Bauer Media Group
Commercial Programming Manager
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The Commercial Content Team are the conduit between Bauer Media Advertising’s commercial teams and core Content stakeholders (eg Programming, RAYO, Social, Video, Editorial). The team reactively and pro-actively create best in class, innovative and deliverable branded content solutions that create impact for clients and consumers of our brands.
We have an exciting opportunity for an expert in Branded Content across two of our major radio brands – the Hits Radio Network and the Greatest Hits Radio Network and associated Partner stations.
The Difference you will make
As The Commercial Programming Manager you will be a key part of Bauer’s creative process driving revenue, reputation and results across our audio branded content offering. You’ll work with key stakeholders across the Hits Radio Network and Greatest Hits Networks including Content Directors, Marketing, Production, the Brand Social Teams, Commercial Video Team, Delivery teams, Creative Planning, Commercial Programming, Creative Strategy and Commercial teams.
We’re looking for someone to drive excellence around our creative solutions, systems and processes and ultimately revenue across branded content on the Hits Radio Network and Greatest Hits Radio Network.
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Your role
- Manage and host daily branded content brainstorm meetings with relevant commercial and content teams to discuss client briefs.
- Take the lead on briefs in the meeting, suggest ideas and support commercial colleagues.
- Provide a write up of the ideas discussed in the meeting alongside accurate media planning instructions.
- Work across all pitches and booked Hits Radio Network and Greatest Hits Radio Network branded content campaigns.
- Managing client / category and talent conflict and always looking for ways to maximise branded content revenue.
- Develop strong and effective commercially-focused relationships with key stakeholders across the HRN, GHR and Partner stations.
- Act as a ‘Creative Ambassador’ and brand champion for HRN and GHR by driving radio brand-led pro-active opportunities across advertising.
- Be the ‘go-to’ person for commercial for HRN and GHR and support other team members with knowledge and expertise.
- Attend client and agency meetings as a platform and brand expert to sell in HRN / GHR creative solutions.
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The Skills you will bring:
- Experience working in branded content at a media owner / agency.
- A good understanding of the audio branded content market.
- Experience presenting ideas to clients and leading creative sessions / brainstorms.
- A commercial, solutions-focused attitude with strong attention to detail.
- Able to make confident and well thought through decisions quickly.
- Able to build strong and effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Working Pattern/Location
This is fulltime role, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5.30pm with flexible working hours. We also offer a hybrid way of working that supports a balance of working from home and our office in London (5 minutes walk from Euston Station)
What’s in it for you
- You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
- Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
- We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
- You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
- And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here
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