Programmatic (Audio) Media Lead (UK fully remote)

Programmatic Audio Lead - Podcast agency - Fully remote - up to 80k The Company

A market leading independent audio and creator focused media agency operating at the forefront of podcasting, streaming audio, radio, and influencer marketing. Built by pioneers of the podcast industry, the agency has played a defining role in shaping standards, measurement frameworks, and growth strategies across audio advertising. Today, it partners with many of the most influential advertisers in the space, delivering performance driven campaigns across domestic and international markets.

The Role

As International Media Buyer, you will act as a strategic lead across European and global audio markets, combining client facing strategy, direct media buying, and hands on programmatic execution.

This role requires strong commercial acumen, confident negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex international campaigns from planning through optimisation. You will serve as the internal expert on international audio landscapes, ensuring campaigns deliver measurable ROI while identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop insight led international media plans aligned to client objectives
• Plan, negotiate, and execute audio campaigns across podcasts, streaming, and radio in global markets
• Lead rate negotiations and secure value driven partnerships with international publishers
• Manage budgets and maintain a rolling pipeline of growth opportunities
• Execute programmatic audio campaigns using a hands on keyboard approach within DSPs
• Manage campaign setup, audience targeting, bidding strategies, PMPs, and optimisation
• Oversee multi platform execution ensuring accuracy and performance delivery
• Implement real time optimisations to maximise campaign effectiveness
• Establish and enforce best practices across tracking, pixel implementation, vendor verification, and reporting
• Provide monthly market updates, competitive insights, and emerging trend analysis
• Act as a subject matter expert internally on international audio strategy and pricing benchmarks
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Present media plans, performance updates, and optimisation strategies to clients
• Collaborate cross functionally to align planning, activation, and measurement

You

• 5+ years' experience in media buying, planning, or advertising (audio experience strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated hands on experience within DSPs such as The Trade Desk or AdsWizz, including PMP negotiation
• Strong knowledge of international audio markets, particularly Europe
• Confident client presenter with strong commercial negotiation skills
• Highly analytical, with the ability to interpret and communicate data clearly
• Detail oriented, organised, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams
• Self starter with strong ownership mentality and accountability
• Willingness to travel internationally for client meetings and industry events

Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.

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