Producer, Sports Podcasts

Sinclair Broadcast Group•New York, NY

7d•$76,000 - $95,000

About The Position

We are seeking an NYC-based Producer to help develop, lead, and grow an NBA focused podcast. The ideal candidate will have strong content development skills, and an impressive track record of show running highly engaging and entertaining talk shows across digital channels (podcasts, YouTube, etc.) working directly with high-profile talent. Strong editorial judgement, deep knowledge of the sports and entertainment landscapes (especially basketball and related culture conversations), basic production skills, and a keen eye for engaging social media content, are vital components to the role.

Requirements

4 or more years producing compelling long-form talk content, ideally in a digital space (podcasts, YouTube, etc.)
Strong understanding of engaging content across digital channels, particularly in the sports and entertainment space
Skilled in audience growth strategies and best practices across YouTube, podcast, and social media platforms
Extremely proactive, well organized, and able to manage projects at various stages simultaneously
Experience with creatively executing sales deliverables, including show integrations and custom branded content
Collaborative leader, able to both give and take direction/feedback on various projects
A creative outside-the-box thinker, ideating new ways to engage audiences across YouTube and social-first platforms
Someone who wants to win, and is consistently pushing themselves and others around them to be better
Ability to work efficiently against a deadline, ensuring projects are moving along on time without sacrificing quality
Skilled in all aspects of on-location shoots, production workflows and software, and asset delivery
Comfortable working directly with high-profile talent, maintaining a professional demeanor
Flexibility to work mornings, nights and/or weekends, as projects call for

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day production, supporting all aspects of content development, editing, publishing, promotion, and monetization
In collaboration with senior leadership and talent, develop and execute long-term creative and content strategies. Ensure each episode aligns with our North Star.
Create and manage a content roadmap that aligns with overall show strategy and audience growth tactics
Manage all aspects of pre-production, including show concepts and content, rundowns creation, sales deliverables, guest booking, and talent scheduling
Lead a team of show editors, associate producers, and social coordinators, creating an efficient and collaborative team environment
Manage production teams on in-person shoots, including talent, crew, and studio management
Drive an efficient post-production process, ensuring all teams are aligned on assets, deliverables and timelines for all content across all channels
Ensure all sponsorship requirements are completed and QC’d, including host-read ads, sponsored segments, and video/social integrations
Effectively communicate with all cross-functional teams, ensuring information is delivered to the proper parties, including sales, marketing, and PR
Educate, provide feedback, and elevate all talent and staff, coaching them on best practices, maximizing their skillsets
Track show analytics and audience trends, use creative judgement to help shape future editorial decisions
Collaborate with internal teams to execute an effective promotional strategy across a variety of mediums
Keep up with news and trends to understand how to develop programming based on what is resonating with audiences
Liaise with senior leadership to provide show updates, feedback, and growth plans
Conceptualize new show launches from scratch, collaborating with talent and senior leadership on content, formatting, production, and distribution strategies
Other duties as assigned