Overview
Job Title: Digital Account Executive - Podcasting
Department: Sales
Reporting To: Senior Vice President, Sales
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Transparency: $120,000.00/Yr. - $249,998.00/Yr.
Location(s): Chicago, I.L.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
The anticipated starting salary range for Chicago, I.L. based individuals expressing interest in this position is base salary plus unlimited commission $120,000.00/Yr. - $249,998.00/Yr.
Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
Audacy offers employees wheo are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, halth savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
Ready to own the conversation in the fastest-growing sector of media?
Audacy isn’t just a media company; we are the voice of millions. As the premier destination for trusted local news, massive sports culture, favorite music, and chart-topping premium podcasts, we connect brands with hyper-engaged audiences in the moments that matter.
We’re looking for a hungry, high-performing Sales Executive to join our Chicago team. If you know how to win digital business, thrive on building relationships, and want to unlock bigger opportunities by combining your network with Audacy’s national reach and hyper-local targeting capabilities, this is your next big move.
You will focus on driving revenue by leading with our powerhouse premium podcast network, while leveraging our full-scale digital agency capabilities to capture and own the entire client marketing funnel. You’ll have the autonomy of an entrepreneurial role backed by the muscle, data tools, and premium inventory of an industry giant.
The Ultimate Sales Arsenal (Your Secret Weapon)
While premium podcasting and digital audio are your lead products, you won't be limited to just one lane. At Audacy, you operate as a full-service digital agency for your clients. You will have the power to sell a complete suite of multi-platform solutions—including Programmatic Display/Video, Paid Search, Paid Social, and Hyper-targeted OTT/CTV. > Why top sellers love this: You lead the conversation with the storytelling prestige of our podcast network, and you close the entire marketing budget because we can execute it all. No lost deals, no left-behind revenue.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do (And Win At)
- Drive the Hustle: Hunt down and close new business relationships with local, regional, and national brands looking to dominate the podcast and streaming audio space.
- Architect Custom Campaigns: Move past "cookie-cutter" pitches. You’ll design high-impact, multi-platform digital solutions using premium podcast integrations, streaming audio, and advanced performance marketing tools.
- Own the Full Cycle: From cold outreach to closing large-scale contracts, you’ll manage the pipeline and lead campaigns that move the needle for your clients.
- Crush Quotas: Consistently beat monthly and quarterly revenue goals, unlocking an aggressive commission structure.
Qualifications
More About You:
Required & Preferred:
Who You Are
- A Proven Closer: You have 5+ years of B2B sales experience, specifically within digital advertising, paid media, or the podcast/audio space. You have a track record of beating your quota and the numbers to prove it.
- Full-Funnel Digital Fluent: You know how to lead a client strategy with podcasting, but you also know how to wrap a deal in Paid Search, Social, and Programmatic to deliver true agency-level ROI. You understand attribution tracking and how audio moves the needle.
- A Strategic Thinker: You don’t just sell spots and dots; you sell business outcomes and ROI.
- Culturally Plugged In: You love the media landscape, follow podcast trends, and know what brands need to say to stay relevant.
- Chicago Rooted, Nationally Minded: You know the local market like the back of your hand, but you have the grit to pitch major national accounts.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Uncapped Earning Potential: Competitive base salary + an aggressive, uncapped commission structure built for high-performers.
- The Ultimate Toolkit: Sell across the Audacy App, live events, streaming audio, and a massive roster of premium, chart-topping podcasts.
- Vibrant Chicago Culture: Work from a dynamic, creative environment with perks, client entertainment opportunities, and major market activations.
Required:
- A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.
Important Notes:
Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.
About Us
Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
EEO
Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
