ABOUT THIS POSITION:
We are currently looking to hire a full-time Sales & Brand Partnerships Associate with experience in selling in the Podcast and/or digital space.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leverage existing relationships with agency contacts for deal flow and target revenue quotas
Build proposals, negotiate and redline contracts, and secure branded campaigns across the Dear Media Talent Roster and additional network offerings
Respond to agency RFP requests and build out media plan deliverables for the Dear Media Talent Roster
Work to grow agency relationships by actively pitching new talent and sales opportunities
Manage sales pipeline of opportunity for various talent podcast and social channels such as Instagram, blogs and YouTube
Utilize pitch/sales decks to best present network and shows to agencies
Work towards annual and monthly individual sales goal metrics
Additional responsibilities as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
3-4+ year’s experience in securing podcast or social media deals for talent in the traditional and/or digital space
Must be proactive, resourceful, efficient and have proven experience selling to media agencies
Relevant experience building out branded campaigns across podcast, blog, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok, and/or other social media channels.
Proven Sales & Marketing experience
Los Angeles, CA or Austin, TX based
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
Superior communication, writing and verbal skills with an ability to consult with management
Proactive, detail-oriented, and extremely organized
Ability to meet deadlines and possess follow-through
Confidence and ability to negotiate deals and understand deal memos between talent and brands
Marketing savvy, problem-solving and pop culturally aware
Creative thinker who can brainstorm innovative ideas/strategies
Positive attitude and strong social skills in speaking to talent and brands
Strong interest in the growing influencer and podcast space
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
Google E-mail / Docs / Calendar (a must)
Hubspot (a plus)
Adobe Suite to build pitch decks
Strong familiarity with Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and all other social platforms
Dear Media is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Dear Media offers parental and family leave along with generous health and dental benefits for all employees.
Dear Media offers competitive salaries and benefits to all employees. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The starting salary range for this Los Angeles position is $22-$25 per hour.
ABOUT DEAR MEDIA:
Dear Media is the largest podcast network focused on amplifying women’s voices and audiences. Founded in 2018, DM hosts 80+ podcasts fronted by top-tier talent and has a following of more than 60M across social channels. DM is building the podcast incubator of the future through a 360-degree business model, providing unparalleled support from concept to editorial, production, distribution, and commerce extensions. Due to its highly engaged and vast consumer audience, the network attracts global brands and digital savvy partners.
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