Program Mgr Ad Ops & Billing, Wondery

Wondery is looking for an Ad Operations and Billing Lead to support our rapidly growing business, reporting to the Head of Customer Success at Wondery. This is an exciting time to join a fast-growing company in an emerging new media space and in a role with broad scope and the potential to make a real impact. This person will work closely with the Head of Operations, Head of Sales, and Finance along with other internal and external stakeholders to establish Wondery as the leading global podcast ad network. This role is a critical member of the Operations Team, focused on revenue recognition, reporting, billing/close, using data to make decision that will help us scale by achieving operational efficiencies and optimizing margins. The ideal candidate will have business/finance/operations experience in a media sales organization, ideally at an entertainment company or digital brand, and have a passion for storytelling and audio content. Key job responsibilities- Collaborate with sales, finance, and operations leaders to drive critical systems updates and initiatives while executing against the overall monetization strategy with a concentration on systems, scalability, and partner support.- Work with finance, account and campaign management teams along with executive leaders at ART19 to close monthly advertising billing, reporting, and revenue recognition with an eye to automation- Drive strategy on scaling and implementing Amazon systems including new protocols for internal processes to better serve our customers through visibility and efficiency- Partner with finance to scale our current stack and with advertising operations and production to automate the life cycle of an ad from pitched to paid.- Partner with sales in building models to evaluate strategic initiatives intended to continuously increase ad sales operational efficiency, quality, and scalability.- Determine and track critical ad sales and operations Key Performance Indicators and make it easy to track and report on them; ensure the organization has transparency and ready access to sales performance data.- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to scope expanding our current workflow into new revenue streams such as video and international. A day in the life- You like to invent and simplify. You always look for ways to innovate and improve, constantly looking toward solving the next scaling challenge.- You like to dive deep and deliver results. You’re willing to roll up your sleeves and do the work. You like to dig into the data to make the right call.- You know how to earn trust and build relationships. You can influence and motivate people at all levels across a variety of job functions. You like to work cross-functionally.- You are a self-directed problem-solver. You can independently translate high-level goals into actionable plans- You like to test and learn and you are a data-driven storyteller. You enjoy designing experiments to test your theories and enjoy finding the wins. You can create relevant, actionable recommendations out of complex datasets. About the teamWondery, an Amazon company, is a premium podcast studio known for character-driven, binge-worthy stories including Dr. Death, British Scandal, Even the Rich and Business Wars, as well as distribution of hit partner shows MrBallen, Morbid, and How I Built This. Wondery was behind six of the “Top 25 New Shows of 2023” (according to Podtrac) and is the #3 podcast network in the US (according to Podtrac and Triton) including Exposed, Ghost Story, Stolen Hearts, MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries, Frozen Head, and Spellcaster. 54 shows from Wondery have hit #1 on Apple Podcasts. Many Wondery podcasts have been adapted for scripted television or streaming series, including Dr. Death and Joe vs Carole on Peacock and The Shrink Next Door and WeCrashed on Apple TV+. Wondery has gained critical acclaim and commercial success for its immersive approach to sonic, emotionally driven storytelling. The Wondery app offers a unique, personalized, podcast-first listening experience, including access to its premium offering Wondery+. With Wondery+, fans get a premium listening experience, including exclusive podcasts, early access to new episodes of hit shows, ad-free listening, merch discounts, live streamed events, and more.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of program or project management experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams ...

Sr. Content Acquisition Manager

Wondery is looking for a Sr Content Acquisition and Partnerships Manager to join the Partnerships team in Los Angeles. Reporting to the Head of Partnerships (North America), this leader will be responsible for securing and overseeing podcast and talent partnerships for Wondery. This position requires a strategic thinker who can identify, evaluate, and negotiate high-level partnership deals with podcasters and talent (e.g., New Heights, Armchair Expert, MrBallen, Keke Palmer). This role will be responsible for securing partners and structuring innovative deals that drive value across Wondery (e.g., ad sales, subscriptions, licensing, consumer products) as well as bringing high-impact across the Amazon ecosystem (e.g., Prime Video, Audible, Twitch, Games, Prime, Amazon Music). Key responsibilities include sourcing new podcast partners, analyzing data to build detailed financial models, presenting to C-suite executives, leading complex negotiations, and managing all deal-related matters during the lifecycle of a partnership. The ideal candidate will possess both an entertainment background working directly with talent and representatives as well as a business background analyzing deals and negotiating complex contracts. This role must be able to earn trust both internally and externally in order work cross-functionally with stakeholders across Wondery and Amazon affiliates as well as maneuver complex external relationships. Key job responsibilities- Develop and manage strategic relationships with partner shows and talent. - Proactively recruit new partner shows and talent to be part of the Wondery network.- Work with all Wondery stakeholders (Exec Team, Sales Team, Content Team, Marketing Team) to develop and refine Wondery’s ongoing strategy and target list for new partner shows. - Set goals and roadmap for partner shows, looking at genres / categories, audience segments, size of shows, monetization opportunity, etc. to meet Wondery’s goals and related success metrics, including growth in revenue, monthly downloads, and unique listeners.- Maintain the Wondery+ and partner show content pipeline, ensuring a steady cadence of hit shows for listeners.- Stay abreast of industry news, emerging trends, competitive landscape and offerings, audio platforms, podcast landscape as well as top and emerging shows in all categories.- Attend industry conferences as required to develop industry relationships.- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; ability to present up to C-level executives and gain buy-in.About the teamWondery, an Amazon company, is a premium podcast studio known for character-driven, binge-worthy stories including Dr. Death, British Scandal, Even the Rich and Business Wars, as well as distribution of hit partner shows MrBallen, Morbid, and How I Built This. Wondery was behind six of the “Top 25 New Shows of 2023” (according to Podtrac) and is the #3 podcast network in the US (according to Podtrac and Triton) including Exposed, Ghost Story, Stolen Hearts, MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries, Frozen Head, and Spellcaster. 54 shows from Wondery have hit #1 on Apple Podcasts. Many Wondery podcasts have been adapted for scripted television or streaming series, including Dr. Death and Joe vs Carole on Peacock and The Shrink Next Door and WeCrashed on Apple TV+. Wondery has gained critical acclaim and commercial success for its immersive approach to sonic, emotionally driven storytelling. The Wondery app offers a unique, personalized, podcast-first listening experience, including access to its premium offering Wondery+. With Wondery+, fans get a premium listening experience, including exclusive podcasts, early access to new episodes of hit shows, ad-free listening, merch discounts, live streamed events, and more.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 6+ years of account management, business development, content licensing or finance experience- Experience with Excel- Experience with end-to-end ownership of major project deliverables- Experience working with top talent, content partners, and/or publishers- Experience negotiating and closing complex deals- Experience creating and implementing new deal structures without precedent ...

Principal Marketing Operations and Strategy Manager, Wondery

Wondery is seeking an experienced, innovative, and strategic Marketing Operations & Strategy Manager to join our Marketing leadership team. This role will serve as a strategic partner across the organization, driving operational excellence and delivering impactful business results and ROI. The ideal candidate is a strategic data-driven problem solver with exceptional communication skills, strong analytical capabilities and a passion for scaling marketing programs. The position will oversee the long-term strategic plan for Wondery Marketing in collaboration with the Head of Marketing and Wondery’s leadership team – driving success in multiple touchpoints including Content, Commerce, and Advertising. In this role, you will oversee the development and management of Wondery’s marketing budgets, partnering closely with finance to track performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive efficiencies. You will also design and implement the marketing organization’s short and long-term goal-setting and campaign prioritization processes to align with business objectives and deliver results and ROI at scale. The role will design and execute internal and cross-functional communication systems. This position requires a strong understanding of strategic & financial planning, operational management, and data analysis to identify trends and inform decision-making. You will collaborate across teams, contributing to the development of Wondery’s marketing strategy and managing cross-functional projects to successful execution. You must thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and demonstrate the ability to think big while managing the details. This position is based in Los Angeles, CA.Key job responsibilitiesManage Wondery’s marketing budgets, partnering with finance to develop, analyze, and present annual, quarterly, and monthly reports while identifying optimization opportunities.Lead the strategic goal-setting and campaign prioritization process, ensuring alignment with business objectives and scaling delivery mechanisms for measurable results and ROI.Analyze internal and external data to design strategies that drive growth, improve efficiency, and inform key business decisions.Partner with cross-functional teams to execute projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with Wondery’s strategic goals.Drive the adoption of best practices across Amazon teams, sharing insights and mechanisms to improve processes and results.About the teamWondery, an Amazon company, is a premium podcast studio known for character-driven, binge-worthy stories including Dr. Death, British Scandal, Even the Rich and Business Wars, as well as distribution of hit partner shows MrBallen, Morbid, and How I Built This. Wondery was behind six of the “Top 25 New Shows of 2023” (according to Podtrac) and is the #3 podcast network in the US (according to Podtrac and Triton) including Exposed, Ghost Story, Stolen Hearts, MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries, Frozen Head, and Spellcaster. 54 shows from Wondery have hit #1 on Apple Podcasts. Many Wondery podcasts have been adapted for scripted television or streaming series, including Dr. Death and Joe vs Carole on Peacock and The Shrink Next Door and WeCrashed on Apple TV+. Wondery has gained critical acclaim and commercial success for its immersive approach to sonic, emotionally driven storytelling. The Wondery app offers a unique, personalized, podcast-first listening experience, including access to its premium offering Wondery+. With Wondery+, fans get a premium listening experience, including exclusive podcasts, early access to new episodes of hit shows, ad-free listening, merch discounts, live streamed events, and more.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 9+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements- Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional marketing programs- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams- Experience with financial and operational planning with a Marketing lens- Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills ...