Podcast Producer

Role: Producer

Location: Newport Beach, California 

About the role: 

We are looking for a Podcast Producer, with a strong background in content production. The role is primarily onsite with one of our financial services clients. You will be responsible for overseeing a busy ecosystem with an associated volume of podcast and video content across a range of platforms. In this role, you will collaborate with the content team & oversee the post-production projects through delivery.  You will be liaising with stakeholders and suppliers as required. You will have at least 6+ years’ production experience with a strong focus on the successful delivery of podcasts, video & digital events. Candidate should be adept at working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, with experience taking initiative and working closely with both internal teams and clients. Ideally, you will have some experience of production within financial services. 

The successful candidate will thrive under pressure with experience across multiple disciplines but specifically will have demonstrated experience of the delivery of multi-language outputs from webcasts, pre-recorded content, insight driven animations & thought leadership content. You will be driven by creative excellence and confident to deliver whilst producing multiple projects at various stages of production. This role will require managing multiple projects of small and medium scale, ensuring high standard production value and smooth delivery within the given timelines and budgets.You will be data informed and ensure a holistic view of the eco-system of production to output relevant data and insights to optimize future outputs. 

What you will be doing: 

• Liaise with our clients -- Marketing Managers to understand scope and objective of every project work with the US Multimedia team to discuss best approach per project – ensuring it aligns with global marketing efforts and managing the project load for the team. 
• In partnership with the Multimedia Team, oversee vendors both to deliver multimedia projects on time and on budget. 
• Estimated breakdown is 50% podcast and 50% video but will fluctuate based on the needs of the business. 
• Serve as the subject matter expert on podcast production, overseeing all aspects from technical duties to administrative tasks.
• Ensure multimedia production aligns with company’s best practices. Work on the day-to-day production of marketing podcasts, internal video educational projects and external marketing videos, coordinating production.
• Manage kick-off briefings and meetings, driving everything from consultation & support to production scoping through production to final delivery. 
• Manage all audio and video recordings for pre-recorded videos with speakers and vendors. 
• Coordinate with the Content Team to ensure speakers are briefed and confident with content to be delivered during recordings.  
• Create transcripts and compile editing scripts for post-production with detailed time codes and clear editing instructions. 
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and manage post-production with meticulous attention to detail; ensuring lower-thirds, top and tail animations, content edits, graphic/b-roll enhancements and disclaimers are consistent and correct. 
• Ensure production and post-production schedules are up to date; coordinate with Marketing Team and vendors to hold dates. 
• Oversee and manage video post-production & review process with stakeholders ensuring we are following rules by work closely with the compliance review team to ensure video content adheres to legal and compliance guidelines.
• Oversee the upload of podcasts and videos to various platforms, from website to social sites and track video performance. Report analytics to Multimedia Manager.  
• Navigate the backend and functionality of podcast and video hosting platforms including Apple, Spotify, Vimeo, YouTube, Brightcove (hosting platform) and other 3rd Party sites. 
• Liaise, support and facilitate communication and tasks with design and post-production  teams.  
• Recognize marketing objectives and how the use of digital media can support marketing requirements.  

What you need to be great in this role: 

• 6+ experience in both project managing and line production of still and moving image is essential with proven knowledge of multimedia & digital events content production. 
• Strong experience in working with live streaming technologies is essential. 
• Financial services experience is a strong plus 
• People person with strong relationship building skills. Proven ability to gain respect, trust and confidence of senior management, partners and clients is required. 
• Excellent communications skills. 
• A keen eye for detail and outside-of-the-box thinking. 
• Team player with the ability to work under own initiative. 
• Extremely organized, flexible, accurate, excellent on the craft and detail. 
• Solutions and deadline driven. 
• Creative, innovative and willing to contribute ideas and professional opinion. 
• Ability to work on multiple projects at any given time. 
• Calm, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines. 
• Dynamic, enthusiastic and positive personality. 
• Great negotiation skills. 
• Great network of contacts in relevant markets.  
• At the time of this posting, the base salary for this position may range from $105,000.00 to $125,000.00. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER’s total compensation package.
• This role will be performed hybrid in either our Newport Beach or New York City locations, 4 days per week. 

Req ID: 10814

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