Senior Producer, Front Office Sports Today

Front Office Sports

New York, NY

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off
Full-Time

Job Description

Description

About the Role

As a Senior Producer, you will work hand-in-hand with our host(s) to create smart and engaging content, providing clear production direction and creating episode outlines each day that align with the Front Office Sports brand.

Our Senior Producer will also edit audio and video content for our shows and have technical studio knowledge and experience. The Senior Producer will also utilize their knowledge and experience to mentor, support, and advise fellow team members. The ideal candidate will be growth-minded and filled with ideas to help all of our shows chart while paying close attention to metrics.

The ideal candidate will also have a good understanding of the social landscape. Our Senior Producer will work closely with the social team to adapt our daily show content for audiences across various platforms (i.e., Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube) and keep up with industry trends. Highly efficient time management and superb attention to detail are a must—our Senior Producer will also source guests for shows, oversee a studio calendar, and be responsible for scheduling audio and video content.

Our Senior Producer should be proactive, creative, collaborative, organized, efficient, detail-oriented, accountable, and enthusiastic—not to mention a Front Office Sports fan and a lover of all things inside the business of sports.

Key Responsibilities

Lead production on the Front Office Sports Today daily podcast and other assigned podcasts/shows, directing remote and in-studio audio and video content and creating outlines that are creative, fun, and primed for success
Lead post-production on assigned shows, editing clean and dynamic audio and video content with an ear and eye toward social
Manage day-to-day responsibilities of daily show production (i.e., guest procurement, show outlines/host notes, content strategy, social strategy, PR distribution, scheduling, post)
Work closely with host(s) to create best-in-class content, providing regular and constructive feedback with an eye toward growth
Work alongside the social team to create optimized and promoted content across platforms (i.e., Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) and manage channels related to the show
Support team with new ideas to grow daily show audience and listenership
Prep guests and host through topic ideation, sponsorship, guest screening, and outline review
Work with marketing and content teams on social-forward strategies to improve and reach new audiences
Proven community/ audience engagement experience via personal and brand social channels

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

5+ years of experience producing daily shows/podcasts
Must be a seasoned audio and video editor
Strong interest and fluency in the business of sports
Technical understanding of audio recording equipment and hosting platforms (i.e., Riverside, Megaphone, Spotify Ad Analytics, Apple Connect, etc.)
Experience creating audio and video content for social video platforms (i.e., TikTok, YouTube)
Knowledge of how to grow a podcast audience on YouTube
Deep knowledge of best practices/tactics to grow downloads across iTunes, Spotify, and other audio distribution platforms
Considerable understanding of the major social platforms as a consumer and producer
An obsession with production quality and strong creative skills in segment producing, script and outline writing, and host prep and direction.
Sharp eye for talent and guests who will bring compelling stories
Passion for working with and sourcing a network of diverse talent, bringing unique voices into the Front Office Sports Community
Strong organization and communication skills
Experience managing production responsibilities across multiple shows
Ability to work efficiently on deadline; adaptability to varying workflows and editorial demands
Experience working in news and digital media preferred
Experience producing a daily audio/video show is strongly preferred

Perks & Benefits

Hybrid employees work from FOS’s New York office three days a week, while remote employees can opt for an Upflex coworking membership
All employees receive a quarterly FlexFund or a stipend to use towards home office or commuter needs
Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays
Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
Wellness perks include a ClassPass stipend, Health Advocate, TelaDoc, and Talkspace
An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup