Senior Specialist, Creative Partnerships Enablement

Senior Specialist, Creative Partnerships Enablement As the operational post‑sale backbone of our custom podcast advertising business, you will own end‑to‑end execution of integrated advertising campaigns across a subset of shows within SiriusXM’s podcast portfolio, ensuring each creator and advertiser experience is seamless, organized, and delivered with excellence. Responsibilities Oversee the successful completion of complex custom podcast campaigns Serve as the post‑sale operational lead across all custom podcast advertising campaigns, owning the workflow from signed IO to final delivery. Coordinate with internal teams including ad operations, sales enablement and podcast sales leads to ensure all campaign elements are executed accurately and on time. Diagnose campaign issues and advise/establish plan of action, track implementation and identify potential areas of process optimization as part of post‑sale project management. Serve as one of the primary points of contact for podcast partners post‑sale, providing a best‑in‑class experience throughout the campaign lifecycle. Build and maintain strong partner relationships built on trust, responsiveness, and clear communication. Intimately understand podcast partner needs and how they translate to revenue, while also understanding client campaign initiatives by working closely with cross‑functional sales enablement teams. Proactively manage partner expectations, communicate timelines and milestones, and handle escalations with professionalism and urgency. Develop, document, and continuously improve operating procedures for custom campaign management and partner communications. Utilize internal tracking systems, project management tools, and templates to ensure the status of all campaigns is updated and maintained throughout the life of a custom campaign. Collaborate with key stakeholders on pre‑sale conversations where operational feasibility or timelines are relevant. Identify improvements while also providing strategic and tactical input. Assist in development of benchmarks for determining campaign success. Work closely with Senior Director, Revenue Partnership Leads, Post‑Sale, and Pre‑Sale team by providing support and guidance on best practices to ensure there are no roadblocks to campaign execution. In partnership with advertiser‑facing post‑sale teams, provide an ongoing weekly status on live ad campaigns to business owners and cross‑functional teams including Client Services, Sales and Sales Development. Must have a deep understanding of the inner workings of each show partner, including major components of the partner agreement, assets available for monetization (across audio, video and social) and their unique communication style and preferences. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in media operations, campaign management, post‑sale production, or a related field – podcast or audio experience strongly preferred. Deep understanding of the podcast and digital video industry, including how advertising is sold, executed and measured across sponsorship formats. Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset – doesn’t wait for problems to escalate; solves them before they surface. Able to have difficult conversations while level‑setting on expectations. Builds and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with production partners across a wide range of genres and show types. Experience developing scripts, creative briefs, talking points, and other client‑facing creative documents for branded content and integrated campaigns. Articulate professional with excellent oral & written communication skills. Collaborative with the ability to build strong relationships with external and internal partners. Organized and detail‑oriented with ability to thrive in nuances/ambiguity. Ability to work well under pressure and adapt in the face of ever‑changing projects. Passionate about the podcast space and the evolution of creative brand integrations that delight creators and listeners alike. Expert proficiency in MS‑Office, Monday.com, Google Suite, and JIRA. Must have legal right to work in the U.S. Compensation The base salary for this position is expected to be in the range of $66,600 to $88,000, with potential eligibility for discretionary short‑term and long‑term incentives. Compensation may vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Equal Employment Opportunity SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr AdsWizz