Freelance Podcast Seller
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A project or contract position
Fully remote: working with a USA-based team at KSL Podcasts.
About Us
At KSL Podcasts, we’re proud to produce top rated, award-winning audio that captivates audiences across multiple genres, from true crime thrillers to inspiring self-help advice and compelling tales from inside popular sports. As a leading voice in podcasting, we’re passionate about crafting stories that resonate, engage, and make a difference. We are looking for a seasoned, driven sales professional to join us in bringing the magic of KSL Podcasts to a wider audience through innovative advertising partnerships in a contract role.
The Role
As our only Freelance Seller for podcasting, you’ll be at the forefront of building and nurturing sponsorship relationships with brands and agencies. You’ll spearhead our sponsorship advertising initiatives and oversee our direct response ad sales efforts, all while identifying and securing strategic partnerships that enhance the KSL Podcasts brand.
This is a fully remote independent contractor position made for those who thrive in an entrepreneurial and self-driven environment. You'll have the flexibility to manage your own schedule and work location while focusing on growing advertising revenue. If in the greater Salt Lake area, candidates are welcome to take advantage of in-person contact and support.
Why Join KSL Podcasts?
* Build Your Portfolio: Represent and help grow an award-winning podcast network with shows that consistently rank among the industry's best. This is an opportunity to add recognizable brands, premium content, and impactful sponsorship partnerships to your professional portfolio.
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* Make an Impact: We are responsible for lifting and inspiring with respect and giving voice to all the communities and clients we serve.
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* Work with Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of an independent contractor role with a fully remote work environment and flexible schedule.
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* Backed by Media Excellence: Joining KSL Podcasts means becoming part of a creative and innovative team with the drive to push boundaries in the podcasting industry. We’re part of Bonneville International, whose purpose is to build up, connect, inform, and celebrate communities and families. As an integrated media company, we provide content, advertising, and digital marketing solutions across 23 radio stations in Denver, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Seattle, along with the NBC Affiliate TV station, KSL-TV 5, in Salt Lake and our podcasting unit.
What You’ll Do:
* Generate New Business: Drive new business efforts, securing podcast advertising and sponsorship deals with brands and agencies.
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* Build Relationships: Cultivate long-term relationships with sponsors and clients, ensuring client satisfaction and partnership renewal.
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* Direct Response: Oversee direct response ad sales strategies, working with both internal teams and external partners.
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* Develop Opportunities: Collaborate with our marketing and content teams to develop unique advertising opportunities that align with our shows' themes and audience.
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* Analyze and Optimize: Monitor and analyze campaign performance, optimizing strategies to meet both client and network goals.
What We’re Looking For:
* A Proven Track Record: 5+ years of experience in media sales, with a track record of success in achieving and exceeding revenue targets for podcast or other digital advertising channels.
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* Advertising Experience: Demonstrated experience in driving sponsorship and advertising initiatives in the podcast space or other emerging platforms.
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* Relationship-Focused: Strong connections within the media and advertising community, with a proactive approach to building new client relationships.
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* A Strategic Mindset: Ability to interpret and leverage analytics then go beyond the data to position the uniqueness of our audiences to optimize sales strategies.
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* Contribute to Culture: Passion for professional excellence and integrity with a positive attitude and a focus on finding solutions.
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* Solid Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
**Compensation:
This role is 100% commission based. Commissions set at 30% of net sales with additional incentives built in when pre-set achievements are met. **
To learn more about Bonneville, visit: https://bonneville.com/
Please mention podnews.net in your application.
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