Head of Creator Research - Podimo

Head of Creator Research
Podimo is a premium audio platform that offers our subscribers countless hours of great audio entertainment through exclusive podcasts and a large catalog of audiobooks. We focus on local creators and local language content, ensuring that every market can flourish, even when and where advertising doesn’t sufficiently support local creators. We continue to invest in and grow our exclusive catalogs in each market to serve and delight our target audiences, and this is where you come in.

This is the role
Podimo is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Content Research to lead our efforts in understanding the opportunity space in audio and expanding our content catalog. This role is pivotal in shaping the direction of our content strategy by leveraging both direct research and collaborations with third-party market research firms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in market research, a deep understanding of the audio content industry, and the ability to translate research insights into actionable strategies.

The role is located in Copenhagen, London, Amsterdam or Berlin and is reporting directly to our Chief Content Officer.

Your main responsibilities in this role:

• Map our understanding of how audience segments value different podcasts and audio genres in each of our operating markets.
  
• Oversee the design, execution, and analysis of research projects conducted by third-party firms to ensure alignment with Podimo's strategic goals related to content & creators.
  
• Conduct direct research to hone in on specific user needs and feedback on their audio content experiences within and without Podimo.
• Identify and partner with leading sources for accurate audio and video listening data and social engagement. Work with data and insights to ensure teams are able to leverage data in their day to day decision making.
• Work with the Chief Content Officer to prioritize market segments in different markets, and help to guide an ideal composition of Podimo's content catalog in each market. Assess the value and willingness to pay for different types of content to optimize monetization strategies.
  
• Understand our perception in the creator community and develop actions for Podimo’s Director of Creator Platform to ensure we can improve our standing with creators.
• Work closely with Product UXR, data, and marketing teams to ensure research insights and recommendations are developed in collaboration with internal stakeholders and to ensure recommendations are integrated into product and marketing initiatives where relevant.
• Present research findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and key local content stakeholders with clear actions.

This is you
We're looking for an awesome team player who resonates well with our values of being caring, courageous, and curious. You have the mindset of a team player and possess an inclusive personality - you love working alongside a wide range of dedicated colleagues, both locally and globally.

Experience we’re looking for:

• 8-10 years experience dedicated to market research in commercial or academic capacity
• Education in Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
  
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously.
  
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Passion for podcasts and audio content, with a keen understanding of industry trends and audience behaviors.

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 how we work
We invite you to showcase why you're the perfect fit to be our new Head of Content Research.

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 or demographic intel, 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.

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 Madrid, London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Denmark Remote status Hybrid Remote Employment type Full-time

Contact Algirdas Zalatoris Tech Recruiter – Tech & Engineering

Colleagues

Eva Lægdsgaard

Chief People Officer

Sachin Doshi

Chief Content Officer