Podcast Continuity Assistant
About The Position
We’re looking for an eager and tech-savvy Podcast Continuity Assistant to join our dynamic podcast spot production team. In this entry-level role, you'll gain hands-on experience with audio editing, script processing, and workflow management across multiple digital platforms. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring our advertisers are engaged and excited about our podcasts. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally with producers and sales teams to deliver timely and high-quality spots, ensuring an exceptional client experience from start to finish. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker who thrives in the digital landscape and can pivot quickly to meet challenges. An independent self-starter, you excel at mastering software programs and platforms in no time. While you can work autonomously, you shine as a team player when it comes to collaboration. Experience with Project Management Software (i.e. Airtable), Podcast Publishing (i.e. Omny), and Audio Editing Software (i.e. Wavelab or Adobe Audition) is a bonus!
Requirements
- Ability to learn new systems quickly
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and mange time effectively
- Data entry skills
- Aptitude to excel in a high productivity role
- Ability to read and interpret operating and traffic instructions
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong desire to learn about the sales operations side of podcasting
- Outstanding communication and teamwork abilities
- A proactive attitude and the ability to take initiative
- Ability to work within standardized procedures and an understanding of when to escalate
- Skills to solve straightforward problems using established procedures
- Close attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved
- Common courtesy when communicating with coworkers and outside contacts
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Project Management Software (i.e. Airtable)
- Podcast Publishing (i.e. Omny)
- Audio Editing Software (i.e. Wavelab or Adobe Audition)
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and process talent-voiced copy for audio and video production.
- Edit and clean up audio spots voiced by talent to ensure clarity and quality.
- Perform video quality control (QC) to ensure scripts are followed and all mandatory elements are included.
- Manage spot requests using Airtable.
- Maintain detailed documentation and records for each spot request.
- Manage incoming commercial copy and schedule accordingly; update schedule by applying changes in copy or rotation
- Accurately process agency traffic instructions. Some instructions may include complex copy splits, blackout dates, and copy revisions
- Work closely with Sales Department as well as local and national agencies to ensure rotation runs correctly
- Maintain file of all commercial copy and instructions
- Complete all network production (i.e., barter spots, affidavits)
- Use traffic management software to maintain accurate records of all commercial copy
Benefits
- Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
- Company provided and supplemental life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid company holidays
- A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
- A 401K plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
- A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
