Associate Producer, Originals
Associate Producer, Originals
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Title:Associate Producer Originals
Reporting to: Executive Producer Producer
Classification: Part-time Temporary. Opportunity for full-time as team-needs scale.
Location: Hybrid in Santa Monica CA
Compensation: $2900 - $3300 / bi-weekly
Company Summary:
Wave Sports & Entertainment (WSE) is the leader in sports storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 130 million highly engaged followers globally. WSEs award-winning original programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in sports media -- including the hit digital series New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce Podcast P with Paul George 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero and The Right Time with Bomani Jones -- dishing out entertaining commentary unique perspectives expert analysis and behind-the-scenes stories about the players and events that are shaping the world of sports. WSE also holds partnerships with 100 rights holders and sports properties providing always-on programming to followers of the internets largest and most engaged social communities.
Wave Sports & Entertainment is seeking an Associate Producer to join the WSE Original Content Team. This position will support the shows for a full season and assist with episode production of podcasts and digital series across our network of brands with a focus on comedy internet culture and entertainment. The ideal candidate will have a track record of associate producing standout talk-centric original content programming YouTube channels and podcast RSS feeds and collaborating with top on-air talent. Theyll also have a strong understanding of social platforms and related audience preferences and a passion for pop culture and storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the episodic creative and operational production of talk-centric shows.
- Support Producers and Executive Producers in crafting the shows unique tone and outlines.
- Build pre-show research packets to aid content ideation and create engaging show rundowns.
- Take organized and time-coded notes during taping sessions
- Collaborate with the sales team to manage track and produce ad reads.
- Draft editorial and promotional copy for each show ensuring seamless integration within episodes.
- Source timely news for segments through outreach to contributors and secure clearance approvals.
- Assist in booking guests and ensure their technical setups are ready for recording.
- Source and procure show assets including submitting tickets for graphics and thumbnails.
- Create compelling HED/DEK titles for YouTube and audio platforms and draft timecodes for YouTube shorts.
- Program and publish cutdowns and full episodes for YouTube and podcast channels daily.
- Work alongside Producers and Video Editors to meet deadlines and uphold WSEs voice and editorial standards.
- Assist Producers and EPs with scheduling meetings and communicating with stakeholders.
- Manage recording logistics including supporting the setup and technical settings of recording software.
- Maintain and update show schedules and folder organization.
- Oversee and track approvals from all stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience coordinating compelling digital content and supporting talk-based comedy entertainment and culturally driven shows.
- A highly creative storyteller with the ability to write produce manage and execute projects from start to finish in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
- Proficiency in project management and content software (e.g. Asana Riverside Google Suite).
- Ability to conduct thorough research and source relevant content.
- Proactive with the ability to anticipate obstacles and problem-solve under pressure.
- Strong production experience organizing production workflows assets and talent schedules.
- Excellent project management skills including scheduling and maintaining show timelines and deliverables.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong grasp of digital media trends internet culture and audience engagement.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
Pay Transparency Benefits
At WSE were transparent from the get-gowe want our candidates to know as much about us as possible even before applying. Were excited about our candidates and want them to feel the same about us!
*This role is a full-time freelance position with a base salary range of $2900 - $3300 / bi-weekly. Actual salary at the time of offer may vary based on multiple factors including an individuals experience level and qualifications.
Physical Requirements Work Environment
- Capacity to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery software and hardware.
- The ability to communicate and exchange information clearly and accurately.
- Work is sedentary and involves sitting for the majority of work hours.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Able to work full-time M-F and nights and weekends as needed.
- A hybrid work environment combining remote work with in-person collaboration in Santa Monica or New York City.
- The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and work is performed in a business office environment.
- The worker may be exposed to variable lighting conditions (brightness or darkness) and noise during production when in the office.
At Wave Sports & Entertainment we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ethnicity ancestry religion national origin gender sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age citizenship marital or parental status disability veteran status or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.
We are a Bullpen Sports Network Inc. affiliate company
Direct Applicants Only
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
