Global Director of Content Partnerships

We are one of the fastest growing Podcast & Audiobook platforms in Europe and we are looking for a Global Director of Content Partnerships to work with global media companies and bring great shows to all of our markets.

Join us in the quest to shape the way people learn, discover and unwind through audio.

This is the role

Reporting to Podimo's Chief Content Officer, you will be responsible for setting the overall strategy for Podimo’s content partnership and crafting the frameworks for different types of deals. You will ensure that these partnerships drive growth to the platform and are activated on our platform, and help us realize our mission of building a great listening experience for our subscribers and a better ecosystem for podcast creators.  

Your main responsibilities in this role:

• Develop and own the overall strategy, commercial models and execution playbook for Podimo’s partnerships with global and local content partners
• Work with local teams to help implement the partnership strategy and provide support in negotiating deals across markets
• Drive Podimo’s key global content partnerships and streamline the communication with these partners across markets
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure our partners are positioned for success and advocate internally on behalf of our partners
• Own all initiatives and KPI’s for Podimo’s global content partnerships team

This is you

You have a passion for great audio content and for delivering a great listening experience to our audience. You are someone who thrives in a dynamic, creative work environment and who would love to be part of a start-up that is rapidly expanding all over Europe ... and soon beyond!

Experience we’re looking for:

• Passionate and knowledgeable about podcasts, audio content, media and entertainment
• 10+ years of commercial partnership experience, ideally with a background in content licensing or business development at a media company.
• A strong negotiator and have significant experience in managing global partnerships
• Self-motivated and have strong, pre-existing media industry relationships across publishers, traditional media, and digital media companies
• A team player and have a track record of building and leading effective teams in a fast-paced environment
• Experienced in developing and executing strategy on a global level and are used to using data when defining and driving strategies
• Based in Copenhagen, Amsterdam, London, or Berlin.

Naturally, being passionate and knowledgeable about podcasts, audio content, media, and entertainment is a big plus!

These are the benefits

• Six month fully paid parental leave for all new parents - no matter how you identify or where in the world you live
• Learning and personal development opportunities to help you thrive and enrich your skills in a fast-paced creator economy
• Opportunity to work flexible hours and remote
• The chance to make an impact at an international company and see your work pay off immediately
• Delicious lunch with great colleagues.

This is us

Founded in Copenhagen in 2019, Podimo is a platform for podcast and audiobook lovers as well as audio content creators. Our app puts a world of podcasts and audiobooks at your fingertips. Our revenue-sharing model rewards creators for making content that people want to hear – whether they have an established following or a niche audience.

We're a courageous and curious bunch. We respect our coworkers’ ideas, opinions and time and we approach our work with integrity and humility, and recognize the value each and everyone brings.

We’re fiercely passionate about creating, finding, and hearing great stories. We care for our creators and the beautiful stories they share and we have massive respect for their process as we help them bring their stories to life. We love what we do, but more importantly, we love to have a good time doing it.

We’re building a company and culture that mirrors the diversity of the world we’re living in. This means; diversity of talent, voices, ideas, and thoughts. That goes both for our brand, our content, our creators, and our teams.

We’re currently active in five European markets (Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Germany, and Spain) but watch this space: we’re expanding fast.