The Ringer seeks a senior sports podcast producer for its Los Angeles studio. This position will work closely with producers and talent to develop, plan, and execute a variety of sports content across our network.
The ideal candidate is creative and self-motivated, and has a deep understanding of the sports news cycle, including, but not limited to, NFL, NBA, MLB, golf, college football/basketball, soccer, and sports gambling content. This person should also have experience producing short- and long-form audio content. Most importantly, the candidate should have a passion for audio storytelling and an unmatched drive to succeed.
Responsibilities
● Draws on mastery of sports knowledge to produce informative and entertaining content
● Leads the implementation of planning and programming coverage for assigned shows
● Develops podcast structure, segments, and topics with hosts and producers
● Prepares hosts by providing detailed research
● Produces interviews, selects sound bites, writes and edits scripts
● Oversees production tasks including recording, editing, mixing, and publishing audio
● Coaches talent and gives regular feedback
● Liaises with editorial team to ensure holistic, topical coverage across the brand
Requirements
● Minimum of five years’ experience as a producer in sports content
● Background in digital audio editing, preferably in Pro Tools
● Ability to meet objectives and deadlines under pressure, which may involve working evenings and weekends
● Experience pitching ideas and testing new concepts
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● A demonstrated understanding of The Ringer’s taste and voice
This is a permanent, full-time position with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. Please send cover letter, résumé, and examples of produced pieces to jobs@theringer.com with “Senior Podcast Producer” in the subject line.
The Ringer is committed to creating a diverse community and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
