Producer, TV & Film Podcasts

Job Description

Overview

This TV/Film Podcast Producer works closely with executive producers, associate producers, and hosts to create primarily interview and conversation-based series that are connected to TV shows, films, and the entertainment industry at large. While these shows have a variety of voices, genres, and formats, they are rooted in audience curiosity and bloom into compelling audio. Examples of previous shows include The Chernobyl Podcast, Netflix's Behind The Scenes, HBO's I'll Be Gone In The Dark Podcast, Strong Black Legends, and Lovecraft Country Radio.

While there will be opportunities to be a producer on other podcasts across Pineapple Street Studios, TV & Film will be their priority.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

Under the guidance of the Executive Producer of TV & Film Podcasts, this producer leads internal production teams and works closely with hosts and editors to produce podcasts.

CREATIVE
• Watches a given series/film with a critical, curious eye
• Contributes and develop initial show ideas into a workable concept with the production team
• Works with editors, associate producers, and talent to storyboard individual episodes and overarching series
• Conducts pre-interviews and interviews independently
• Shares constructive feedback on associate producer's interview preps and conversation-based outlines
• Practices self-editing
• Responds to RFPs when asked and available, pitches and brainstorms podcast concepts
• Captures and creates opportunities for great tape in the studio and in the field
• Independently directs interviews and host narration sessions
• Creates in depth prep documents for hosts, shaping an arc to a conversation or interview
• Collaborates with hosts or producers to write scripts
• Reviews select tape to help identify the best moments
• Scripts, assembles and scores conversation-based episodes exceptionally, on a tight deadline, with technical and editorial skill with little editorial oversight
• Able to do basic mixing (level, EQ and compress) on conversation/interview based episodes

ADMINISTRATIVE
• Confidently leads larger scale conversation-based show productions
• Independently creates realistic production calendars and meets deadlines based on the schedule
• Managing host relationships
• Organizing tape and reporting on the project's server
• Helps mentor and train junior producers

Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially working with strong-willed creative talent and A-list talent
• Passionate about both audio and TV/film
• Well-versed in a variety of cultures and the latest happenings in TV, film, and music.
• 3 to 5 years experience in audio production (narrative not required, internships count)
• Fluent in audio editing software (Hindenburg or Pro Tools preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to organize multiple projects at once and work across geographically-dispersed teams
• Ability to work collaboratively, with multiple people of different opinions, backgroundsand experiences
• Enthusiastic about creating an equitable workplace

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 it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:
Under the guidance of the Executive Producer of TV & Film Podcasts, this producer leads internal production teams and works closely with hosts and editors to produce podcasts.

CREATIVE
- Watches a given series/film with a critical, curious eye
- Contributes and develop initial show ideas into a workable concept with the production team
- Works with editors, associate producers, and talent to storyboard individual episodes and overarching series
- Conducts pre-interviews and interviews independently
- Shares constructive feedback on associate producer's interview preps and conversation-based outlines
- Practices self-editing
- Responds to RFPs when asked and available, pitches and brainstorms podcast concepts
- Captures and creates opportunities for great tape in the studio and in the field
- Independently directs interviews and host narration sessions
- Creates in depth prep documents for hosts, shaping an arc to a conversation or interview
- Collaborates with hosts or producers to write scripts
- Reviews select tape to help identify the best moments
- Scripts, assembles and scores conversation-based episodes exceptionally, on a tight deadline, with technical and editorial skill with little editorial oversight
- Able to do basic mixing (level, EQ and compress) on conversation/interview based episodes

ADMINISTRATIVE
- Confidently leads larger scale conversation-based show productions
- Independently creates realistic production calendars and meets deadlines based on the schedule
- Managing host relationships
- Organizing tape and reporting on the project's server
- Helps mentor and train junior producers

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