About the Role
The Sales & Operations Coordinator is an entry-level role supporting the advertising operations of Companion Network and Companion Arts. This position is ideal for someone early in their career who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and interested in the business and operations side of podcasting and media.
In this role, you’ll help manage the day-to-day execution of podcast advertising campaigns, working closely with advertisers, podcasters, producers, and internal leadership to ensure campaigns run smoothly from start to finish. You’ll become a power user of our podcast advertising platform (Liveread) and play a key role in keeping ad schedules, assets, reporting, and revenue tracking accurate and on time.
This is a fully remote, collaborative position with strong opportunities to learn, grow, and take on increased responsibility as the network scales.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the execution of podcast advertising campaigns from insertion order through campaign completion.
- Assist with processing insertion orders and entering campaign details, schedules, and inventory into Liveread.
- Track ad inventory availability and help maintain accurate show schedules.
- Serve as a liaison between advertisers, sales partners, podcasters, producers, and editors to ensure clear communication and timely execution.
- Distribute ad copy, talking points, brand guidelines, and creative assets to production teams.
- Coordinate host samples, product shipments, and other materials required for ad reads.
- Help ensure ad specifications, timelines, and brand requirements are met.
Perform quality checks on ads and episode placements before final approval. - Track ad delivery and assist with weekly ad checks and monthly reporting.
- Maintain organized records related to campaigns, inventory, revenues, and billing.
- Support accounting and finance processes related to ad sales, including invoicing and revenue tracking.
- Assist leadership with improving workflows and operational processes as the network grows.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media Studies, Business, Marketing, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
Experience & Skills
- 0–2 years of experience in media operations, advertising support, sales coordination, or a related role (internships and relevant coursework welcome).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort learning and working in digital tools and platforms (experience with ad platforms, CRMs, or scheduling tools is a plus, but not required).
- Interest in podcasting, digital media, advertising, or media operations.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- Proactive, dependable, and eager to learn.
Why You’ll Love This Role
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Fully remote work environment.
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Hands-on experience in podcast advertising and media operations
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Direct exposure to advertisers, creators, and leadership
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Clear opportunities for growth and increased responsibility
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Supportive, collaborative team culture