Project Feature Producer - Podcasts
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Project: Feature Producer I - Podcasts
Job Summary:
Project: Feature Producer I - Podcasts is a proven and effective contributor to shows and production units as assigned by Producers and Coordinating Producers. Project: Feature Producer I - Podcasts demonstrates superior creativity in assembling production elements including teases and features, develops and produces show segments and stories using non-linear editing systems.
Responsibilities:
• Produces long-form and short-form feature stories, profiles, and episodes in podcast form, from concept to completion for air.
• Generates, researches and pitches podcast concepts; determines the content, writing, editing style and storyline/narrative of the podcast; arranges for talent, equipment and crews; identifies storylines for narrative; writes script; oversees and conducts interviews; oversees editing to achieve the desired story arc and high-end production.
• Plans and directs the work of freelance production personnel and freelance technicians during podcast productions. Ability to edit, use of Pro Tools and knowledge of innovations in technology with audio equipment is a plus.
• Presents work for review to the responsible Senior Coordinating Producer, Coordinating Producer or Senior Managing Producer at regular intervals and milestones.
• Participates in decisions regarding the full scope of creative, content, production and cost/benefit decisions for assigned Podcasts.
• Recommendations and decisions are subject to general review and are guided by the defined objectives and outcomes of assigned podcast projects.
• Pushes the envelope creatively while working within confines of budget restrictions of particular podcast.
• Works independently without Talent when necessary or desired, conducting in-depth interviews and with well-written scripts.
• Embraces and seeks knowledge of digital/social media and technological advances in field and post production.
• Actively maximizes cross-platform potential of podcast production.
• Researches sports information and utilizes information resources in support of productions and to ensure accuracy.
• Values the VTL and digital archive systems and proactively works to ensure important material is preserved in these systems.
Working nights, weekends and holidays is expected in this role.
Basic Qualifications:
• Frequent travel to news gathering sights; availability to work weekends.
• Has an ability to identify, create and write compelling podcast scripts, executing high-end production from concept to completion.
• Understands what content is compelling and relevant to the podcast, and actively suggests appropriate ideas.
• Has strong research, reportorial/journalistic and storytelling skills.
• Has strong communication and writing skills.
• Proven ability to supervise effectively audio crews and editors; has demonstrated high-end, cinematic production skills with editing, audio/music, etc.
• Has budget and resource management skills
• Minimum 5 years of progressively complex related production experience with advanced prior experience reporting and producing podcasts
• Specific knowledge of production technique used in digital and social media.
• Use of various computer programs, including video editing programs and photoshop, Microsoft Outlook, ENPS, NCS, various inter and intranet sites.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 years of experience using non-linear edit software such as Avid and Adobe Premiere and able to produce rough cuts of segments for preliminary screening. Preference given to candidates with strong editing background, who can edit, color-correct, and provide final audio mix and well as an ability to enhance audio with a program like Pro Tools.
• Minimum 3 years of experience using field audio equipment to produce and gather broadcast quality audio.
Required Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education
• College or Technical School degree in communications, electronics, television production or related field is desired.
About ESPN:
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call ESPN.
ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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