Media & Acquisition Strategist, Podcast

Squarespace is looking for a Podcast Strategist to join our Media & Acquisition team, supporting our Creator program. Squarespace is a leader in Podcast advertising, and this role is an opportunity to be at the industry forefront of a large-scale program. You will be responsible for campaign management, planning tests, channel forecasting, measurement, project management and more. The ideal candidate will have a passion for podcasts, have a results-driven approach to problem solving, and be detail-oriented.

Our Media & Acquisition team sets itself apart by being both rigorous and experimental, and we are looking for team members who maintain that balance. This role is based in our headquarters in New York and reports into the Media & Acquisition Lead.

• Assist with Podcast network communications and campaign management by providing partner feedback, coordinating the delivery of creative assets, and addressing inquiries
• Contribute to the planning, pacing, and reporting of large-scale media campaigns
• Support the expansion of our Podcast program by overseeing new launches, contracting new shows, onboarding talent, managing invoicing, and other key functions of program management
• Partner with the rest of the Creator team on cross-platform opportunities extending to YouTube, TikTok and Instagram
• Partner with our Analytics, Creative, and Finance teams to investigate performance, develop creative approaches, and facilitate deals
• Research the competitive landscape and Podcast industry to identify new growth opportunities for the business
• Monitor competitor presence, driving optimizations for audio spot creative and flagging contract terms to partners

• 2+ years of experience in marketing
• Brings strong communication, structured thinking and a friendly attitude to their work
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills; capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently
• Autonomous but able to identify when to escalate more complex issues
• Comfortable working with data, marketing KPIs, and various data management tools
• Strong familiarity with podcasts is advantageous

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums 
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch and snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors. 

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive structure in addition to base salary.

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customer base, but we also strive for the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.