Podcast Producer

BiggerPockets is the leading resource for anyone looking to succeed in real estate investing. Since 2004, we’ve helped investors get their first (or next) deal through a unique combination of immersive education, deal analysis tools, and a supportive community of more than 3 million members. We aim to help people avoid real estate investing mistakes, learn valuable tips, find partners, deals, and financing, and make the smartest investment decisions to achieve financial success and personal financial freedom. 

The Content Team at BiggerPockets is responsible for driving the content production factory across our multiple podcasts, YouTube channels, online blog, social media, community channels, educational courses, in-person and virtual events, and book publishing business to bring high-quality, high-intent traffic to the website, www.biggerpockets.com.

Role Summary: 

As a Podcast Producer you will be responsible for owning aspects of pre-production, production and post-production in two shows of the BiggerPockets podcast network. This includes researching and developing new show concepts and running current shows in the network. The Podcast Producer willl cut tape, write scripts, assemble episodes, pre-interview and book guests, develop feedback loops to improve hosts and shows using data to drive decisions, and help out with other day-to-day planning and problem solving as part of a dynamic content production team. 

The Podcast Producer is responsible for:

• Overseeing the production and logistics of podcast episodes from concept, guest screening/ booking, and video recording through to post-production editing and final publication across our distribution platforms in the real estate and financial empowerment space.
• Collaborating with hosts, subject matter experts, guests, and other BiggerPockets team members to generate engaging, educational, relevant podcast content to drive our top-of-funnel audience back to the website for downstream engagement.
• Outlining shows and developing engaging interview questions while partnering with and ensuring the podcast hosts or topical subject matter experts are well-directed and bought into all aspects of the show.
• Maintaining the scheduling, coordinating, and managing of multiple podcast sessions per week, ensuring all parties (from hosts to internal stakeholders) are informed and prepared for recording.
• Managing the sound editing, video editing, and final mixing process from end-to-end to ensure high-quality products are published in a timely manner.
• Driving creative show production through brainstorming sessions, show development opportunities, market research, industry best practices, and accurate storytelling. 
• Monitor and analyze podcast show and episode-level performance using current data, industry standards, and historical trends to inform decision making. 
• Staying updated with podcast/media industry trends, advertising best practices, and relevant real estate market news to ensure all shows stay competitive in our genre. 

Your KPIs for Success include:

• Revenue: Improving BiggerPockets’ podcast network download and view count (~725,000 weekly downloads on average) through the production of engaging content.
• Reach: Improving BiggerPockets’ unique audience metrics through developing content for specified cohorts or within specific topics.
• Engagement: Improving BiggerPockets’ podcast network completion rates, show ratings, reviews, comments, NPS, and relative category rankings through creating podcast content that users habituate into their lives.

About You:

• 3+ years in audio production, video programming, or podcast production roles at an individual podcast show or podcast network
• An obsession and/or passion for podcasting, audio content, and the development of talent, people, and audiences—if you love listening to audio media in your spare time, please apply!
• A creative eye! With proven experience in creative direction, talent management, and podcast best practices
• Extremely strong editorial skills and decision-making abilities utilizing available podcast data, core KPIs, and listener feedback to inform the creative process 
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills needed to work across internal teams, with third-party talent, and with contracted teams remotely
• Ability to project manage well to produce great, high-quality product under tight deadlines with a streamlined, remote team
• Understanding of how to coach talent and guests virtually to ensure a quality audio and video product
• Experience in troubleshooting any technical, scheduling, or other issue that may occur during production with quick and creative solutions
• Can foster a collaborative, creative environment within the content team at BiggerPockets
• Understanding of how to best research finance, real estate, and economic topics to drive news-oriented show pitches
• Willingness to learn about real estate investing, financial empowerment, and the mission of BiggerPockets, if you’re not already a fan of our website!

Compensation:

• The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 based on experience, plus a 10% yearly bonus based on company performance.

Location:

• Remote - US Based

BiggerPockets is proud to be an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer!

• We celebrate, support, and encourage being different for the benefit of our team members and community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, veteran status or other non-merit factors.

• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All employment offers are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice*

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Office snacks & beverages
• Tuition reimbursement & career development
• 401k package
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible time off
• 12 company-paid holidays per year
• Community service & volunteer opportunities
• Amazing team & fun culture with lots of team events
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