Senior Podcast Producer

Posted 146 weeks ago

A full time Senior Producer position
Fully remote: working with a USA-based team at Wealth Quarterback LLC.

Salary range: $85,000 to $100,000 (yearly rate) - subject to experience plus Health Insurance, Pension

The Senior Podcast Producer plays a vital role in the production of The Financial Quarterback podcast, and is responsible for all aspects of production. This role includes production support and development, as well as acting as story editor for the show. Additionally, the Senior Producer will be guiding/directing talent to best support the narrative of the podcast, overseeing contractors/vendors involved with production, editorial selection and direction of the podcast. This individual has demonstrated measurable success in crafting podcasts from beginning to end, works well with teams, loves creative problem solving, excels at audience engagement, and has a strong ear for what works well in audio.

The Senior Producer helps answer four questions:

• What is the editorial direction of each episode?

• How do we create content that continually engages with our audience?

• How do we find unique ways of telling stories within our category?

• Who should be on our podcast to help us tell our stories?

Much like a conductor, the Senior Producer must find a balance between the various moving parts of podcast production, including pre-production, live capture, and post-production. As well as, talent direction, editorial structure and engagement optimization. Senior Producers excel at creative work, talent relations and project management, since their role requires a creative drive, an aptitude for talent management and an organized personality to sync all moving parts of production. Making sure that the various points of each show’s production are in sync and moving towards growth and engagement.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Production:

• Research content and topics to inform the editorial direction of the show.

• Assemble prep docs, scripts and background research for the host.

• Research and pitch guest ideas that fit the theme of the show.

• Conduct outreach to guests and maintain relationships with guests.

• Coordinate recording schedule with talent according to availability.

• Work with various stakeholders when planning show/new season/special episode launch.

• Work with growth team on continued audience growth and engagement.

Live capture:

• Run remote live recording sessions and monitor all outputs for optimal quality.

• Become familiar with host setups and troubleshoot any technical issues among hosts/guests.

• Keep time and direct hosts through recordings.

• Keep the host on track and on topic.

• Keep detailed notes and time cues for post production edit and promotional content.

Post Production

• Edit episodes accordingly to ensure engagement, flow and value for audiences.

• Mix/master audio accordingly for top quality sound.

• Schedule and manage publishing schedule.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Work with various external vendors on numerous aspects of podcast including:

○ Growth: Engagement and audience development.

○ Production: Work with external vendors to create and distribute ancillary promotional assets.

○ Production: Sound design

• Maintain recording archives and content library.

• Regularly analyze metrics and analytics of performance and pivot accordingly to meet goals.

We are looking for people who:

• Have 3-5 years relevant experience producing successful shows in both audio and video.

• Are familiar with the podcast ecosystem and the various aspects of the medium.

• Are familiar with the YouTube ecosystem and are familiar with shifting landscape of video podcasts.

• Understands the role of research in problem solving, tactical solutions, and creative execution.

• Are well organized and structured.

• Are well versed in working with talent and understand how to guide both novice and experienced hosts.

• Understand how to work cross-functionally. Leading project teams and partnering with stakeholders to execute the work.

• Can work alongside analysts to develop reports to measure the performance of their work.

• Are well versed in various platforms and softwares used in podcasting (Including, but not limited to Adobe, YouTube, Descript, Megaphone and more).

• Have a great problem solving attitude and desire to create high level, engaging content.

• Have a passion for storytelling.

• Are highly motivated and is able to work independently

• Are very organized and has the confidence to keep a complex process on task

• Have a good level of understanding of personal finance and the overall industry (but does not need to be an expert)

You’ll get:

• A competitive compensation package

• A rewarding career at a company that has a long-term commitment to audio storytelling

What's The Financial Quarterback? The Financial Quarterback is a highly successful, long running NYC-based radio show and podcast that helps Americans build a financial game plan. Each week, the host and financial advisor Josh Jalinski covers the latest news in finance and discusses various strategies for wealth preservation and growth. He also sits down with industry leaders who are at the forefront of financial education and wealth preservation.

The Senior Producer will be a key creative of the show and work closely with the host to bring his vision to life and will be part of a growing in-house podcast team.

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