Podcast Advertising Creative Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Creative Producer, Vox Media Podcast Network

The Creative Producer for Podcast Advertising drives the creative vision for all assigned projects that involve host talent, from large-scale branded content campaigns to quick-turn scripts for hosts, from video to audio to social. We want our podcast advertising - particularly our host-driven advertising - to be as innovative, compelling and addictive as our editorial products so this role is for the person who lives and breathes copy and advertising; a seasoned writer and producer who wants to innovate, be creative, and get weird. This role is also for someone who is ultra-adaptive, able to shift between different voices, and organized. We win when our ads deliver on time and with creative no other network can offer.

A large part of this role is producing advertising copy so writing chops are a must, along with the ability to write for and capture the voices of various podcast hosts. The role is an exciting opportunity to work with a growing team to push the creative boundaries of the evolving podcast advertising world. The ideal candidate will be passionate about podcasting, have a clear understanding of the copy and ad production process, and have experience building great content for high-profile brands.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Liaise between the Brand Studio and Vox Media Podcast Network’s editorial teams on host-read recordings and needs. Work closely with Brand Studio Production to initiate and implement systems while overseeing both pre and post-production of host-read ads. The most successful candidates will have a clear understanding that the responsibilities of this position will evolve, requiring agility, flexibility, organization and an open mind.
• Write and revise scripts for daily ad production on tight deadlines.
• Work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholder teams, from pre-sale to post, to execute best-in-class branded content.
• Own end-to-end production of VMPN custom host-driven content including developing concept pitches, attending internal and external kick-offs with agencies and clients, developing project plans and timelines, managing approvals and feedback, and executing creative vision.
• Work with Brand Studio team to come up with new/interesting host-read formats that can be worked into scripts or pitched as new products.
• Gather creative assets including remote host read recording sessions, organizing tape syncs, interviewing, sourcing music and sound effects.
• Exhibit grace under pressure while managing multiple concurrent projects including a mix of branded content and standard ad products.
• Review all host read ads and provide prompt, constructive feedback to freelance writers.
• Cast, schedule, and direct VO talent for both custom segments and daily ad production.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
• A Bachelor's Degree or 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Copywriting chops. The ability to distill a client’s story to its essence and convey it to listeners.
• Familiarity with advertising, the branded content landscape and working with agencies and advertisers.
• Experience managing creative projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Confident and kind communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Great writing skills. Some light audio engineering is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative and creative spirit! This role is ever-evolving and growing, an openness is crucial.
• Video/audio editing and light mixing a plus.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

This is a New York based position.

WHAT COMES NEXT

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message.