Supervising Producer - Branded Podcasts

iHeartMedia•New York, NY

61d

About The Position

Ruby -- iHeartMedia’s Branded Content Studio -- is looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented Supervising Producer with a background in branded content, marketing, and audio production to oversee the creative direction, scheduling, logistics and recording of audio content that prominently feature brand integrations, as well as some of the assets for marketing these shows. You will produce and market original branded content developed by the Ruby team, as well as branded episodes and segments for established iHeartPodcast titles. In doing so, you will work closely with our sales, reporting, and marketing teams, acting as a primary point of contact for our key clients by communicating effectively between agencies, brand clients, production teams, and talent.

Requirements

Success in this position will rely heavily on the ability to understand brand challenges and solve those challenges through the audio medium.
Strong communication skills and a proven track record in audio production and/or brand storytelling through various mediums is a must.
At least 3-4 years of project management or production experience, with proven ability to deliver multi-faceted projects on time and on budget
Experience producing and/or engineering high quality audio at a professional level
Strong client and talent-facing background – solid presentation skills, excellent written and verbal skills, and an ability to communicate professionally with big personalities in the entertainment realm
Self-starter, ability to work across multiple teams simultaneously
A passion for podcasting
Upbeat, entrepreneurial attitude
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and wear many hats when necessary
A strategic mind that can plan beyond immediate tasks and always stay two steps ahead
Experience managing teams and 3rd party vendors
Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision
Problem solving skills within established procedures
Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems
Close attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels

Responsibilities

Conduct research and prepare interview questions, outlines, scripts, and other creative deliverables as required by the production
Create and manage production timeline
Create & distribute production one-sheet
Submit and track title clearance requests
Talent curation & guest booking
Create digital project ecosystem (Dropbox, GDrive, Descript, Riverside, Omny, etc)
Facilitate tech questionnaires and coordinate tech checks
Ship/Track mic kits
Liaise with internal production stakeholders on recording logistics and timelines
Schedule, facilitate, and/or engineer recording sessions
Set up Riverside recording links for remote sessions
Book and coordinate studios/engineers for in-person sessions
Attend weekly production calls with client
Maintain production timeline
Submit production invoices for processing
Create show expense trackers & Log production/post-production expenses
Write episode descriptions / metadata for podcast platforms
Deliver paper edits and provide editor with notes on episode cuts
QA audio cuts - script matches, confirm all notes are addressed
Assist editors with soundbites / clips, music, and SFX
Deliver edits and various deliverables to clients / stakeholders, answer questions as necessary, and relay feedback to Post-Production team
Generate transcripts as needed
Mic kit retrieval & logging
Deliver final show metadata & QC check
Manage show RSS feeds (upload audio + final metadata; create ad markers)
Complete budget actualizations
Close out production vendor accounts
Update show production status in Producer Interface
Digital project archival; work with producers, engineers, editors, and all partners to confirm all project deliverables are saved and labeled properly
Oversee the podcast artwork development process (e.g. engage designers, create mood boards, coordinate reviews, etc.)
Manage production of podcast video clips, audiograms, or other promotional materials
Assist with social media management, including content generation – automated and custom – and managing a content calendar
Awards submissions and tracking

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, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
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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