Writer/Producer, Podcast Content - Virtual
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Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 9/19/2017 10:32:00 AM PST
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This position can be located anywhere in the United States.
Are you a script writer, producer of audio dramas, audio journalist, or a successful podcaster? If you understand how to reach an audience with your original content, you love books, and you want to work in a creative collaborative environment, we're looking for you!
Brilliance Publishing is part of the Amazon.com family of companies and we are looking for an experienced and talented Writer/Producer to join our team. In this new role, you will collaboratively lead others, as well as have a hands-on role in creation of content.
You will need to be able to intuitively assess book-related content, be effective in hosting interviews (including authors or celebrities), and be able to script content to share stories with a podcast audience. Ideal candidates will have creative writing and broadcast/podcast experience. A unique qualification will be a demonstrative passion for books and for working with other creative writers and audio professionals.
Responsibilities
include:
• Full ownership of podcast programming using existing resources.
• Delivering quality programming consistently while adhering to deadlines.
• Writing short form, entertaining content that can be made programmatic.
• Using metrics to make data-based decisions on what to select for programming.
• Researching ideas for media presentations, as well as writing and editing content.
• Leading the production and subsequently pitching projects, from development to execution.
• Performing a wide variety of business tasks, including identifying and interviewing sources, fact-checking, and managing talent.
• Imagining and executing sound or video design concepts with engineers and other staff
• Creating assets with a variety of teams (social media, video, digital, marketing) to help reach large audiences over the web, social media and other platforms.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 5 years of experience writing and producing narrative or talent-driven content.
• At least two years of experience in radio, video or podcasting, with additional experience in a deadline-driven media environment
• Experience in storytelling
• Ability to demonstrate highly efficient organizational skills, attention to detail and time-management.
• Ability to showcase prior work projects involving use of compelling research that assists talent in telling a compelling story.
• Bachelor Degree in communication, journalism, TV production, or related field
• Media portfolio of past work, either via link or physical copy.
Ability to travel up to 35%
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A distinct creative approach and program personality
• Experience with audio editing and sound design
• Experience with video production
• Proficiency in ProTools digital audio software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Experience working with talent, especially talent who may be new to media
• A love for and patience with the collaborative process
• Excellent communication skills
• A passion for both the written and spoken word