Audacy Corporation - New York, NY

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time
New York, NY
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

Audacy is seeking an ambitious and versatile audio & video content producer to join the 2400Sports podcast network. This role is perfect for die-hard sports fans who have experience in sports podcast production. The ideal candidate will be organized, creative, and possess a keen ear for high-quality content. As a leader, you will understand the nuances of talent management and work effectively with various personalities. Collaboration is key in this position, as you will be working closely with hosts and other team members to produce engaging audio and video podcasts. You will also leverage social media and adjacent platforms to build brand loyalty and stay updated with the latest sports news. In this role, you will assume overall responsibility for the quality and execution of 5-10 weekly podcasts. This includes initial episode edits, show flow, and direction in collaboration with talent. You will take the initiative to pitch solid host, guest, segment, and story ideas, and work with hosts to structure interview questions and develop episode outlines. Your editorial decisions will impact the length, outlines, scripting, and titling of the podcasts. You will also develop new strategies to engage the audience across audio, video, and social platforms, ensuring that the podcast channel remains relevant and appealing. Additionally, you will create a recording schedule, coordinate host recording sessions, and ensure that all podcast ads run smoothly and effectively. Collaboration with the Production Manager and Operations Manager will be essential to meet the network's audience and revenue targets. You will communicate new strategies to a team of podcast producers and oversee the execution of these strategies. Flexibility is important, as you may be required to work on multiple projects and perform duties beyond normal expectations upon your manager's request.

Responsibilities

  • Assume overall responsibility for the quality and execution of 5-10 weekly podcasts, including initial episode edits, show flow, and direction, in collaboration with talent.
  • Take initiative in pitching solid host, guest, segment, and story ideas.
  • Work with hosts to structure interview questions and develop episode outlines.
  • Consistently pull the best tape from segments and interviews to be distributed to the video, social and editorial teams.
  • Make editorial decisions around length, outlines, scripting, and titling.
  • Develop new strategies to engage the audience across audio, video, and social platforms and awareness of the podcast channel.
  • Create a recording schedule and coordinate host recording sessions.
  • Ensure that all podcast ads are running smoothly and effectively.
  • Collaborate with the Production Manager and Operations Manager periodically to ensure the network's audience and revenue targets are being met.
  • Responsible for communicating new strategies to a TBD number of podcast producers and oversight of the overall execution of said strategies.
  • Willingness to work on multiple projects and perform duties beyond normal expectations upon your manager's request.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of total work experience in production roles in sports media
  • Proficient in Adobe Audition or similar audio editing software
  • Proficient in Megaphone, Omny or interchangeable podcast publishing platforms
  • Understanding of Adobe Premiere or similar video editing software
  • Understanding of the podcasting and sports media landscape
  • Experience with talent, editorial and production management
  • Highly adept and proficient in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides or other similar applications
  • Superb organizational skills, attention to detail and time-management
  • Excellent communication skills, written and spoken
  • Ability to efficiently work independently, while having a knack for leading a collaborative process.
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