, building a strong internal and external profile across SME and the wider podcast industry
  • Work closely with internal SME colleagues, contributing to day-to-day operational processes, forecasting and communicating your sales pipeline with wider teams, and ensuring that all new revenue opportunities are implemented successfully within the existing business operations
  • Utilise knowledge of podcast landscape to proactively develop innovative audio and video campaigns
  • Analyse campaign performance data and provide recommendations to ensure client satisfaction and renewal of business
  • Develop and present sales collateral for pitching to clients externally, and for ongoing education pieces on the evolution of the podcast ad sales market internally
Who you are:
  • Demonstrable strong sales experience and success in digital &/or audio ad sales, with specific experience in podcast, video, social or digital audio a huge plus!
  • Proven ability to develop and execute strategic account plans to identify new business opportunities and expanding existing relationships
  • Strong passion for podcasts is a MUST!
  • A clear and confident communicator, negotiator and problem solver
  • A hungry, driven hunter mentality with a proven ability to generate new business.
  • Proficient with the entire sales cycle, i.e prospecting; meeting and engaging; developing proposals and pitching.
  • Existing relationships with audio &/or digital buyers at brands, holding group and/or independent agencies
  • An understanding of agency dynamics, how they operate and awareness of campaign planning and buying cycles
  • Experience working a sales CRM like Boostr, Salesforce or Netsuite
  • A natural relationship-builder, with a stellar track record in maintaining and deepening revenue pipeline
  • Team player, looking for a company with a culture-first mentality and thrives in a collaborative environment.

What we give you:
  • You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day
  • A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best
  • Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community
  • The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next
  • We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
  • We provide excellent range of benefits like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, plus loads of music industry perks. There's also time off over winter break

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
New York Pay Range
$150,000-$170,000 USD

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