Job Description
Background Location: Hybrid – work-from-home and office: 303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200, Chicago, IL
Type: Full-time, permanent position
Division: Production
Reports to: EVP Content Developer & Executive Producer
Overview Intersport is an award-winning agency that fills the empty space between marketing campaigns and consumers – helping brands make more meaningful connections. Our industry-leading team includes 200+ team members supporting 50+ clients with services spanning content production, experiential and event marketing, hospitality, brand and partnership consulting, creative, social and digital marketing, and platform development. We also own and operate event properties across the professional and collegiate sports landscape, focused on sports including basketball, football, golf, pickleball, and volleyball.
The Position Intersport is seeking to add a smart and driven Video Podcast Producer to its Production team.
The Video Podcast Producer will oversee all aspects of podcast and vodcast production, from guest booking and pre-interview preparation, to managing studio logistics and post-production workflows. They will be the central project lead. The Video Podcast Producer will manage the entire lifecycle of a weekly vodcast/podcast, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, broadcast-ready content across video (YouTube) and audio platforms. This role requires a blend of editorial judgment, technical proficiency in video/audio production, and exceptional project and guest management skills. The ideal candidate has at least three (3) years’ experience in media production.
Responsibilities General
- Embody and reflect Intersport’s performance-based culture and commit him/herself and team to the highest standards for all work
- Work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver executional excellence
Pre-Production & Editorial
- Guest Management: research, pitch, and secure high-profile guests from the world of sports (coaches, executives) in alignment with the show’s editorial mission
- Guest Coordination: handle all booking logistics, including scheduling, technical setup preparation, and sending detailed briefing materials to guests
- Host Support: conduct pre-interviews, synthesize research, and collaborate with our show host to develop detailed outlines, scripts, and compelling interview questions
- Scheduling & Logistics: maintain a rigorous, rolling production calendar for 40 episodes annually, ensuring all deadlines for recording, editing, and launch are met; some travel may be required
- Studio Setup: coordinate and manage all recording sessions (in-studio and remote), ensuring proper setup and smooth operation of lighting, audio, and camera equipment for high-quality video capture
Post-Production & Technical Oversight
- Video & Audio Editing Direction: oversee the post-production workflow (e.g. editing, mixing, mastering) to ensure the final product meets the show’s quality and editorial standards
- Technical Quality Control: apply incisive editorial judgment to rough cuts, editing for pacing, clarity, and consistency of tone, specifically for both the long-form vodcast and the audio podcast feed
- Social Clip Generation: collaborate with social media teams to identify, tag, and deliver 120+ micro-clips (e.g. reels/shorts) from each episode, ensuring all video clips contain necessary branding and bumpers
- Distribution: manage the final upload process, including scheduling episodes, writing compelling SEO-optimized titles and show notes, and uploading content to all video (e.g. YouTube) and audio platforms (e.g. RSS feed)
Administrative & Growth
- Project Management: serve as the core project lead, liaising between the host, the sales/sponsorship team, and the technical editors
- Sponsorship Integration: ensure accurate and timely execution of all sponsor deliverables, including the custom segment and host-read ad integration
- Audience Analytics: track and analyze key performance metrics (e.g. downloads, watch time, audience demographics) to provide actionable feedback for content and growth strategy
Salary and Benefits The targeted salary range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000, depending on full-time, non-internship professional relevant experience.
This position includes medical, dental, vision, parental leave benefits and 401(k) with company match for qualified employees. This position does not include bonuses, commissions, or other incentives.
Qualifications - Minimum of three (3) years of experience in producing high-quality video and/or audio content, preferably in a fast-paced media or journalism environment
- Exceptional storytelling instincts and the ability to find the most compelling narrative moments within raw interview tape
- Strong understanding of remote and in-person recording workflows, including camera, lighting, and audio equipment setup; proficiency with editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid) is a plus
- Outstanding communication, organizational skills, and a "can-do spirit" for juggling multiple projects simultaneously. High knowledge of leaders in the sports world is a plus
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple programs/projects concurrently, inclusive of a detail oriented and organized approach
- Application of superior prioritization and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proactive, team player with a strong work ethic
- Willingness and ability to work long hours, including holidays and weekends as required
- Ability to travel for business trips typically lasting between three (3) and four (4) days
Intersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Tags
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