Director - Strategic Solutions

Director - Strategic Solutions R-2024-08-33

A leading music streaming company is seeking a highly strategic, creative and driven brand marketer to join the Sales Development arm of our Strategic Solutions team on a contract basis of three months, with a possible extension to six months. Our team’s mission is to create audio-led marketing strategies on behalf of our advertising partners that:

• Address business goals and challenges
• Engage, inspire and enlighten consumers
• Drive measurable results

You will be responsible for developing compelling solutions that support our partners’ marketing objectives by tapping into the unique benefits of everything under the our Media Team umbrella – including custom podcast content, music partnerships, experiential activations and more. You will influence partner conversations with ideation and storytelling that drives positive growth and business outcomes.

As podcast listening continues to rise and becomes an integral part of the audio mix for marketers, a key function of this role will focus on conceptualizing branded podcast solutions that contribute towards meaningful revenue growth. You will be responsible for educating and inspiring our clients to leverage our Media Team's podcast content to enhance their business goals and outcomes. Our Podcast Network is a hub for some of today’s largest podcasts!

Director - Strategic Solutions Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly pay: $80-$90/hr
• Worksite: Leading streaming company (Los Angeles, CA 90038/Remote - Candidates must be located in the United States)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 3 Month Assignment,

Director - Strategic Solutions Responsibilities:

• Partner with sales teams to develop insights-driven marketing strategies rooted in podcast and music streaming solutions that meet brand objectives and drive advertising revenue.
• Build integrated marketing proposals in response to RFP’s that are customized for our clients, displaying expert storytelling and effectively communicating our brands’ advantage.
• Leverage a suite of innovative audio and digital products to fuel big idea thinking and development of first-to-market concepts.
• Mine internal and external data as well as industry news for insights to inform and support marketing stories and solution recommendations.
• Act as central liaison between sales and cross-functional organizations including Artist Marketing, Events, Podcast Revenue Partnerships, Branded Entertainment, Ad Innovation Strategy, Content Production, Sales Marketing, Research, Legal, etc.
  • Assume leadership role in internal processes associated with initial strategy and ideation, concept vetting and authoring of external-facing proposals, ensuring internal SMEs are activated at appropriate time and kept informed throughout program lifespan.

Director - Strategic Solutions Qualifications:

• 10-12+ years relevant experience in a digital and/or audio first organization. Agency, Brand, and/or Publisher experience preferred.
• Podcast marketing familiarity/experience is a plus.
• Experience utilizing syndicated research, including eMarketer, ComScore and Kantar.
• Proven ability to develop strategic, multi-platform marketing strategies.
  • Must be curious and self-motivated, staying up on industry trends and ad-tech innovation.
• Exceptional writing and PPT design skills as well as design prowess.
• Adept at taking complex solution sets and distilling them into easy to understand ideas that feel tailor-made.
• Team oriented and collaborative nature.
• A love of audio content
• Available to start ASAP.