Seasonal Podcast Associate Producer

Overview /Objective 

The NFL Media Group is seeking a versatile Associate Producer who will play a big role in production of audio and video for the Podcast Department. A successful candidate will be adept in Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere, and has technical experience of working in a video production control room. This position will also be involved with executing a variety of social content to support our various podcasts. Success in this role is reliant on being a self-starter, a creative thinker with a passion for storytelling, and an understanding of and experience with creating podcast content. 

 

*Please submit a reel or link with examples of your work to be considered. 

  

Responsibilities 

• Assist in day-to-day production needs of various NFL Media podcasts  

• Ability to lead and assist the creation of a podcast episode from concept to execution  

• Pitch creative ideas to enhance Contribute to developing new segments within live shows 

• Fluent in entire Adobe Suite, and highly skilled in Audition and Premiere 

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability with live studio related production technologies, multi-platform workflows and equipment 

• Experience with vMix Live Video Streaming Software 

• Operating Audio Mixers, Yamaha QL5, System T S300 SSL, Micing Talent, Setting up IFBs 

• Controlling Robo Cameras, Panasonic AW-RP120  

• Technical Directing, Sony Switchers 

• Ensure episodes meet NFL Media’s high-quality standards editorially, audibly, and visually  

• Stay up to date with industry standards and best practices 

• Creating attention-grabbing promotional content for various NFL content platforms  

• Identify ways to improve the production and promotion process  

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, team-first, deadline-driven environment 

 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcast media or web production or related field  

• 4-10 years of experience in radio/podcast show and/or video post-production 

• Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite  

• Knowledge of sound board and microphones  

• Experience with vMix or other cloud-based production tools 

• Experience with video encoding platforms and tools  

• Interest in pop culture and sports entertainment  

• Strong writing and communication skills  

• Experience working in a newsroom environment and live studio control rooms  

 

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics 

• Thorough knowledge of the NFL Podcast Network, podcast industry, social media platforms 

• Knowledge of the National Football League, including its clubs, players and history 

• A motivated self-starter with a proven ability to work collaboratively and independently 

• Ability to problem solve, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment 

 

Travel 

• There is potential for some travel 

 

Physical Demands  

• Carrying or pushing small equipment is possible  

 

Terms /Expected Hours of Work 

• 7-month employment period, 40 hours/week expected 

• Flexible schedule is a must including weekends, holidays, and late nights 

 

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.