Executive Producer, Women Sports & Entertainment

Title : Executive Producer, Women Sports & Entertainment Reporting to : EVP, Original Content Supervisory role : Yes. Producers and Associate Producers Classification : Full-time Location : Hybrid in Santa Monica, CA Compensation : $ 125,000 to $145,000 Wave Sports + Entertainment (WSE) is the leader in sports storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 130 million highly engaged followers globally.

WSE’s 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 internet's largest and most engaged social communities.

We are seeking an Executive Producer to lead the creation of podcasts and longform talk-centric shows across our network of brands, with a focus on women sports, current events and entertainment.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of producing standout episodic talk shows, programming digital channels (e.

g. YouTube and podcast RSS feeds), and giving on-set direction to high-profile talent. They’ll also possess a strong editorial point of view, be an enthusiastic creative collaborator and have extensive knowledge of social platforms and related audience preferences.

A passion for trends across the entertainment and sports zeitgeist and strong knowledge of star women athletes and media personalities is also necessary.

Responsibilities Lead the overall creative and content production of sports and entertainment talk shows Contribute to the ideation and development of new series Develop unique tone of voice and editorial direction for digital series Produce and manage high-profile talent including professional athletes and established creators Develop episodic prep process, including topic ideation, guest research and the production meeting schedule Manage producers and video editors to meet deadlines and editorial standards of WSE Direct programming strategy and long term content planning for each series Collaborate with sales team to efficiently execute all ads and brand partnership obligations Oversee and produce event and on-location episodes when necessary Mentor, support and create growth opportunities for your team of direct reports.

Set a positive, collaborative, respectful work example for fellow team members. Qualifications Minimum 7 years producing compelling digital content at a manager level Minimum 4 years producing compelling podcasts or talk-centric digital content A highly creative storyteller.

Ability to write, produce, manage, and execute projects from start to finish in a fast-paced newsroom environment. Experience leading a team of other producers and overseeing a content slate Expert knowledge of YouTube best practices and podcast platforms Self-starter, with the ability to anticipate obstacles and problem-solve under pressure Strong experience organizing production workflows and assets Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong understanding of digital media trends and how audiences consume content across platforms Highly skilled in time management, overseeing multiple projects and priorities Pay Transparency + Benefits At WSE, we’re transparent from the get-go we want our candidates to know as much about us as possible, even before applying.

We’re excited about our candidates and want them to feel the same about us! This role is a full-time position with a base salary range of $ 125,000 to $145,000 / year, and may be eligible for an annual bonus and equity.

Actual salary at the time of offer may vary based on multiple factors, including an individual's experience level and qualifications.

We believe in investing the very best in our employees, so in addition to the base salary for this role, all eligible full-time employees at WSE receive : Unlimited paid time off and 11 paid holidays 100% company-paid premiums for Employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage Company sponsored 401(k) plan Stock options Paid Parental Leave Monthly Phone / Internet Reimbursement Physical Requirements + Work Environment Capacity to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and hardware.

The ability to communicate and exchange information clearly and accurately. Work is sedentary and involves sitting for the majority of work hours.

Able to work full-time M-F and nights and weekends as needed. 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 Powered by JazzHR