Head of Podcast Campaign Activation

Acast; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acast in London is seeking a Director of Activation to lead the Activation team and oversee end-to-end podcast advertising campaigns, balancing people leadership with hands-on ownership of agency, client, and podcaster relationships.

You will ensure campaigns are resourced effectively, delivered to a high standard, and reported on with precision, while guiding capacity planning and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading activation/campaign delivery teams.
• Strong stakeholder management with agencies, clients, and creators.
• Excellent organizational and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Activation team and oversee end-to-end delivery of podcast advertising campaigns.
• Manage client and agency communications, including kick-offs and status calls to align on timelines and objectives.
• Coordinate podcaster briefing processes and ensure timely delivery of commercial assets.
• Collaborate with internal teams, talent, clients, and agencies to resolve issues and maintain smooth execution.
• Oversee day-to-day campaign management and performance reporting alongside Ad Operations.

Skills

People leadership

Campaign delivery

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Job description

Acast in London is seeking a Director of Activation to lead the Activation team and oversee end-to-end podcast advertising campaigns, balancing people leadership with hands-on ownership of agency, client, and podcaster relationships.

You will ensure campaigns are resourced effectively, delivered to a high standard, and reported on with precision, while guiding capacity planning and cross-team collaboration.