We’re hiring an advertising coordinator!

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Job Description

General

Out There, the award-winning outdoor-themed podcast, is looking for an enthusiastic person to join the team on a freelance basis to drive and manage the process of selling Out There’s ad inventory to potential advertisers. The role will involve a good understanding of Out There’s brand, audience and mission, and an ability to translate these to identify leads and close deals with brands who will be a good fit for the show.

This is a commission-based role, so there is certainly money on the table. Beyond financial reward, you will also join a fun, collaborative, supportive team with a keen interest in seeing you grow and succeed in this role.

 
 


Responsibilities

Drive and manage the process of coordinating ad sales on Out There episodes. This will involve:

  • Managing Out There’s advertising calendar

  • Identifying new leads

  • Outreach and pitching Out There’s ad inventory to new and existing leads

  • Fielding and managing inbound advertising requests from brands and agents

  • Negotiating and closing advertising orders

  • Making sure production team has copy/talking points to script the ads

  • Assisting with invoicing


Remuneration

15% revenue commission on every ad spot sold


Requirements for the role

This is a freelance contract role, with time expectation of approximately 10 hours per week

Must be based in North America


Experience and skills

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail

  • Proactive and enthusiastic

  • Proficient with Excel and Google Sheets

  • Preferably 2+ years of sales, marketing, and/or advertising experience

  • We would ideally love someone who has experience working with outdoor brands

To apply, send a resume + cover letter to both Willow Belden (willow@outtherepodcast.com) and Alex Eggerking (alex@outtherepodcast.com) with the subject line ‘Advertising Coordinator Role’ by end of January 4, 2019.