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Executive Producer of Non-Fiction

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About AT WILL MEDIA

One of the fastest growing independently-owned podcast studios in the U.S., AT WILL MEDIA is an award-winning, full-service production company, founded in 2016 by CEO Will Malnati. With decades of combined experience in storytelling and sound design, we set the pace for the podcast industry as a partner for production services and critically acclaimed originals.

Originals: In 2022, our diverse slate of non-fiction and scripted originals consists of the Webby Award-winning Wild Things, an Apple TV+ docu-series exploring the lives of Siegfried and Roy, the first ever audio-only singing competition in partnership with Audible, and KOZ, a scripted narrative about the real life of undercover ATF agent Darrin Kozlowski. Other originals include the 40 year old unsolved case of Unsealed: The Tylenol Murders in partnership with The Chicago Tribune and audiochuck and an Audible Original scripted comedy Sorry Charlie Miller starring Zachary Quinto and Michelle Buteau.

Production Services: Partners and clients include The New York Times, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Apple TV+, Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, Ford, Verizon, Entertainment Weekly, GQ, Morgan Stanley, Bleacher Report, The Clinton Foundation, and Viacom/CBS. AT WILL MEDIA is a Webby Award winner and has received nominations for “Best Branded Podcast” at the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards and “Best Entertainment Podcast” at the 2021 Ambie Awards.

What We Are Looking For

AT WILL MEDIA (AWM) is seeking an Executive Producer of Non-Fiction to oversee the development, production, and execution of a slate of original shows. This role requires professional podcast experience at a network, production company, or media company. The Executive Producer will help staff and manage our non-fiction production team. The Executive Producer reports to the VP of Originals, and will be a part of AWM’s senior leadership team.

A successful candidate is an experienced people-manager, a strategic and creative problem solver, and, above all, an executor who can help AWM meet the highest quality production standards. The ideal candidate has deep industry knowledge and proven experience with new show development, talent, budget work, and staffing. They possess strong writing and editorial skills, impeccable time management skills, and can motivate and lead a team with clear communication, empathy, and a sense of humor. The Executive Producer has the skills and experience to build strong and healthy teams, and oversee multiple shows from development through post-production.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Oversee multiple projects from AWM’s slate of non-fiction original programming.
  • Build project-based show teams.
  • Manage a team of producers at various levels, on a project-basis, and on an individual level, charting growth opportunities and skill building.
  • Work closely with the Development team as projects transition from development to pre-production – communicate goals and deadlines to the team, and oversee the execution of deliverables to clients and partners.
  • Codify operational processes for projects moving from development into production.
  • Staff strong teams for original projects made up of full-time staff members and/or contractors.
  • Create and track show budgets and present them to partners, evaluating and iterating as necessary to meet financial goals, in partnership with the finance department and Sr. Director of Business Development.
  • Liaise with legal and executive team leadership to draft and execute contracts, statements of work, and agreements and documents for new contractors and partners.
  • Build rapport and maintain ongoing communication with studio executives and creative partners.
  • Provide ongoing feedback and operational improvements to production teams, along with establishing/overseeing workflows and processes across all originals projects
  • Identify, scout, and build relationships with talent (hosts, journalists, directors, actors, etc.)
  • Mentor producers and APs, and invest in their development and growth.

Qualifications & Skills

  • 8+ year minimum industry experience, with 4+ years and proven ability managing podcast production teams.
  • Clear vision and strategy for people management.
  • Strong rolodex and/or relationships with key podcast distributors, producers, and executives.
  • Proven success launching podcasts and/or running a slate of programming.
  • Strong editorial judgment, hands-on production skills, and the ability to receive and deliver clear and constructive feedback.
  • Strong vision for the future of podcasting and untapped audiences/revenue streams.
  • Familiarity with legal and contractual processes relating to commissioning, licensing, and optioning formats.
  • Excellent and strategic written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of G-Suite, Slack, and Airtable.

Candidates who meet most but not all of the qualifications above are still encouraged to apply.

Reports To: VP of Originals

Works With: VP of Originals, Supervising Producers, Sr. Development Manager, Sr. Director of Business Development

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: 110-125K

AT WILL MEDIA offers a comprehensive total rewards (salary and benefits) package:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Unlimited PTO and company paid holidays
  • Remote and work-from-home arrangements
  • Other flexible benefits

Location: In response to COVID-19, this position is currently remote. Candidates based in NYC or LA preferred.

AT WILL MEDIA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or family or parental status and to conform to all applicable laws and regulations to that regard. The AT WILL MEDIA equal employment opportunity policy includes all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and initial employment, promotion and transfer, administration, and the application of service, retirement, seniority and employee benefit policies.

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