Overview
Commercial Integration Manager – Digital Audio (Podcasts, iHeartRadio & The ACC) Jobs in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand at New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)
Title: Commercial Integration Manager – Digital Audio (Podcasts, iHeartRadio & The ACC)
Company: New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)
Location: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
The Opportunity
Audience habits are rapidly shifting to digital audio – creating exciting new commercial opportunities beyond traditional radio. As Commercial Integration Manager – Digital Audio, you’ll play a key role in helping NZME evolve from radio to audio, delivering integrated commercial solutions across iHeartRadio, the NZME Podcast Network and The Alternative Commentary Collective.
Working closely with our Business Development and Partnerships leads, you’ll turn client briefs into high‑value digital audio solutions, collaborating across content, production, sales, data, ad operations and marketing – always guided by our belief that what’s good for the listener is good for the advertiser.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead commercial responses for podcast, commentary and digital audio sponsorships and integrations
- Maximise revenue opportunities across client and agency briefs
- Guide coordinators on best‑practice campaign delivery, client service and post‑campaign reporting
- Support client and agency pitches with clear, compelling presentations
- Coordinate campaign tracking to ensure delivery within agreed budgets
- Champion new digital audio products and sponsorship packages across the business
- Support internal training and communication on product launches
- Act as an ambassador for NZME’s values, purpose and digital audio strategy
About You
- 3+ years’ experience in radio, audio or digital media (publisher or agency side)
- Strong commercial acumen with a clear understanding of the podcast and digital audio market
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple fast‑moving projects at once
- Confident communicator who builds strong relationships at all levels
- Collaborative team player who can lead through influence
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Bonus: understanding of mainstream NZ sports and key tournaments
About NZME
NZME is New Zealand’s leading multimedia business, connecting audiences and advertisers through trusted brands across audio, digital, print and events. From radio and podcasts to streaming, news and sport, we’re passionate about creating content and commercial solutions that engage New Zealanders every day.
Working At NZME Means
- Being part of a bold, future‑focused business investing heavily in digital and audio growth
- Exposure to industry‑leading brands, talent and commercial partners
- A collaborative, supportive culture where ideas are encouraged and impact is visible
- Access to development and career progression opportunities across the NZME ecosystem
At NZME, This Could Lead Anywhere – and in digital audio, the opportunity is just getting started.
All applicants will be asked about their working rights in New Zealand. Eg. Citizen, resident, visa, no visa etc.
New Zealand Media and Entertainment is NZ's premium integrated media group. We keep Kiwis in the know about what matters most to them, and dig into what’s going on in the world and why, as well as shining a light on the latest and greatest in news and entertainment. Combining radio, digital, and print we reach more than over 3.6 million* Kiwis every week.
We are home to more than 50 of Aotearoa’s award-winning media brands – each with its own voice, and each powered by the country’s top media personalities, journalists, broadcasters, designers, writers, commercial thinkers, operations teams, marketers, digital and tech specialists and many more. You can achieve anything you set your mind to here – the possibilities are endless!
Come and join the future of NZME. Give it your all and enjoy the ride because this could lead anywhere…
