Senior Content Partnerships Manager - Podcast

Australian Radio Network Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ARN is seeking a commercially savvy professional to drive revenue growth across an assigned podcast portfolio in Australia. You will develop premium commercial solutions and own the commercialisation of the podcast slate, delivering against targets and identifying new opportunities.

You will turn briefs into creative, audience-aligned campaigns, partnering with creators, iHeart Partnerships and sales teams, while leading brainstorms and shaping market narratives to energize the show positioning.

Qualifications

• Commercially savvy with a proven track record of delivering revenue targets and developing premium partnership solutions.
• Strong creative and strategic thinker, able to turn briefs and audience insights into compelling integrated campaigns.
• Confident stakeholder manager experienced in partnering with creators, producers, sales teams and senior commercial leaders.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth across an assigned podcast portfolio by developing premium commercial solutions.
• Own commercialisation of the podcast slate, delivering against revenue targets and identifying new opportunities.
• Turn client briefs into creative, commercially viable solutions that align with each podcast’s audience, tone and creators.
• Partner closely with podcast creators, iHeart Partnerships and commercial teams throughout the commercial process.
• Lead and contribute to brainstorms, developing proactive ideas and integrated opportunities across the wider entertainment ecosystem.
• Manage creator and brand approvals for podcast integrations, helping ensure campaigns work for both partners and audiences.
• Develop compelling sales collateral and market narratives that strengthen show positioning and bring commercial ideas to life.
• Champion the podcast portfolio internally, becoming the go-to expert on what works for the shows, their creators and listeners.

Job description

At ARN, we’re building Australia’s leading entertainment company — where great content, powerful audiences and innovative platforms come together to drive growth.

From our iconic broadcast brands to podcasts, streaming, social and live experiences, we create content that entertains Australians and connects brands to audiences at scale. With a national footprint across metro and regional markets and a clear focus on digital acceleration, audience growth and commercial impact, ARN is evolving fast — and our people play a critical role in making it happen.

About the role:

Drive revenue growth across an assigned podcast portfolio by developing premium commercial solutions.Own commercialisation of the podcast slate, delivering against revenue targets and identifying new opportunities.Turn client briefs into creative, commercially viable solutions that align with each podcast’s audience, tone and creators.Partner closely with podcast creators, iHeart Partnerships and commercial teams throughout the commercial process.Lead and contribute to brainstorms, developing proactive ideas and integrated opportunities across the wider entertainment ecosystem.Manage creator and brand approvals for podcast integrations, helping ensure campaigns work for both partners and audiences.Develop compelling sales collateral and market narratives that strengthen show positioning and bring commercial ideas to life.Champion the podcast portfolio internally, becoming the go-to expert on what works for the shows, their creators and listeners.

About you:

Commercially savvy with a proven track record of delivering revenue targets and developing premium partnership solutions.Strong creative and strategic thinker, able to turn briefs and audience insights into compelling integrated campaigns.Confident stakeholder manager experienced in partnering with creators, producers, sales teams and senior commercial leaders.5+ years’ media, partnerships or creative strategy experience, with strong knowledge of the podcast, audio and broader media landscape.

What’s in it for you:

ARN perks & benefits (e.g. giveaways, merch, events, free and discounted tickets)Novated leasing & superannuation salary sacrifice | Birthday leave | Paid parental leave | Charity leave | Bonus leaveDiscounts on lifestyle & entertainment with big name brands (including savings on health insurance and gym memberships)Education assistance | Build your expertise & abilities with award-winning learning programmes | Long-term career progression

Our culture:

We have four behaviours that make up our ‘Culture in Action’ – how we act every day to create a great place to work:

Aim High – set big goals and achieve togetherOwn It – take ownership and be solutions focusedBe Your Best Self – create the environment we need to thriveMake a Difference – seek out ways to have a positive impact