Description
Audio & Podcast Program Manager
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a leading media voice in the south with a rich journalism history, has a small stable of podcasts, including its award-winning “Breakdown” podcast. We are seeking an entrepreneurial content leader and strategist to develop an expanded portfolio of compelling podcasts and successful consumer audio offerings.
The Audio & Podcast Program Manager will have broad responsibility for audio strategy and execution. They are expected to field content ideas, develop and test them; coordinate and incorporate feedback from market research; and ensure a consistent, high-quality audio experience that reflects the high standards of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s award-winning journalism. This person must be technically skilled, self-directed, highly motivated, detail-oriented, structured, innovative and display an incredible work ethic. This role will report to the Sr. Director of Digital Audience Experience.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution serves a growing, vibrant and diverse metro area in one of the country’s most politically important states. If you believe in the power of professional journalism to shape a better society and more informed citizenry and want to join a team that is ensuring this mission lasts well into the future, please consider applying.
Please note this person must sit in Atlanta, GA.
In this position you will:
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Work with leaders to develop and implement audio and podcast growth strategies (including development of new podcasts) resulting in increased listeners, downloads, and subscriptions
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Have responsibility for end-to-end execution and management of all Atlanta Journal-Constitution podcasts and other audio offerings
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Work with internal talent and reports to coach them toward success in tailoring their work to a listening audience
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Work with our revenue and marketing teams to execute in-audio advertising and promotional campaigns
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Author a consistent set of standards for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s audio products and experience
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Manage internal discussions around creative, research, and strategy
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Report to key stakeholders on podcast content performance, identify metrics that matter, and meet or exceed key performance indicators
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Lead through influence rather than solely through authority.
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Supervise producers, either contract and/or employees, along with processes to produce all products.
Qualifications:
What we expect you to have to be ready:
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BA/BS with 6+ years and at least 1 year of leadership (MS with 4+ or Ph.D with at least 1 year or at least 10 years with no degree).
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Experience working with podcasting, digital, and social media platforms
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Experience with audio editing, engineering or other aspects of production
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Demonstrated knowledge of the business of podcasting
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Proficiency in audio design and audio mixing
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Strong verbal, written skills and presentation skills
Preferred Experience in one or more of the following:
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Business strategy and research
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Talent development
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