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Managing Producer of Podcasts

Posted 120 weeks ago

A full time Senior Producer position
Fully remote: working with a USA-based team at Audacy.

Overview: Audacy is launching an exciting transformation of its digital news operation and is seeking talented podcast creators with strong news and story instincts to produce an array of new podcasts and custom audio on-demand content. This is an opportunity to join an award-winning news operation that has built a large loyal listening audience over many years and now seeks to extend its reach.

The Managing Producer will oversee development and production of Audacy News national podcasts, reporting to the VP of News.

Responsibilities:

--Lead the development and production of original podcasts and custom audio on demand --Oversee podcast & multimedia producers and direct and supervise their work --Work with VP of News and senior news digital management to develop ideas and recruit and coach talent for podcast series and specials --Review and approve podcasts and other specialty multimedia content --Set goals and deadlines, organize work flows and schedules, and assign work to members of the podcast & multimedia content teams --Provide constructive feedback and coaching to podcast talent and members of multimedia team --Oversee audio distribution strategy, working with product and business development teams to optimize audience reach and engagement on all relevant platforms --Work with marketing, audience development, and sales to identify opportunities to expand distribution and revenue potential of podcasts and audio on demand --Develop clear goals around audience growth (scale and engagement) that hold team accountable for progress

Qualifications:

Required:

--Bachelor’s degree --5+ years of experience producing, editing, and distributing podcasts and digital audio content --Outstanding news judgment and ability to work under deadline pressure --Strong editing, writing, and story development skills --Experience managing, coaching and mentoring producers and host talent --Proficiency in Adobe Audition, Pro Tools or comparable non-linear digital audio editing software --Ability to optimize podcasts and audio content for digital distribution --Excellent communication and presentation skills --Familiarity with best practices on all social media platforms --Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while under deadline pressure

Desired Characteristics:

--Experience and demonstrated ability working with broadcast or other legacy media --Willingness to experiment and innovate --Strong organizational skills and solid work ethic --Excellent interpersonal skills --Technological savvy around latest web and mobile apps --Ability to take direction well and provide self-direction

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What does a Senior Producer role normally entail?The Podcast Taxonomy definition for a role like this in Creative Direction says: “The Senior Producer is the second most senior producer of the production (second to the Executive Producer). They supervise producers and the general direciton and logistics of the entire production.”
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