Senior Podcast Producer

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 Senior Podcast Producer

The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is seeking  Senior Podcast Producer to develop and manage digital audio programs across multiple podcast platforms at our headquarters in Springfield, VA.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES Duties and responsibilities noted below are considered to be the essential functions of the job

• Plan episodes and finalize pitches.
• Supervise research, interviews and writing of podcasts.
• Provide feedback, review, and re-writes of final copies and tape.
• Lead with the producer and presenter in-field and studio recordings.
• Contribute and supervise post-production and ready episodes for mastering.
• Coordinate with MBN network of reporters and producers on partnerships for making episodes from around the World. 
• Grow the podcasts in quantity and quality.
• Stay abreast of industry standards to ensure podcasts are meeting best practices.
• Assist in developing and producing future podcasts.
• Train interns and new staff on podcast techniques and best practices.
• Manage podcast productions, including budgets, staffing and creative.
• Work closely with MBN staff to identify and develops existing internal podcast opportunities.
• Set KPIs for audience growth and continually evaluates performance.
• Partner with cross-network teams on marketing and communication strategies.

Candidates are required to have:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in mass communications, journalism, or relevant field.
• At least 5 years of experience working in social media or analytics at a news organization.
• Proven experience in developing host and producer talent.
• Outstanding editorial/narrative judgement.
• Highly skilled at writing, with a creative approach of storytelling.
• Strong cross-departmental collaborative skills.
• Scripting, editing, and sound quality/audio editing skills required.
• Ability to accommodate flexible work schedule to support 24/7 news environment.

MBN is a non-profit grantee of the federal government that directly communicates with the people of the Middle East and North Africa through television, radio, and digital media.  MBN’s mission is to expand the spectrum of ideas, opinions, and perspectives available in the media of the Middle East and North Africa; provide objective, accurate, and relevant news and information; and, accurately represent America, Americans, and American policies.   Through its multimedia broadcasts, MBN seeks to inform, engage, and connect with the regions’ people in support of universal freedoms.

MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.

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