Senior Associate, Audio

Overview

The Senior Associate plays a key role in developing and executing audio investment strategies across traditional and digital audio channels including terrestrial radio streaming audio podcasts and emerging media platforms. This individual will work closely with internal teams media partners and client stakeholders to deliver thoughtful recommendations manage campaign execution and drive measurable business outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative detail-oriented professional with a passion for media strong analytical skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role offers an opportunity to deepen expertise in audio investment while contributing to innovative data-driven solutions for clients.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of audio investment strategies aligned with client goals and KPIs.

• Manage day-to-day planning buying stewardship tracking reporting and optimization of audio campaigns.

• Analyze media performance audience insights marketplace trends and research to identify opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.

• Create and maintain media plans authorizations reporting dashboards and campaign documentation with a high level of accuracy.

• Partner with internal teams including Strategy/Planning Marketing Science Digital Activation Finance and Client Leadership to deliver integrated media solutions.

• Assist in developing client presentations audio investment recommendations and post-campaign wrap up reports/analysis.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with media partners and agency stakeholders.

• Monitor campaign delivery and performance to ensure goals timelines and deliverables are met.

• Contribute to the evaluation of new media opportunities testing initiatives and marketplace trends.

• Utilize agency systems tools and research resources to inform planning buying reporting and optimization efforts.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the evolving audio landscape and apply marketplace insights to client business challenges.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in media planning buying investment or campaign management; audio experience preferred.

• Understanding of traditional and digital audio media including national/local radio streaming audio podcasts and programmatic platforms.

• Experience with industry tools such as Prisma DCM Podscribe Claritas Magellan AI Podchaser etc.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and derive meaningful insights.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels.

• Comfortable presenting recommendations results and insights to internal stakeholders and clients.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and other business applications.

• Eagerness to learn develop media expertise and take on increasing responsibility.