[Hiring] National Account Executive Podcast @Salem Media

Role Description

Salem Podcast Network is seeking a high-energy, results-driven Senior Podcast Sales Executive to drive new business and grow revenue across our national podcast network. This is a sales role focused on opening doors, closing business, and building long-term advertiser partnerships.

• Develop new revenue by prospecting and opening doors with national brands, agencies, DTC companies, and organizations aligned with Salem’s audience.
• Sell premium podcast inventory (host endorsements and DAI) while building integrated campaigns across Salem’s broader One World platform: radio, Salem News Channel, Townhall Media, Influencer Network, Cultivate, and Salem’s owned and operated digital properties.
• Bring your existing client and agency relationships to the table and convert them into revenue.
• Navigate Salem’s host endorsement process, including category exclusivity and talent approval requirements.
• Develop insight-led, prescriptive proposals that translate audience engagement and performance data into measurable results for advertisers.
• Exceed revenue targets each month and maintain a healthy, accurate pipeline.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in national audio, podcast, digital media, or network/agency sales with a proven track record of closing new business and exceeding revenue targets.
• Established national advertiser and/or agency relationships with the ability to open doors quickly.
• Deep understanding of podcast ad formats: host endorsements, DAI, branded content, sponsorship integrations, and performance-driven campaigns.
• Strategic, consultative seller who builds integrated campaigns (not just sells inventory) and thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
• Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to make complex media strategies feel simple and compelling.
• CRM proficiency and disciplined pipeline management.

Benefits

• Work with the most influential roster of conservative and faith-based podcast talent in the country.
• Uncapped earning potential (competitive base + commission).
• Opportunity to build a national podcast monetization engine inside an established, publicly traded media company.
• Access to Salem’s full One World platform to architect multi-channel campaigns no competitor can match.
• Competitive pay structure based on experience.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

Compensation

$100,000 - $110,000