Associate Planner, Ad Sales - Sirius XM

Who We Are:

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.

SiriusXM:

SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SiriusXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through SiriusXM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.

SiriusXM Media:

SiriusXM Media is the gateway for marketers to the largest digital audio advertising ecosystem in North America. As the combined advertising revenue organization of Sirius XM Holdings Inc., SiriusXM Media spans across leading owned and operated audio platforms Pandora and SiriusXM; innovative ad tech solutions powered by AdsWizz; sonic creative consultancy Studio Resonate; and an extended content network featuring exclusive monetization agreements with Audiochuck, NBCUniversal, SoundCloud, and many more. Reaching more than 150 million listeners each month, SiriusXM Media delivers audiences the tailored brand experiences they crave while putting creators first, making it easy for every marketer to produce, plan, buy and measure across its entire audio universe.

How you’ll make an impact:

The SiriusXM Media Satellite Ad Sales department is currently seeking a highly motivated candidate to support the day to day needs of the Ad Sales Planning team. The ideal candidate will assist Media Planners with the execution of building plans, updating and maintaining department reports, and aiding in the tracking of plans from inception to completion. The candidate will be eager to learn and grow in a fast paced environment. The Ad Sales Planning department manages and prices our entire commercial advertising inventory while working closely with the advertising sales staff to facilitate the selling of radio advertising by providing plans that meet the needs and goals of clients and agencies. 

What you’ll do:

• Works closely with Account Executives and Ad Sales Planner to understand scope of proposal requests, in order to independently review media schedules.
• Approve, analyze, and review order requests from agencies using our sales planning tool, ProposalPro
• Strategically utilize inventory to maximize revenue.
• Reviews proposals and sales orders for rate accuracy and to confirm inventory availability.
• Monitor inventory at both the channel and show levels to review with management.
• Partners with Ad Sales Planners, Director and Sales management as needed.
• Assist on any ad-hoc projects as required for the department.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equal relevant work experience.
• 1+ years of experience in media advertising (radio and/or pricing & planning/sales analysis a strong plus).
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
• Must be able to focus on detail and think strategically.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• ProposalPro experience a major plus.
• Wide Orbit experience, a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $61,500 to $65,000.00 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.