Performance Account Manager
Acast, New York, NY, United States
Overview
About Acast
Since 2014, Acast has been building the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, creating the technology that connects podcast creators, advertisers, and listeners. Its marketplace spans more than 140,000 podcasts, 3,300 advertisers, and one billion quarterly listens. Crucially, those listens are monetized wherever they happen—across any podcast app or listening platform. About The Role
Join Acast and help shape the future of podcasting. Acast is the powerhouse behind some of the world\u2019s most successful podcasts. We proudly work with hit independent podcasts like Giggly Squad, Watch What Crappens, The Best One Yet, alongside world-class publishers such as The Athletic, SLATE, and The TED Audio Collective. When you join the Acast Sales team, you’re stepping into the heart of the podcast economy and will play a vital role in connecting brands with the creators they love. As a Performance Account Manager, you will be responsible for driving measurable results across podcast campaigns for direct response advertisers. Unlike traditional digital channels, podcast performance requires a nuanced approach, balancing host-read endorsements, run-of-network scale, and attribution. This role is focused on clients with clear KPI goals (CPA, conversions, site visits), requiring ongoing optimization, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to translate podcast performance into actionable insights. You will play a key role in ensuring campaigns not only deliver, but improve over time through strategic recommendations and hands-on management. Compensation:
$75,000 annual + bonus What You’ll Do
Manage performance-driven podcast campaigns from planning through reporting Own delivery against KPIs (CPA, conversions, site visits), balancing scale and efficiency Build and optimize media plans across host reads, RON, and targeted buys Monitor performance and pacing, making optimizations across show selection, targeting, and scale Partner with Sales, Ad Ops, and Acast Creative to ensure strong execution and resolve delivery or tracking issues Leverage tools (e.g., Podscribe, ArtsAI) to analyze performance and provide actionable insights Lead client reporting, including pacing updates, optimizations, and post-campaign recaps Work with clients and Acast Finance to ensure a smooth billing & payment process Act as a subject matter expert on podcast performance best practices Who you are
2–5+ years of experience in media, advertising, digital sales, or account management Experience in media planning and campaign strategy, with the ability to build and optimize performance-driven media plans Strong understanding of direct response marketing and KPI-driven campaigns (CPA, CAC, ICAC, ROAS, ROI, Conversion Rate, Industry Benchmarks) Proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships Strong analytical skills and comfort working with campaign data and reporting Highly organized with strong attention to detail Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce, Netsuite, Monday.com, etc. Passion for audio, storytelling, and evolving media trends Ability to adapt in a fast paced environment Preferred Attributes
Solutions-oriented, self-sufficient and proactive mindset Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously Comfortable working cross-functionally with internal teams Takes ownership of campaign performance and is driven to improve results over time Experience with digital extensions of podcast campaigns (e.g., YouTube, social, simulcast) is a plus Culture
Acast is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or any of the other wonderful characteristics that make us different. Culture is our number one priority as a business. We believe people come first, and we work every day to enable autonomy, continuous improvement and bring out the best in people. We’re global and have remote teams, so it’s even more important that we strive for an open, inclusive and caring environment where everyone feels visible and welcome. We consider ourselves a modern organization driven by strong values to create the best, most fulfilling and nurturing culture. We very much look forward to finding the next great person to join our cause!
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About Acast
Since 2014, Acast has been building the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, creating the technology that connects podcast creators, advertisers, and listeners. Its marketplace spans more than 140,000 podcasts, 3,300 advertisers, and one billion quarterly listens. Crucially, those listens are monetized wherever they happen—across any podcast app or listening platform. About The Role
Join Acast and help shape the future of podcasting. Acast is the powerhouse behind some of the world\u2019s most successful podcasts. We proudly work with hit independent podcasts like Giggly Squad, Watch What Crappens, The Best One Yet, alongside world-class publishers such as The Athletic, SLATE, and The TED Audio Collective. When you join the Acast Sales team, you’re stepping into the heart of the podcast economy and will play a vital role in connecting brands with the creators they love. As a Performance Account Manager, you will be responsible for driving measurable results across podcast campaigns for direct response advertisers. Unlike traditional digital channels, podcast performance requires a nuanced approach, balancing host-read endorsements, run-of-network scale, and attribution. This role is focused on clients with clear KPI goals (CPA, conversions, site visits), requiring ongoing optimization, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to translate podcast performance into actionable insights. You will play a key role in ensuring campaigns not only deliver, but improve over time through strategic recommendations and hands-on management. Compensation:
$75,000 annual + bonus What You’ll Do
Manage performance-driven podcast campaigns from planning through reporting Own delivery against KPIs (CPA, conversions, site visits), balancing scale and efficiency Build and optimize media plans across host reads, RON, and targeted buys Monitor performance and pacing, making optimizations across show selection, targeting, and scale Partner with Sales, Ad Ops, and Acast Creative to ensure strong execution and resolve delivery or tracking issues Leverage tools (e.g., Podscribe, ArtsAI) to analyze performance and provide actionable insights Lead client reporting, including pacing updates, optimizations, and post-campaign recaps Work with clients and Acast Finance to ensure a smooth billing & payment process Act as a subject matter expert on podcast performance best practices Who you are
2–5+ years of experience in media, advertising, digital sales, or account management Experience in media planning and campaign strategy, with the ability to build and optimize performance-driven media plans Strong understanding of direct response marketing and KPI-driven campaigns (CPA, CAC, ICAC, ROAS, ROI, Conversion Rate, Industry Benchmarks) Proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships Strong analytical skills and comfort working with campaign data and reporting Highly organized with strong attention to detail Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce, Netsuite, Monday.com, etc. Passion for audio, storytelling, and evolving media trends Ability to adapt in a fast paced environment Preferred Attributes
Solutions-oriented, self-sufficient and proactive mindset Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously Comfortable working cross-functionally with internal teams Takes ownership of campaign performance and is driven to improve results over time Experience with digital extensions of podcast campaigns (e.g., YouTube, social, simulcast) is a plus Culture
Acast is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or any of the other wonderful characteristics that make us different. Culture is our number one priority as a business. We believe people come first, and we work every day to enable autonomy, continuous improvement and bring out the best in people. We’re global and have remote teams, so it’s even more important that we strive for an open, inclusive and caring environment where everyone feels visible and welcome. We consider ourselves a modern organization driven by strong values to create the best, most fulfilling and nurturing culture. We very much look forward to finding the next great person to join our cause!
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