Podcast Editor

$55,000 - $55,000/Yr

The Arbinger Institute - Farmington, UT

Full-time

Farmington, UT

About the position

The Podcast Editor at Arbinger Institute plays a crucial role in shaping the narrative of the organization's podcast, which connects workplace topics to Arbinger's mission of fostering people-centric cultures. This position requires a seasoned storyteller who can efficiently create audio documentaries by curating content from interviews conducted by various Arbinger team members. The Podcast Editor will be responsible for editing weekly podcast episodes, ensuring that each episode aligns with the overall theme, format, and direction of the podcast. This involves not only technical editing skills but also a creative approach to storytelling that resonates with business leaders across diverse industries. In addition to editing, the Podcast Editor will perform regular self-assessments using Arbinger's 3A+ assessment tool to gauge and enhance individual performance and impact. The role demands strong research and script-writing abilities to fill content gaps in episodes, ensuring that the material is relevant, engaging, and on-brand. The Podcast Editor will also need to exhibit problem-solving skills and initiative to address any technical and creative challenges that arise during the editing process. Collaboration with the Executive Producer is essential to ensure that the content of the podcast episodes aligns with broader marketing campaigns, ultimately generating a strong followership for the podcast. This position is not just about editing; it requires a deep understanding of the audience and the ability to tailor content that highlights the nuances of the various industries Arbinger serves. The Podcast Editor will be expected to demonstrate exceptional composure and clarity of thought, especially in high-stress situations, ensuring effective decision-making and leadership. Building and maintaining relationships, effectively conveying ideas, and understanding others are key components of this role, fostering a collaborative and harmonious work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular self-assessments using Arbinger's 3A+ assessment tool to gauge and enhance individual performance and impact.
• Create and edit episodes that follow the theme, format, and overall direction of the podcast.
• Creatively edit each episode by utilizing Arbinger's interview library.
• Exhibit strong research and script-writing abilities to fill content gaps in episodes.
• Display problem-solving skills and initiative to address technical and creative challenges during editing.
• Work closely with the Executive Producer to ensure content alignment between the podcast episodes and marketing campaigns.
• Create and curate content to generate a strong followership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills; ability to tailor content to our overall audience of business leaders.
• Ability to develop a comprehensive understanding and appreciation for our customers.
• Boundless imagination with the ability to formulate and communicate original ideas.
• Demonstrates exceptional composure and clarity of thought even in high-stress situations.
• Excels in building and maintaining relationships, effectively conveying ideas, and attentively understanding others.
• Possesses the ability to critically assess situations, identify root causes, and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Calendly.

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in mixing and sound design.
• A strong sense of urgency and responsiveness with the ability to multitask.
• Project management capabilities.
• Skilled in long-term planning and visioning, aligning goals and resources to achieve overarching objectives.

Benefits

• Starting salary from $55,000/year.