Producer, 2400 Sports

Job Description

Producer, 2400 Sports (Part-Time)
Overview

Are you a die-hard sports fan with experience in sports audio production? Audacy is looking for an ambitious, versatile audio and content producer to help build out the 2400Sports podcast network.

The ideal candidate is organized, creative and has a keen ear for high-quality content. You are a leader and understand the nuances of talent management and how to work well with different types of people. You love to work collaboratively on show production and present your ideas in a clear and concise manner. You recognize the power of social media and the importance of leveraging adjacent platforms to build brand loyalty. You are an avid podcast listener and are up to date with the latest news around the sports world.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Assume overall responsibility for the quality and execution of podcast(s), 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, and scripting
• Develop new strategies to engage the audience across 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 audience and revenue targets are being met
• Willingness to work on multiple projects and perform duties beyond normal expectations upon your manager's request

Qualifications

About You:
• Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent work experience
• 3+ 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 the podcasting and sports radio 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
• Capacity to multitask

Additional Information

The anticipated starting hourly range for New York-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $15-17/hr.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
About Us

Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD; OTC: AUDA) is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country's best collection of local music, news and sports brands, a premium podcast creator, major event producer, and digital innovator. Audacy engages 200 million consumers each month, bringing people together around content that matters to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook (Audacy Corp), X (@AudacyCorp), LinkedIn (@Audacy-Inc), Instagram (@lifeataudacy) and Threads (@Audacy_Corp).

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:
- Assume overall responsibility for the quality and execution of podcast(s), 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, and scripting
- Develop new strategies to engage the audience across 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 audience and revenue targets are being met
- Willingness to work on multiple projects and perform duties beyond normal expectations upon your manager's request

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1wx8v-18-224-39-32-42 in your application.