30 for 30 Podcasts will continue to highlight compelling sports stories; staying true to the 30 for 30 brand by going deeper into stories our fans think they know, told by the best audio storytellers and sports reporters on the planet.
Responsibilities :
- Leads editorial planning, production and strategy for 30 for 30 Podcasts
- Articulates vision and sets agenda for short and long-range editorial calendar and planning.
- Lead editor on all 30 for 30 Podcast series/episodes
- Manage internal production team, and also external production partners working on all 30 for 30 Podcasts
- Conducts weekly staff meetings and will create/maintain editorial workflow systems, both within the team and within ESPN.
- Develops relationships throughout ESPN with other key stakeholders and divisions, including: sales, marketing, PR and high level producers representing all platforms around the company.
- Ensures highest-quality production standards.
- Collaborates on budget development and implements approved budget for program, making changes as necessary to meet financial goals.
- Cultivates relationships with prospective talent and partners.
- Assists in the recruitment and development of production and editorial talent.
- Coaches host, reporters, producers and editors to strengthen conversational storytelling skills.
- Coordinates aspects of production, post-production, and program distribution.
- Works with sales and marketing teams to develop strategies for the podcasts, as well as ensuring placement and execution of relevant promotion
- Contributes ideas for sales opportunities.
- Coordinates with marketing team around key events, from planning to execution of regular promotion for the show on internal platforms (TV/Radio) as well as with external distribution partners (Apple, Google, etc).
- Collaborates on the integration, optimization and awards recognition for 30 for 30 audio initiatives.
Basic Qualifications :
- Minimum of 6 years of radio/audio production with experience as editorial leader and creative writer / storyteller / producer.
- Deep passion and knowledge in long form sports podcasting/audio.
- Extensive knowledge of podcasting and digital audio industry.
- Experience in team management.
- Demonstrated digital editing expertise using ProTools audio editing software.
- Curiosity; interest in sports, long form storytelling, and beyond.
- Smart conversationalist with outstanding interview skills.
- Strong journalistic and editorial instincts; exceptional writing ability.
- Thorough understanding of how to operate audio hardware, software and facilities.
- Knowledge and/or understanding of digital listening trends.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Thrives in team setting.
Required Education :
- Bachelor’s Degree
Additional Information :
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