Podimo

Oslo

We are one of the fastest-growing podcast and audiobook platforms in Europe, and we are now looking for a Market Director, Content, to join our growing team in Norway.Join us on our journey to enrich lives through listening. <h4>This is the role</h4>As the Market Director, Content for Norway, you define and execute an integrated content and platform strategy in close partnership with Podimo Studios, Labels and global Platform teams, with clear ownership of the content and platform KPIs that underpin growth, engagement and monetisation.You’ll get full ownership of content investment decisions, budget discipline, forecasting accuracy and the definition, tracking and optimisation of KPIs, balancing bold creative bets with rigorous performance management and transparent reporting against market and global targets. A critical part of the role is to embed global processes, KPI frameworks and operating models in-market, championing new ways of working, and ensuring clarity of ownership, accountability, and decision-making across teams.The role is based in our new Oslo offices. Some travel activity to our HQ in Copenhagen and our offices in our other markets is to be expected.  <h4>What you&#39;ll do:</h4><ul><li>Market Leadership &amp; Strategy: Develop and execute the market’s content and Platform strategy, serving as the market’s editorial figurehead to ensure content drives audience growth and strengthens the brand.</li><li>Commissioning &amp; Portfolio Ownership: Working closely with the Head of Content to lead the commissioning and acquisition of original and exclusive podcasts. Together, you’ll lead the Greenlight process for new content, ensuring every title and the overall slate deliver against ambitious service-level and title-specific goals.</li><li>Commercial &amp; Deal Execution: Own content investment decisions, budget discipline, and forecasting accuracy. Work closely with Legal and Business Affairs to secure commercially astute deals with creators and partners that align with our strategic and financial goals.</li><li>Creator &amp; Industry Relationships: Build and maintain high-level relationships with top creators, production companies, and talent representatives, representing Podimo in key industry forums.</li><li>Audience &amp; Performance Insight: Leverage audience insights, performance metrics, and competitive intelligence to guide content planning and programming, ensuring long-term content impact.</li><li>Team Leadership &amp; Development: Provide senior leadership to the market content team, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and high performance. Champion cross-functional collaboration across local and global teams.</li><li>Stakeholder Management: Own transparent reporting and present strategic impact and performance updates to the Chief Content Officer and Lead Team.</li></ul> <h4>This is you</h4><ul><li>6&#43; years of progressive, leadership experience within the audio, podcast, and/or broader premium media/content industry (e.g., streaming services, television, publishing, digital media).</li><li>Proven track record of leading, supporting, and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and seamless cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Exceptional ability to balance high-level strategic editorial and commercial judgment. Proven expertise in budget ownership, investment planning, and complex deal negotiation for content acquisition.</li><li>Solid data-led approach to content programming and optimization, leveraging performance metrics and audience insights to drive growth, engagement, and monetization KPIs.</li><li>Strong executive stakeholder collaboration skills, with the proven ability to operate effectively within a global, matrixed organization, driving alignment between local market needs and global strategic priorities.</li><li>Deep understanding of the Norwegian media market dynamics, creator landscape, and consumer behavior. Fluency in Norwegian and English is essential.</li></ul> Naturally, being passionate and knowledgeable about podcasts, audio content, media, and entertainment is a big plus!  <h4>These are the benefits</h4><ul><li>ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) for all employees. </li><li>Free online therapy sessions through We.Care.</li><li>Delicious lunch with great colleagues.</li><li>Learning and personal development opportunities to help you thrive and enrich your skills in a fast-paced creator economy.</li><li>Opportunity to work flexible hours and remotely.</li><li>The chance to make an impact at a growing international company and see your work pay off immediately.</li></ul> <h4>This is us</h4>Founded in Copenhagen in 2019, Podimo is a platform for podcast and audiobook lovers as well as audio content creators. Our app puts a world of podcasts and audiobooks at your fingertips. Our revenue-sharing model rewards creators for making content that people want to hear – whether they have an established following or a niche audience.We&#39;re a courageous and curious bunch. We recognize the value every individual brings and respect our coworkers’ ideas, opinions, and time. We approach our work with integrity and humility and believe that we are better together. We have zero time for brilliant jerks.We’re fiercely passionate about discovering, creating, and obsessing over great stories. We support our creators deeply and have massive respect for their process as we help them bring their most exciting ideas and stories to life. We love what we do, but more importantly, we have a good time doing it.We seek to build a company and culture that mirrors the diversity of the world we’re living in. This means; diversity of talent, voices, ideas, and thoughts. That goes for our brand, our content, our creators, and our teams.You are welcome at Podimo for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what stories you have playing in your headphones.

Market Director, Content (Norway)