Senior Manager, Audio Production

Job Description

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Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Production Manager to join our MSNBC Audio Unit. This role will work across the unit to support multiple projects, managing operational and technical structures that keep the unit moving. The Senior Production Manager will ensure high technical standards, design workflows, mix tape, and manage a small team of engineers. They will also work to build unit cohesion through strong organizational and administrative skills, and collaboration with the external platform partners that showcase our content. The Senior Production Manager will report to and work closely with the unit's Executive Producer to ensure that the department is running smoothly and to make sure our public presence is properly managed. The Senior Production Manager should have an understanding of and interest in news and politics, as well as journalism best practices.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Manage production calendars
• Train new team members, including our linear partners responsible for showcasts & ensure podcasts are posted properly to spec
• Help set up shoots
• Book studios
• Book crews
• Manage needs for live event recordings
• Collaborate with TV crews on best audio practices
• Serve as on-the-ground audio mixer
• Ingest video & audio for podcast edits
• Operations support to launch new podcasts, including:
• Posting trailers & feed drops
• Notifying Sirius of new shows
• Collaborating with marketing & EP on feed presentation
• Work with platforms team to build website infrastructure for new shows
• Build new feeds
• As new shows are launched, design workflows around existing personnel and resources
• Maintain & organize cloud storage folders
• Maintain log of equipment & purchase equipment when needed
• Evaluate software & hardware needs for the unit; source & negotiate contracts with vendors
• Troubleshoot technical problems
• Manage a team of engineers
• Assigning engineers to audio mixes and video edits where appropriate
• Hiring freelance engineers when needed
• Establish video podcast workflows & ensure compliance to spec
• Mix episodes; QC final episodes
• License music for episodes & maintain music library
• Oversee copyrighting processes & manage cue sheets
Additional Requirements
• Must be willing to work varied shifts as news changes
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
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Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of audio production experience
• High-level technical expertise in ProTools and Descript
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects under deadline
Desired Qualifications:
• Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills
• Self-starter
• Fast learner
• Enjoys solving problems
• Works well within a large organization

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