Senior Audio Producer (Sports)

at  Mediahuis

Job Title:
Senior Audio Producer (Sports)
Function:
Editorial
Department:
Editorial
Reporting to:
Group Head of Audio
Role Purpose
We are hiring a highly skilled Senior Audio Producer to join our team and play a leading role in the creation and development of a daily sports podcast. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our current podcast slate (The Indo Daily, Crime World, The Left Wing, The Throw-In). In conjunction with the Group Sports Editor and the Group Head of Audio, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing a high-quality, engaging product that sets our daily podcast apart in the competitive sports media landscape.
The ideal candidate will have expert sporting knowledge and interest in a broad variety of sports including women’s sports. You will possess a vison and strategy for our sports audio output that will grow a strong community of listeners. You will have excellent editorial judgement, will devise a unique content strategy and are accountable for the quality of the finished product.

Role Responsibilities (Overview)

• Conceptualise, plan, and execute high-quality audio content for a daily sports podcast; including breaking sports news, informative analysis and live event coverage.
• Develop creative and innovative ideas for segments, interviews, and features to keep the content fresh, exciting, and in line with audience preferences.
• Lead and delegate end-to-end production; from pre-production, research to recording, editing, and publishing.
• Be a confident, engaging and authoritative on-air contributor and cover presenter.
• Work collaboratively with hosts, guests, the sports desk, and wider newsroom to implement and oversee seamless production workflows.
• Identify and secure the absolute best contributors.
• Give constructive feedback to presenters and guests to ensure the highest quality content.
• Work closely with sound designers, give clear feedback and direction in post-production to develop a consistent brand sound.
• Possess a strong understanding of audio recording and editing software/tools, staying abreast of industry advancements to improve production processes.
• Monitor audience analytics to access performance and adjust content strategies accordingly.
• Proactively seek opportunities to engage with the audience through social media, and other platforms to build a loyal, interactive listener base.
• Build and nurture relationships internally and externally.
• Cultivate beneficial working partnerships with outside sports agencies.
• Other duties as required.

Note: This role requires flexibility in working hours to accommodate the demands of a daily podcast production schedule.
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Experience & Qualifications (Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge)

• At least 6 years’ podcast or radio production experience, preferably within sports, with a recognised and demonstrated standard of excellence in production.
• 3rd level media/journalist qualification desirable.
• A portfolio or reel highlighting previous work in audio production.

Skills

Behavioural

• Results-driven with hands-on, creative experience of growing audience reach within the radio or podcast industry.
• Demonstrated history of leadership and people management skills.
• Strategic and decisive mindset and persuasive communication skills.
• Excellent editorial judgement, a passion for sports storytelling.
• Deep interest and understanding of the podcast landscape.
• Flexibility to adapt to a continuously changing journalistic landscape

Technical

• Extensive working knowledge of libel law and relevant legislation.
• Comprehensive sports knowledge and an interest in women’s sports.
• Editing skills (Adobe Audition and/or Protools) and experience of other relevant software (cms and transcription services).
• Data literate comfortable with all podcast platform metrics.
• Familiarity with sports analytics and statistical tools is a plus.

• Conceptualise, plan, and execute high-quality audio content for a daily sports podcast; including breaking sports news, informative analysis and live event coverage.
• Develop creative and innovative ideas for segments, interviews, and features to keep the content fresh, exciting, and in line with audience preferences.
• Lead and delegate end-to-end production; from pre-production, research to recording, editing, and publishing.
• Be a confident, engaging and authoritative on-air contributor and cover presenter.
• Work collaboratively with hosts, guests, the sports desk, and wider newsroom to implement and oversee seamless production workflows.
• Identify and secure the absolute best contributors.
• Give constructive feedback to presenters and guests to ensure the highest quality content.
• Work closely with sound designers, give clear feedback and direction in post-production to develop a consistent brand sound.
• Possess a strong understanding of audio recording and editing software/tools, staying abreast of industry advancements to improve production processes.
• Monitor audience analytics to access performance and adjust content strategies accordingly.
• Proactively seek opportunities to engage with the audience through social media, and other platforms to build a loyal, interactive listener base.
• Build and nurture relationships internally and externally.
• Cultivate beneficial working partnerships with outside sports agencies.
• Other duties as required