
Nashville Public Radio is hiring: Audience & Marketing Manager, Podcasts in New
Nashville Public Radio, New York, NY, United States
Overview
TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.
Position Overview
The Marketing Manager, Audience Strategy & Growth, will support marketing strategy and execution for listener growth across TED’s podcast portfolio. This role sits within the Audience Strategy & Growth team (with a strong bridge into TED’s Audio team) and plays a critical role in expanding and diversifying TED’s top-of-funnel audiences, deepening engagement, and building long-term listener loyalty. This role will be responsible for leading strategy and execution for a number of key priority shows, as well as supporting our team with the broader growth efforts across TED podcasts. Key responsibilities will include strengthening our audience strategy, driving listenership via the full slate of tools and placements, and translating performance data into growth action items.
Notes
This is a temporary grant-sponsored position with a tentative start date of April 1, 2026, and an end date of May 31, 2028.
Responsibilities
Marketing Strategy & Execution
Own end-to-end marketing strategy and execution for a slate of priority TED podcasts
Utilize and optimize existing growth tools and placements, including audio cross-promotions, feed drops, host guest swaps, PR, paid, newsletter, social media and Web.
Manage a paid media budget, developing and executing a strategy to meet listeners on social media, YouTube and Search.
Help refine organic social media strategy for TED podcasts, locating mechanisms and channels for optimized audience reach.
Help to define audiences, messaging and channel strategy to reach target listeners.
Build and iterate a growth roadmap informed by data, experimentation and audience insight.
Partner closely with PR teams and external partners to support press outreach and cultural moments, ensuring they have the assets and context needed to be effective (episode descriptions, host details, launch timelines, etc.).
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Management
Serve as a key point of connection between marketing, editorial, production, PR, analytics and platform partners for focus shows.
Ensure cross-team alignment on promotion plans, timelines and outcomes by proactively communicating with senior stakeholders.
Contribute to brainstorming around activating top of funnel awareness via distribution platforms.
Act as a bridge between influencers, editorial partners, podcast guests and hosts, and the production process for focus shows — managing deliverables, communication and timelines.
Data, Insights & Optimization
Assess campaign performance, share insights and apply learnings across shows.
Develop and inform performance recaps for focus shows, with an emphasis on translating data into actionable insights and takeaways.
Use data, audience research, survey feedback and competitive insights to refine strategy, messaging, creative, and paid media investments.
Support with reporting to show hosts and editorial stakeholders.
Portfolio Support
Support launches, campaigns and key brand moments across all TED podcasts and Audio initiatives, including newsletters, events, and Membership.
Qualifications
Degree (preferred) or diploma in commerce, administration, communications or similar discipline, or similar experience.
3-5 years of customer support experience, both in-person and online.
Experience using CRMs to effectively manage customer data, communications, and customer support.
Experience working in events or similar industry (ex. theater, TV, etc).
Extensive knowledge of Google applications / Microsoft suite (especially Excel / Sheets).
Tech-savvy, fast learner of new tools.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Able to perform repetitive tasks with consistency and accuracy.
Ability to pivot and prioritize simultaneous projects based on urgency.
Quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to commute to the NYC office for meetings and events as well as travel internationally as needed.
Mission-driven and committed to the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world.
Additional Information
SALARY RANGE: $80,000 - $82,000
This is a temporary grant-sponsored position with a tentative start date of April 1, 2026, and an end date of May 31, 2028.
TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume and cover letter.
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In Summary: The Marketing Manager, Audience Strategy & Growth, will support marketing strategy and execution for listener growth across TED’s podcast portfolio . This role sits within the Audience strategy & Growth team (with a strong bridge into TED's Audio team) The position is a temporary grant-sponsored position with a tentative start date of April 1, 2026, and an end date of May 31, 2028 .
En Español: TED tiene como misión descubrir y difundir ideas que despiertan la imaginación, abrazan la posibilidad y catalizan el impacto. Nuestra organización se dedica a la curiosidad, la razón, el asombro y la búsqueda del conocimiento sin agenda. Damos la bienvenida a personas de todas las disciplinas y culturas que buscan una comprensión más profunda del mundo y conexión con los demás, e invitamos a todos a involucrarse con las ideas y activarlas en su comunidad. Las responsabilidades clave incluirán fortalecer nuestra estrategia de audiencia, impulsar la audiencia a través del listado completo de herramientas y colocaciones, y traducir los datos de rendimiento en artículos de acción de crecimiento. Notas Esta es una posición temporal patrocinada por subvención con una fecha inicial tentativa de 1 de abril de 2026 y una fecha final de 31 de mayo de 2028. Responsibilities Marketing Strategy & Execution Own end-to-end marketing strategy and execution for a slate of priorities TED podcasts Utiliza y optimiza las herramienta de desarrollo existentes, incluyendo promociones transversales, feed drops, soporte de huéspedes swaps, relaciones públicas, pago, boletín informativo, redes sociales y Web Support. Gestionar un presupuesto de medios pagados, desarrollar e ejecutar una estrategia para conocer a los oyentes en las redes sociales, YouTube y búsqueda de contenidos. Apoyar a los proveedores de servicios públicos de comunicación mediante el diseño de vídeos y programas de transmisión de mensajes de texto, así como proporcionar información sobre sus clientes potenciales. Teatro, TV, etc. Conocimiento extenso de las aplicaciones Google / Microsoft suite (especialmente Excel / Sheets). Tecnológico-savvy, rápido aprendiz de nuevas herramientas. Atención meticulosa al detalle. Capacidad para realizar tareas repetitivas con consistencia y precisión. Habilidad para girar y priorizar proyectos simultáneos basados en la urgencia. habilidades analíticas y cualitativas cuantitativas y de resolución de problemas. Debe ser capaz de desplazarse a la oficina de NYC para reuniones y eventos así como viajar internacionalmente según sea necesario. Misionado y comprometido con el poder de las ideas para cambiar actitudes, vidas y, en última instancia, el mundo. RANGIO DE INFORMACIÓN adicional: $80,000 - $82,000 Esta es una posición patrocinada por subvención candidata con una fecha orientativa de inicio del 1 de abril 2026, y un final del 31 de mayo 2028.