Senior Podcast Account Executive
Bentkey Ventures
Nashville, TNThis is a Full Time Job
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, host-read endorsements, custom integrations, and at-scale Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI) campaigns. Ideal candidates bring a proven track record in premium audio sales, established advertiser relationships, and hands-on experience selling both bespoke brand partnerships and scalable, targeted DAI inventory.
Primary 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
Experience & Requirements
• 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 (strongly preferred)
• 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