Senior Editorial Producer, Podcasts

Company: ESPN
Location: North Bergen
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

The Senior Editorial Producer will develop, launch and oversee the editorial and production of ESPN's 30 for 30 Podcasts. Top candidates for this role will demonstrate curiosity, a strong work ethic, exceptional journalistic instincts, creative production technique, and dynamic team-management skills. The role requires an editorial and production leader with a creative and inclusive approach to storytelling who can shape the vision and execution 30 for 30 Podcasts. The ideal candidate is a talented writer/storyteller who has a proven track record for developing talent, producing high-quality narrative content, innovation, problem-solving and has extensive experience working in a deadline-oriented environment. He/she will develop an efficient workflow/process, a long-range content strategy, and sales integrations. The Senior Editorial Producer will communicate expectations and deliver feedback to both internal and external talent and staff. He/she will oversee and manage direct reports. Responsibilities include related strategic plans, operational tasks and assignments.

30 for 30 Podcasts will continue to highlight compelling sports stories; staying true to the 30 for 30 brand by going deeper into stories our fans think they know, told by the best audio storytellers and sports reporters on the planet.Responsibilities :

• Leads editorial planning, production and strategy for 30 for 30 Podcasts
• Articulates vision and sets agenda for short and long-range editorial calendar and planning.
• Lead editor on all 30 for 30 Podcast series/episodes
• Manage internal production team, and also external production partners working on all 30 for 30 Podcasts
• Conducts weekly staff meetings and will create/maintain editorial workflow systems, both within the team and within ESPN.
• Develops relationships throughout ESPN with other key stakeholders and divisions, including: sales, marketing, PR and high level producers representing all platforms around the company.
• Ensures highest-quality production standards.
• Collaborates on budget development and implements approved budget for program, making changes as necessary to meet financial goals.
• Cultivates relationships with prospective talent and partners.
• Assists in the recruitment and development of production and editorial talent.
• Coaches host, reporters, producers and editors to strengthen conversational storytelling skills.
• Coordinates aspects of production, post-production, and program distribution.
• Works with sales and marketing teams to develop strategies for the podcasts, as well as ensuring placement and execution of relevant promotion
• Contributes ideas for sales opportunities.
• Coordinates with marketing team around key events, from planning to execution of regular promotion for the show on internal platforms (TV/Radio) as well as with external distribution partners (Apple, Google, etc).
• Collaborates on the integration, optimization and awards recognition for 30 for 30 audio initiatives.Basic Qualifications :
  • Minimum of 6 years of radio/audio production with experience as editorial leader and creative writer / storyteller / producer.
  • Deep passion and knowledge in long form sports podcasting/audio.
  • Extensive knowledge of podcasting and digital audio industry.
  • Experience in team management.
  • Demonstrated digital editing expertise using ProTools audio editing software.
  • Curiosity; interest in sports, long form storytelling, and beyond.
  • Smart conversationalist with outstanding interview skills.
  • Strong journalistic and editorial instincts; exceptional writing ability.
  • Thorough understanding of how to operate audio hardware, software and facilities.
  • Knowledge and/or understanding of digital listening trends.
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Thrives in team setting.Required Education :
    • Bachelor's DegreeAdditional Information :

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