Podcast Sponsorship Sales Freelancer (UK) – Commission Based (Remote)
16 hours ago
Bury
We are looking for a freelance sponsorship sales specialist to secure the headline sponsor for Season 2 of the Posh & Specs podcast, or alternatively secure episode-by-episode sponsors across the season. This is a remote, freelance role ideally suited to someone with existing brand contacts in marketing, fintech, consumer apps, lifestyle or UK challenger brands. About the podcast: Posh & Specs is a fast-growing UK podcast built around a cultural clash between its two hosts: • Hannah (“Specs”) – from rural Scotland, known for her colourful eyewear and sharp humour, • James (“Posh”) – from rural Somerset, founder and commentator with a dry British wit The show explores everyday issues through their very different perspectives, which has produced a number of semi-viral clips across social media. Both hosts first appeared on a Channel 4 reality television show, which helped build an early audience for the podcast. Season 1 achieved: • 1M+ combined downloads, • Features in several newcomer podcast awards, • Strong social engagement through short-form clips, • Recently recognised as an affiliated Spotify Partner Podcast Demand for a second season is clear and Season 2 (10 episodes) is now being prepared. Audience profile: • UK-wide audience, • Strong listenership in London and Bristol, • Demographic: older Gen Z and Millennials, • Gender split almost perfectly balanced, • Socioeconomic categories B1–C, • Audience tends to be money-conscious, culturally engaged and digitally native The opportunity: Your role is to identify, approach and secure brands interested in becoming: • Headline sponsor for Season 2, or, • Episode sponsors across the 10-episode season We are particularly interested in brands that resonate with the audience such as: • fintech and consumer finance, • personal finance tools, • lifestyle and consumer apps, • insurance and financial services, • challenger brands targeting younger professionals Responsibilities • Identify and approach suitable sponsor brands, • Pitch the podcast sponsorship opportunity, • Negotiate sponsorship packages and pricing, • Close sponsorship deals for Season 2, • Coordinate introductions with the podcast team once deals are agreed Commission • 20% commission on sponsorship secured (£570 in commission per episode sponsored), • 30% commission on full season sponsor secured (£7500 in commission for full season sponsored), • Commission paid once sponsorship agreements are completed Ideal candidate • Experience in podcast advertising, media sales, influencer partnerships or brand sponsorship, • Existing UK marketing or brand contacts, • Comfortable pitching and negotiating commercial deals, • Self-motivated and able to work independently Location Remote – UK preferred • If you have experience closing sponsorship deals and strong brand relationships, we would love to hear from you.