Senior Podcast Producer

Summary

Join Blockworks, a leading financial media brand, as a Senior Podcast Producer. You will manage the production of top-tier podcast content, overseeing all aspects from concept to publication. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, sourcing guests, creating engaging social media content, and developing new shows. This role requires 2-4 years of experience in podcast production, ideally within the finance or crypto space, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Blockworks offers a remote-first work environment, comprehensive benefits including 100% medical coverage, flexible PTO, parental leave, and stipends for hardware and professional development. We are looking for a passionate crypto enthusiast with a proven track record of success in podcast production and growth.

Requirements

• Have a passion for creating exceptional content, with an eye for detail and the technical know-how to execute complex, multi-platform content production on a weekly or daily publishing schedule
• Have at least 2-4 years of experience producing, publishing, and growing a weekly podcast/digital video brand, ideally in the finance/digital asset/crypto space
• Have demonstrated success in a Sr. Producer role, including managing production teams, owning production schedules, and overseeing episodic production from concept through delivery
• Be a regular on crypto Twitter, and have your finger on the pulse of major crypto narratives/players, emerging stories, and breaking news
• Have a perspective on content growth strategy and be interested and proactive about seeking out new audiences and opportunities
• Have a track record of exceptional written and verbal communication and be comfortable liaising with high-profile talent, senior leadership, and external stakeholders
• Be extremely organized and creative and also enjoy diving into data to measure the success and performance of your creativity

Responsibilities

• Manage Show Production: Own production management across a segment of our slate, managing schedules, workflows and team members to ensure that productions are running smoothly, delivering on time and to Blockworks’ creative standard
• Research, Develop, and Produce Episodes: Oversee ideas from conception through production. This includes everything from creating detailed interviewee briefings for our hosts to story editing the episode to overseeing the edit and publishing to the feeds
• Identify, Source, and Secure Guests: Proactively work to identify podcast guests who have untapped potential for creating exceptional stories relevant to our in-house shows
• Create Dynamic Copy and Social Content: Lead the development and creation of podcast copy (i.e., titles, descriptions, etc.) and produce social clips, posts, and content that help drive viewer engagement and downloads
• New Show Development: Work with the Director of Podcasts to develop new show concepts, review pitches, incubate talent, and continuously develop the Blockworks slate
• Learn and Embrace the Blockwork Audience: In conjunction with the rest of the production team, work to understand the core audience segments and proactively uncover insights that will stimulate engagement and content evolution
• Sponsorship Engagement: Help to drive engaging sponsorship campaigns that create exceptional results that grow our awareness, audience, and revenue

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience in developing, implementing, and adapting production workflows (remote and in-studio) to maximize efficiency
• Have coached show talent/hosts on how to improve their interviewing and hosting skillsets
• Have developed a show from the ground up and understand how to vet a pitch/concept based on business/creative needs

Benefits

• Remote-First: We're a remote-first organization with an office in NYC for you to utilize as you please
• 100% Medical Coverage for You: Close to fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you, and a significant portion covered for your dependents
• Flexible PTO: We have a flexible paid time off policy that doesn't limit the number of vacation days you can take
• Parental Leave: At Blockworks, all team members are eligible for 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Hardware Stipend: Every team member has a stipend to use to purchase the tools and technology that help them be their most productive
• Learning & Growth Stipend: Every team member has a stipend to us to spend on their skill growth and professional development
• Career Growth: We prioritize skill growth and career development, and we have a clear, documented structure to take the guesswork work out of individual development and career progression