Digital Video Producer II - Podcast

This is a Full Time Job

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Quick Summary (full description below):
The Digital Video Producer II - Podcast will manage content development, production, and ad integration for ESPN audio and video podcasts, while leading a team and collaborating with internal and external partners.

- Salary: $101,900 - $137,000 per year
- Workplace Requirements: On-site in Los Angeles, CA or Bristol, CT; experience managing a team and knowledge of podcast production.
- Years of Experience Required: Minimum 8 years in podcast, digital, or broadcast production; 5 years of experience managing a team.
- Education Requirements: High School Education required; undergraduate or graduate degree preferred.
- Hard Skills Required: Expertise in podcast production, Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects), knowledge of remote recording software, DSLR camera experience, ability to drive podcast downloads and video views.
- Soft Skills Required: Strong communication, leadership, audience engagement, and long-term content strategy development.
- Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience as a field producer, in news and journalism, and recruiting/developing talent.

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Digital Video Producer II – Podcast
Location: Los Angeles, CA or Bristol, CT
Compensation: $101,900 - $137,000 per year

Job Summary:
The Digital Video Producer II - Podcast is responsible for developing, producing, and integrating ads into ESPN audio and video podcasts. The role involves daily collaboration with the podcast leadership team, talent, and various internal and external stakeholders. This individual will oversee both short- and long-term content strategies and manage a team of direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance ideas and concepts for daily productions and long-term planning.
- Ensure content integration across ESPN platforms, including the ESPN App and YouTube.
- Oversee production, editing, and content creation across all relevant platforms.
- Collaborate with ESPN colleagues to produce compelling multi-platform content.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of sports news, trends, and relevant guests for shows.
- Assist with guest talent recruitment and development, while providing editorial guidance.
- Work with sales and marketing teams to align ad inventory with content opportunities.
- Drive audience engagement and develop an audience growth strategy with the podcast leadership team.

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in podcast, digital, or broadcast production.
- At least 5 years of experience managing a team.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects).
- Experience with remote recording software (Zoom, Squadcast, Riverside).
- Field production experience, including DSLR camera operation.
- Background in news and journalism.

Education Requirements:
- High School Education required.
- Undergraduate or graduate degree preferred.

Work Environment:
- This position is based in Los Angeles, CA, or Bristol, CT, and involves collaboration with various teams. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to manage production schedules and staff across multiple platforms.