Podcast Producer, Soccer

This is a Freelance Job

Podcast Producer, Soccer (Freelance)

The podcast space is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the media industry. We are looking for a team-member who knows the soccer world inside and out and possesses a deep knowledge of podcast production and industry trends!

This is a Freelance role based in Stamford, CT for the CBS Sports Golazo Network.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal audio programming strategies for our soccer podcasts with the Coordinating Producer
• Produce multiple high-frequency podcasts
• Develop and implement social media plans to grow listeners across key
• platforms for multiple podcasts (This may include YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Threads and Facebook)
• Develop and implement podcast-focused strategies around email and games
• Work closely with Soccer production group daily to develop podcast-adjacent programming
• Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on KPIs for podcasts you produce
• Maintain a close watch on industry trends and provide recurring reports to senior management
• Take current TV shows and find paths to turn the audio into engaging podcasts to maximize content across platforms

Basic Qualifications

• Experience producing audio and video programming
• Minimum 3-5 years working in media
• In-depth soccer knowledge, including men’s and women’s leagues
• Expert analytical expertise with the ability to transform findings into actions
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with experience working with talent and production members
• Ability to work with and lead a collaborative production team and help guide and shape the editorial direction of multiple shows
• Experience working and managing a tight production schedule, translate ideas into action and prioritize a team’s responsibilities
• Strong ability to keep open lines of communication on a team
• Effectively deliver clear, conscientious feedback on both stories and performance
• Adobe Premiere and Audition skills are preferred
• Bilingual abilities are a plus!

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the SEC ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount , including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount . CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $56000.0 - 70000.0.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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