Account Executive

Goalhanger; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Goalhanger is seeking an Account Executive, Client Projects to support the delivery of branded content partnerships and advertising campaigns across audio, video, and social platforms. This full-time role is based in our Oval office.

You will help campaigns run smoothly by coordinating with internal show teams, producers and external clients, managing timelines, assets and reporting, and assisting with invoicing and budget tracking.

Qualifications

• Interest in media and advertising; eagerness to learn more.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated; willing to help where needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Commercial mindset and understanding of how brands and media work together.
• Collaborative across teams and disciplines.
• Appreciation of Goalhanger's diverse content portfolio.
• Confidence with Excel/Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides.
• Previous media/advertising experience is a plus but not required.
• Desirable familiarity with podcast advertising or ad-serving platforms such as Megaphone.

Responsibilities

• Support Account Managers in delivering client service and campaigns.
• Coordinate scheduling and delivery of commercial social content.
• Manage upload and delivery across ad operations platforms.
• Work with show teams to coordinate delivery of assets.
• Maintain project timelines and track deliverables.
• Build and maintain commercial trackers and resources.
• Produce client-facing campaign reports with performance data.
• Support invoicing, budget tracking and reconciliation.
• Help maintain efficient campaign workflows and processes.

Skills

Media & advertising interest

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace (Sheets/Slides)

Job description

Goalhanger is one of the UK's most exciting independent media companies, the team behind some of the world's most successful shows, including The Rest Is Politics , The Rest Is History , The Rest Is Football , The Rest Is Entertainment, and a fast-growing slate. We're a creative, fast-moving organisation with big ambitions and a brilliant team that makes them happen. This role is based full time (5 days a week) in our office in Oval. £30,000 - £33,000 OTE We're looking for an Account Executive, Client Projects to support the delivery of branded content partnerships and advertising campaigns across audio, video, and social platforms. You'll help ensure campaigns run smoothly, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage timelines, assets, and reporting. This is a hands-on role where attention to detail, organisation and collaboration are key.

What you'll do:

• Support Account Managers in delivering outstanding client service and the smooth day-to-day delivery of commercial campaigns.
• Coordinate the scheduling and delivery of commercial social content across Goalhanger's channels.
• Manage the upload and delivery of campaigns across ad operations platforms, ensuring campaigns are set up accurately and on time.
• Work closely with show teams and producers to coordinate the timely delivery of branded content and advertising assets.
• Maintain project timelines and track deliverables across multiple campaigns, keeping Account Managers updated on progress and flagging potential issues early.
• Build and maintain commercial recording trackers and other key team resources, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Produce client-facing campaign reports, bringing together performance data and contributing to post-campaign analysis.
• Support invoicing, budget tracking and financial reconciliation across campaigns.
• Help maintain efficient campaign workflows and processes, identifying opportunities to make day-to-day delivery smoother and more effective.

What you'll bring:

• A keen interest in media and advertising, and an enthusiasm for learning more about the industry.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines at once.
• A proactive and self‑motivated approach, with a willingness to get stuck in and help wherever needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A commercial mindset and an interest in understanding how brands and media businesses work together.
• A collaborative approach, working well with colleagues across different teams and disciplines.
• An openness to and appreciation of Goalhanger's diverse content portfolio, regardless of your own personal interests.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, particularly Excel/Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides.
• Previous experience in media or advertising is a plus, but not required.
• Desirable but not essential: familiarity with podcast advertising, reporting or ad‑serving platforms such as Megaphone.

Why join Goalhanger?

A rare opportunity to help shape the commercial growth of the UK's fastest growing company. A creative, collaborative, close‑knit team that genuinely cares about its work and each other. Play an important role in delivering campaigns across some of Goalhanger's biggest shows and brand partnerships, with hands-on experience across every stage of the process and the opportunity to take on more ownership as you grow. Competitive salary and benefits, plus opportunities for growth within the role as our team and content portfolio expand. A working environment that values curiosity, autonomy, humour, delivery and purpose.

Closing date: 28th August 2026

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Goalhanger is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.

Adjustments & Accessibility

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you.