Audio Account Director

We’re looking for a Audio Account Director to join our commercial team from our office in London on a 12 month FTC.

As the Audio Account Director you will be helping our key media agency partners navigate and buy into our market leading portfolio of audio brands and audiences. You will be focused on the Publicis agency territory and with a focus on Zenith and be responsible for driving demand for radio airtime, digital audio via Audio Xi and Sponsorship & Promotion agency revenues.

Our Team

Every member of the Bauer Media advertising team from sales through to production is focused on delivering a class-leading, seamless experience for our customers across every touchpoint. This is a chance to join the dynamic Publicis hub and cover some really exciting clients, including Sky, Disney, Aviva, Nandos, Very and more. 

This is a Hybrid role that supports a balance of 3 days a week working from home and 2 days a week from our office in London.

What you’ll be doing

• Drive airtime revenue and share of airtime spend across Publicis agencies.
• Ensure our day-to-day service is fast, efficient and accurate.
• Lead relationships with personnel within Publicis agencies.
• Ensure all incoming creative partnership briefs are fully interrogated, challenged and correctly prioritized.
• Pitch against other media competitors proactively selling through creative ideas.
• Assist the Audio Group Head with all requested reporting attending regular 1-2-1’s.
• Liaise with the Head of Digital to provide regular forecasts.

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Extensive experience working with tier 1 media agencies, ideally in audio.
• A proven, established network of relationships with AV teams and partnership teams.
• A passion for media, for audio and digital audio
• Experience working on and winning large, complex radio-led S&P campaigns.

Expiry Date: 11th May 2025

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win. 
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working. 
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.