Fellowship: Production Associate Fellow, 2400 Sports

Job Description

Overview

We believe diversity makes us stronger – as a team, a community and a nation. We carry this belief through our hiring practices, the content we create and the culture we build within our team. We are committed to partnerships with organizations that advance equity as well as important social and cultural causes, helping to inform how we serve the needs of our listeners, client partners and communities.

As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we are investing in the future leaders of the audio entertainment industry by creating a fellowship program complete with coaching, mentoring and peer support, among other great benefits. We intend to promote diversity within our company and in media and entertainment by recruiting the best-in-class recent college graduates from underrepresented groups and underserved communities within the industry, as well as other persons who can demonstrate the commitment and desire to pursue a career in our industry.

The fellowship program is a one (1) year structured job assignment designed to fast track career development. The program will provide Fellows early career access to resources, support and professional networks that they might not otherwise experience in a typical internship or entry-level position. Our goal is to attract a more diverse, highly engaged, knowledgeable early career workforce where we can help develop your skills, provide hands-on training and resources from experienced and influential leaders within our company, and ultimately prepare you for career advancement opportunities within our team and the industry at large.

Benefits of participating in our fellowship program:
• Competitive entry-level salary with a comprehensive benefits package
• Coaching, mentoring, and peer support to accelerate learning and growth within the industry
• Join a cohort of Fellows with access to career development experiences, real world education and professional networks beyond what is available in a typical internship or entry level position

Fellows will have job shadowing experiences to see first-hand how a leading audio and entertainment company operates across teams and platforms including on-air, podcasting, digital, sales, marketing, programming, and more.
Overview

Audacy's Sports Fellowship is a year-long program for sports junkies that are interested in local and national podcasting and digital editorial content creation. Audacy's sports team is looking for someone highly motivated, creative, and detail-oriented to join our team in New York, reporting to the Operations Manager for 2400Sports. By rotating through various central departments within the Sports team, you will be involved with every aspect of digital sports content - from development and launch of podcasts, to editorial and social media support and marketing, to monitoring shows for compliance with company-wide initiatives. You will engage with leaders on the central programming and local sports market teams to help grow our sports podcast business both locally and nationally. You have a passion for sports and podcasts and enjoy brainstorming creative ways to reach new audiences. You have a sharp instinct for what listeners want and a keen editorial sense for picking out the most compelling audio clips for wide distribution. You have exceptional organizational skills and are an open communicator who wants to be part of a new and growing team at Audacy.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Listen to/monitor Audacy Sports podcasts to flag any potential editorial or sales issues
• Create and schedule digital editorial content to promote podcasts
• Communicate highlights of various podcasts across departments for promotion
• Assist with promo and feed drop schedules across podcast portfolio
• Help identify engaging audio moments to increase listening on the Audacy app across all verticals and podcasts
• Brainstorm and execute innovative new social strategies, test new platforms, and expand monetization opportunities
• Keep abreast of relevant sports content on a daily basis and pitch segments or guests
• Live tweet/post during various sports tentpole events
• Report on and understand data on social media platforms and tools to drive strategy
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required & Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree is required
• Passionate sports and podcast fan
• Knowledge of social networking platforms including, but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
• Enthusiasm for social media trends
• Familiarity with audio editing software (Descript, Audition, Pro Tools or other)
• Experience with podcast publishing platforms
• Strong writing skills
• Creative, organized, and communicative
• Must be a recent graduate of either an undergraduate or relevant advanced degree program; within 2 years of graduation date preferred
• Journalism or creative writing degree preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Previous hands on experience in a newsroom, preferred, or a desired interest in: audio editing, storytelling, writing
• Previous social media, podcasting experience, preferred
• Seeking individuals from underrepresented groups, as well as other persons who can demonstrate a commitment to actively participating in our DEI priorities as we work together to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment
• The ideal Fellow is a motivated, fearless, curious, inquisitive, critical thinker, and passionate individual ready to dive in and start pursing their career in the audio and entertainment industry

Fellowship Qualifications:
• Must be a recent graduate of either an undergraduate or relevant advanced degree program; within 2 years of graduation date preferred
• Journalism or creative writing degree preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Previous hands on experience in a newsroom, preferred, or a desired interest in: audio editing, storytelling, writing
• Previous social media, podcasting experience, preferred
• Seeking individuals from underrepresented groups, as well as other persons who can demonstrate a commitment to actively participating in our DEI priorities as we work together to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment
• The ideal Fellow is a motivated, fearless, curious, inquisitive, critical thinker, and passionate individual ready to dive in and start pursing their career in the audio and entertainment industry

Application Process:
• Complete online application with resume
• Submit two out of three letters of recommendation from the following sources: academic, professional, or personal
• Depending on the fellowship, there may be additional application materials required.

Vaccination Requirements

Pursuant to NYC's Vaccination Workplace Requirement, employers may not allow any unvaccinated workers to work at their workplace. Therefore, we require all incoming employees who will be working in our New York City offices to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.

Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as

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