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Podcast Media Manager

AnthropicSan Francisco, CA | New York City, NYMarketing & Brand
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Salary
$200K — $255K USD
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Posted
9 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Anthropic is hiring a Podcast Media Manager for its San Francisco, CA and New York City, NY offices. The role suits candidates with extensive podcast media-buying experience who want to design and run a comprehensive podcast strategy for a fast-growing AI company.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute a proactive podcast strategy, selecting shows before they become mainstream.
Lead full-cycle podcast campaign flights, from planning and script development to reporting.
Manage network buys with major audio publishers such as Spotify, Amazon, and The New York Times.
Create multi-format partnership packages that include bonus episodes, video, live events, and social content.
Serve as the primary liaison for creative and copy teams, establishing repeatable processes for scripts and messaging.
Oversee voice-actor reads, quality-assure spots, and maintain a refresh cadence for messaging across 100+ shows.
Negotiate with agencies to secure optimal rates, placements, and innovative ideas.
Monitor pacing and reallocate budget based on performance data.
Present results and insights to internal stakeholders regularly.
Align podcast initiatives with growth, brand, and enterprise marketing objectives.

Requirements

Proven experience in podcast media buying at a technology or consumer company with a sizable podcast budget.
Direct, in-house management of podcast programs, not solely through agencies.
Ability to run both agency partnerships and internal podcast operations effectively.
Strong negotiation skills with media agencies for rates, placements, and creative concepts.
Talent for identifying emerging podcasts and providing data-driven rationales for selections.
Creative thinking to develop formats beyond standard ad reads, such as bonus episodes or live events.
Comfort handling execution details—including scripts, QA, pacing, and reporting—alongside strategic planning.
Experience collaborating across multiple internal teams and building scalable processes.
Interest in Anthropic’s mission to create safe, beneficial AI systems.

Nice to Have

Experience negotiating multi-year or multi-format deals with top shows or networks.
Background in copywriting or close work with creative teams on host-read scripts.
Familiarity with B2B audiences and enterprise-focused podcast purchases.
Knowledge of podcast measurement, attribution, and incrementality testing.
Established relationships with major audio publishers, networks, or independent hosts.

Skills and Tools

Podcast platforms: Spotify, Amazon Music, The New York Times audio.
Media buying and agency management.
Script development and creative collaboration.
Budget pacing and performance analytics.
Partnership negotiation and relationship building.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $200,000 — $255,000 USD per year.

About the Company

Anthropic develops AI systems that are reliable, interpretable, and steerable, aiming for safety and societal benefit. The company combines researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders to build beneficial AI.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply through Anthropic’s official careers page.

Skills and tech stack

SpotifyAmazon MusicThe New York Times audiomedia buying platformsagency management tools

Questions candidates ask

What type of podcasts will I be responsible for?

The role covers a broad range of shows, including major audio publishers like Spotify, Amazon, and The New York Times, as well as emerging podcasts identified before they become obvious.

Will I work with external agencies?

Yes, the position involves managing agency relationships to secure strong rates, placements, and creative ideas, while also running in-house podcast programs.

Is experience with B2B podcast buys required?

B2B experience is listed as a preferred qualification, not a strict requirement.

What is the salary range for this position?

The advertised salary range is $200,000 to $255,000 USD per year.

Do I need a background in copywriting?

Copywriting experience is preferred but not mandatory; collaboration with creative teams on scripts is part of the role.

Where are the job locations?

The position is based in San Francisco, CA and New York City, NY.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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