Podcast Sponsorship Sales Freelancer (UK) – Commission Based (Remote)

We are looking for a freelance sponsorship sales specialist to secure the headline sponsor for Season 2 of the Posh & Specs podcast, or alternatively secure episode-by-episode sponsors across the season.

This is a remote, freelance role ideally suited to someone with existing brand contacts in marketing, fintech, consumer apps, lifestyle or UK challenger brands.

About the podcast:

Posh & Specs is a fast-growing UK podcast built around a cultural clash between its two hosts:

  • Hannah (“Specs”) – from rural Scotland, known for her colourful eyewear and sharp humour
  • James (“Posh”) – from rural Somerset, founder and commentator with a dry British wit

The show explores everyday issues through their very different perspectives, which has produced a number of semi-viral clips across social media.

Both hosts first appeared on a Channel 4 reality television show, which helped build an early audience for the podcast.

Season 1 achieved:

  • 1M+ combined downloads
  • Features in several newcomer podcast awards
  • Strong social engagement through short-form clips
  • Recently recognised as an affiliated Spotify Partner Podcast

Demand for a second season is clear and Season 2 (10 episodes) is now being prepared.

Audience profile:

  • UK-wide audience
  • Strong listenership in London and Bristol
  • Demographic: older Gen Z and Millennials
  • Gender split almost perfectly balanced
  • Socioeconomic categories B1–C
  • Audience tends to be money-conscious, culturally engaged and digitally native

The opportunity:

Your role is to identify, approach and secure brands interested in becoming:

  • Headline sponsor for Season 2, or
  • Episode sponsors across the 10-episode season

We are particularly interested in brands that resonate with the audience such as:

  • fintech and consumer finance
  • personal finance tools
  • lifestyle and consumer apps
  • insurance and financial services
  • challenger brands targeting younger professionals

Responsibilities

  • Identify and approach suitable sponsor brands
  • Pitch the podcast sponsorship opportunity
  • Negotiate sponsorship packages and pricing
  • Close sponsorship deals for Season 2
  • Coordinate introductions with the podcast team once deals are agreed

Commission

  • 20% commission on sponsorship secured (£570 in commission per episode sponsored)
  • 30% commission on full season sponsor secured (£7500 in commission for full season sponsored)
  • Commission paid once sponsorship agreements are completed

Ideal candidate

  • Experience in podcast advertising, media sales, influencer partnerships or brand sponsorship
  • Existing UK marketing or brand contacts
  • Comfortable pitching and negotiating commercial deals
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently

Location

Remote – UK preferred

  • If you have experience closing sponsorship deals and strong brand relationships, we would love to hear from you.
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