Head of Content

We are one of the fastest growing podcast & audiobook platforms in Europe and we are now looking for a Head of Content in Netherlands to lead our content experience. Come and join us on our journey to enrich lives through listening.

This is the role

For Podimo Netherlands, we are looking for a Head of Content who is responsible for developing and delivering the best and most relevant content experience towards Podimo’s defined target demo. Using her/his content expertise combined with a solid, proven understanding of producing high-quality content within a sharply defined commercial and strategic frame, she/he will be responsible for providing our users with the overall mix of audio content with a broad appeal and within several verticals - from original productions to strategic partnerships and licensing. The HoC is responsible for the ongoing build-up of Podimo’s content library, driving the strategic development of new concepts and strategic partnerships based on commercial and data insights.

The HoC manages a team covering Creator Relations, Own Productions, Partnerships, and Curation.

Your main responsibilities in this role:

• Set the direction and focus as to the entire content catalog, based on commercial KPIs, data, and market trends
• Define own production content strategy “translating” the global strategy into local strategy including Own Productions, Partner Exclusives, media- and commercial partnerships, curation, etc. (verticals, type of content, coherency, etc.)
• Together with Country MD and CCO define needed budget allocation, including potential audience/vertical expansion
• Define local creator relations strategy and build meaningful partnerships with the creator community
• Define local Media Partnership strategy and close deals with key players
• Consistently analyze current portfolio from a data perspective (weaknesses, strengths, and coherence towards target demo) discontinuing formats that don’t perform or fit in order to increase the budget for better shows
• Budget tracking and reporting, supervision of contracts, streamlining production processes (from pitch to release/activation)
  
  

This is you

• Podcast enthusiastic and full of good ideas
• A solid background within content probably from audio, streaming, publishing, or television
• Experienced in podcast productions in all phases (conception, development, recording, organization and editing)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Solid experience in assessing data and evaluating trends within the market and converting these insights into a well-defined strategic content focus
• Well connected in the field of audio/media networks and able to find and communicate with both great talent, producers, and publishers
• You are an enthusiastic teammate who thrives in a dynamic, creative work environment
  
  

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 recognize the value every individual brings, and respect our coworkers’ ideas, opinions, and time. We approach our work with integrity and humility, and believe that we are better together. We have zero time for brilliant jerks.

We’re fiercely passionate about discovering, creating, and obsessing over great stories. We support our creators deeply, and have massive respect for their process as we help them bring their most exciting ideas and stories to life. We love what we do, but more importantly, we have a good time doing it.

We seek to build 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.

You are welcome at Podimo for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what stories you have playing in your headphones.