The Daily Wire · 13 hours ago
Senior Podcast Account Executive
The Daily Wire is seeking a senior-level Podcast Advertising Sales Executive to drive premium revenue across our podcast portfolio. This role focuses on closing large-scale deals with major brands and agencies through sponsorships and custom integrations.
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Responsibilities
Build and leverage senior-level relationships with national brands, top agencies, and holding companies to close multi-six- and seven-figure podcast advertising partnerships
Sell premium brand solutions including host-read endorsements, integrated sponsorships, custom branded segments, exclusives, and cross-promotions aligned with talent and audience values
Drive revenue through at-scale Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI), pitching and closing targeted pre-, mid-, and post-roll campaigns across the full podcast catalog, including back catalog
Own the full senior sales cycle, from strategic prospecting and executive-level pitches to negotiation, contracting, renewals, and expansion
Develop customized proposals and media plans that combine bespoke integrations with scalable, data-driven audio solutions
Partner cross-functionally with talent, ad operations, creative, and analytics teams to ensure seamless execution and strong client ROI
Serve as a subject-matter expert on podcast advertising trends, DAI technology, attribution, and competitive positioning in premium audio
Forecast revenue, manage a high-value pipeline, and contribute to overall podcast monetization and growth strategy
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years of progressive experience in podcast, digital audio, or premium media advertising sales, with strong emphasis on brand partnerships and DAI/programmatic audio
Proven success exceeding multi-million-dollar revenue quotas through relationship-driven sales to Fortune 500 brands and major agencies
Demonstrated experience selling host-read endorsements, integrated sponsorships, and large-scale DAI campaigns
Established senior-level network across agencies and direct advertisers in key verticals such as finance, technology, consumer goods, and direct response
Deep understanding of podcast ad formats, performance metrics (CPM, engagement, attribution, ROI), and DAI platforms including targeting, personalization, and back-catalog monetization
Exceptional executive presence with strong negotiation, consultative selling, and C-suite/VP-level relationship-building skills
Passion for conservative values, current events, and The Daily Wire's mission to champion facts and freedom
Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance, results-oriented environment
Preferred
Demonstrated experience selling host-read endorsements, integrated sponsorships, and large-scale DAI campaigns
Company
The Daily Wire
media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$50M2023-10-20Undisclosed· $50M
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