Senior Producer – Sawa Digital

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 Senior Producer – Sawa Digital 

The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is seeking a Senior Producer – Sawa in Digital Department for developing, producing, and managing multiple types and genres of audio content.

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

• Plan episodes, finalize pitches, coordinate assignments, and supervise preparation of copy and audio input.
• Assign and edit news stories from staff, freelance and contract reporters.
• Oversee format improvements, production plans and assignments.

• Provide feedback, review, and approve of final copies of scripts and audio content.
• Oversee field and studio recordings.
• Oversee format improvements, production plans and assignments.
• Supervise all aspects of post-production, ensuring final product meets all editorial and technical standards. .
• Leverage MBN’s global network of reporters to produce audio content from around the region that speak to target audience’s concerns and interests.
• Stay abreast of industry standards to ensure all audio content  meets best practice standards.
• Assist in developing and producing new podcasts.
• Train staff on audio storytelling techniques and best practices.
• Manage audio operations, including budgets, staffing and creative.
• Work closely with MBN staff to identify and develop existing internal content opportunities.
• Set KPIs for audience growth and continually evaluate performance.
• Partner with cross-network teams on marketing and communication strategies.
• Manage partnerships with key distributors and potential content providers.

Candidates are required to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, journalism, or relevant field.
• At least 5 years of experience working in audio content production.
• Proven experience in developing host and producer talent.
• Sound editorial/narrative judgement.
• Highly skilled at writing, with a creative approach of audio storytelling.
• Strong cross-departmental collaborative skills.
• Scripting, editing, and sound quality/audio editing skills required.

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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