Activation Manager - Marketing - Podimo

Activation Manager - Marketing
We are one of the fastest-growing podcast & audiobook platforms in Europe and we are now looking for an Activation Manager in the Netherlands to focus on activating our great content. Come and join us on our journey to enrich lives through listening.

This is the role
We are looking for a passionate Activation Manager for our Dutch team that is in the early stages of their career, who wants to build emotional relevance for our podcasts, by activating content to bring in new audiences and creators.

You love podcasts/entertainment and storytelling through content and know how to identify ‘the right hooks’ to engage an audience.

You will report to the Head of Marketing. In your day-to-day you will work across functions within the local Dutch team, as well as having strong ties to your counterparts in Denmark, Spain, Norway, Finland, and Germany.

You are also a person 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!

Your main responsibilities in this role:

• Create, manage and guide the releases of different podcasts: from launch strategy to (re) activation in close collaboration with creators and different Podimo departments.
  
• Coordination and execution of brand & promotional campaigns for the Dutch market
  
• Identify the different audiences relevant to Podimo and find ways to interact with them
  
• Creatively leverage content to spark conversations that will engage and bring in new users and creators to our platform.
  
• Build relationships with our creators supporting them in promotion of their podcast and reaching the right audience. Work across functions in the Dutch market within Podimo to inform and optimize the rollout in all channels

Experience we’re looking for:

• You have 2+ years of experience
  
• You are an outgoing/extrovert Dutch native and can speak and write English fluently
  
• A creative marketing executive who loves structure and planning
  
• Passionate and knowledgeable about podcasts, audio content, media, and entertainment
  
• A team player with a positive spirit, proactive approach, and selfless mindset.
  
• You are eager to implement data- & consumer insights
  
• Love storytelling and know all relevant marketing channels.
  
• Curious about finding creative ways to engage and create content focussed assets that can spark conversations
  
• You should be open to working across functions and countries with an understanding of the importance of proactive information-sharing

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

These are the benefits

• Up to six months of fully paid parental leave for all new parents - no matter how you identify or where in the world you live
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) for all employees, no matter where in the world you live.
• Free online therapy sessions through We.Care.
• Delicious lunch with great colleagues.
• 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 remotely.
  
• The chance to make an impact at a growing international company and see your work pay off immediately.

This is the hiring process
We invite you to showcase why you're the perfect fit to be our new Activation Manager.
Here's how you can make your resume stand out: Tailor your resume to fit the job you are applying for. We want you to outline your relevant experience, skills, and achievements, and to consider how your background and accomplishments make you the right fit for this role. We do not care about fancy headshots, so leave out your photo - we would rather learn about your skills and competencies through a well-written resume, and a nice story about what motivates you and how you thrive the best in a work-setting.

Interviews:
If we pick your application to continue to the interview stage, this is how we plan to run the interview process:

• First interview (45 minutes w. your hiring manager)
• Case session (1 h. with hiring panel consisting of primary stakeholders)
• Final interview (45 minutes w. hiring manager)

We might change it up to make sure it makes sense. Our main focus is to run an efficient and enjoyable interview process for you as a candidate.

Equal opportunity employer
Podimo is an equal opportunity employer, and we believe in equal opportunities for all in our workplace. We don’t discriminate based on race, colour, religion, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age or political orientation, no matter where we operate.

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.

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.

Department Commercial Locations Amsterdam Remote status Hybrid Remote Employment type Full-time

Contact Isabelle Pinckaers Head of Marketing