Podcast Operations Manager:in - Podimo

Podcast Operations Manager:in
We are one of the fastest-growing podcast and audiobook platforms in Europe, and we are on the lookout for a dynamic Podcast Operations Manager to join our vibrant team in Berlin. As our new Podcast Operations Manager, you will be at the heart of our production process, orchestrating and coordinating our diverse productions. Come and join us on our journey to enrich lives through listening.

This is the role
You are the organizational cornerstone of our podcast productions. As a Podcast Operations Manager, you ensure that our productions run smoothly, whether in our in-house studio in Berlin or during external recordings in other cities. Your role involves coordinating all aspects of production, from studio and recording planning to managing freelancer networks and implementing contracts. Your passion is to bring creative projects to life while making operational processes efficient and you don’t shy away from designing those from scratch. You don’t take “we’ve always done it this way” as an answer and will be the central point of contact for our team, ensuring that all parts work seamlessly together.

Your main responsibilities in this role:
Studio, Production & Host-Read Ads Coordination:

• Booking and managing our in-house studio
• Organizing and coordinating external recordings in various cities
• Handling inquiries and bookings of guests for interview formats
• Planning and executing promotional shoots around the recordings
• From final Cover to creative assets: You have the best overview over everything that needs to be finished to make a show launch-ready
• Ensuring that recordings for host-read ads are completed on time and with high quality
• Collaborating closely with the Audience Development Team to ensure advertisements are placed in the correct podcast episodes and partners are satisfied

Contract Management:

• Implementing and drafting specific requirements in collaboration with the legal team
• Ensuring timely finalisation of contracts
  

Tracking and Reporting:

• Regularly monitoring the performance of our formats in the market
• Creating and presenting performance reports to management

General Project Organisation:

• Ensuring high content quality through close collaboration with the production and marketing teams
• Supporting the showrunner in production planning and execution
  Managing and overseeing budgets for productions
• Commissioning and coordinating freelancers as needed

Experience we’re looking for:

• You have at least 3 years of experience in project management, ideally in the media or entertainment industry.
• You bring strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• You have a basic understanding of contract management and legal requirements.
• You can analyze performance data and create informed reports.
• You are flexible and willing to travel as needed.
• You have a passion for podcasts and a good understanding of the podcast landscape.
• You are an organizational talent with a hands-on mentality and a strong implementation orientation.
• Last but not least, speaking German is a must

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.

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 Content Locations Berlin Remote status Temporarily Remote Employment type Full-time

Contact Lasse Koch Strategic People Partner – People & Culture