Executive Producer, Pharmaceutical Podcasts & Branded Content

What We Need :

We’re looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented Executive Producer with a strong background in podcast production and pharmaceutical brand-sponsored content to oversee the creative direction, scheduling, logistics and recording of some of our original Custom Podcasts and Branded Content.

What You'll Do :

While producing, delivering, and distributing multiple shows with our production team, the Executive Producer will simultaneously work closely with our sales, reporting, and marketing teams, acting as a primary point of contact for our key clients by communicating effectively with brand teams and executives, clients, and talent.

Pre-Sale :

Assist in the creation of new client pitches and proposals in service of our pharmaceutical clients

Assist marketing and sales teams on positioning hard costs, timelines, and other production elements when speaking with clients

Attend client pitches, internal calls / meetings, and other internal / external communications

Build positive, supportive relationships across internal iHeartMedia organizations

Post-Sale :

Lead the production for multiple shows across our slate of pharma-sponsored Custom Podcasts, which will vary widely from fictional narrative formats to straight two-way interview shows

Oversee creative direction and provide structure for conversations between Hosts and show Guests

Work closely with Writers and / or Researchers to edit and organize host questions into framework for show

Write episode descriptions for listing on podcast platform

Participate in meetings with EP, Editor and Host as necessary

Book talent and coordinate all recordings

Sit in on recording sessions and ensure high-fidelity audio is captured

Provide editor with notes on each episode cut

Deliver edits to clients / stakeholders and answer questions as necessary

Collaborate with PR, Research, Reporting, Account Management and our Executive team to deliver successful campaigns for iHM and our clients.

Identify and hire 3rd party vendors to assist in the execution of specific shows

What You'll Need :

Success in this position will rely heavily on the ability to understand pharmaceutical brand challenges and solve those challenges through the podcast medium.

Experience working with pharmaceutical clients and being able to understand, interpret, and service executive requests and concerns is a must.

Additionally, strong communication skills and a proven track record in audio production and / or brand storytelling through various mediums is crucial.

At least 5-7 years of project management experience, with proven ability to deliver multi-faceted projects on time and on budget

An understanding of medical regulation practices for content in the pharmaceutical industry

Strong client- and talent-facing background solid presentation skills, excellent written and verbal skills, and an ability to communicate professionally with big personalities in the entertainment realm

Self-starter, ability to work across multiple teams simultaneously

A passion for podcasting and audio

Upbeat, entrepreneurial attitude

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and wear many hats when necessary

A strategic mind that can plan beyond immediate tasks and always stay two steps ahead

Experience managing teams and 3rd party vendors

A sense of humor!

What You'll Bring :

Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision

Problem solving skills within established procedures

Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems

Close attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels

What You'll Bring :

Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

Subject matter expertise to conceive and communicate original ideas

A growth mindset with knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team

Open communication about a variety of complex ideas to encourage a broad point of view and build a team consensus

Strong desire for collaboration between teams

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Commitment to continuous process improvement for overall team effectiveness

Advanced problem-solving techniques

Compensation :

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$96,000 - $120,000

Location :

New York, NY : 125 West 55th Street, 10019

Position Type : Regular

Regular

Time Type : Full time

Full time

Pay Type : Salaried

Salaried

Benefits :

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following :

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

Company provided and supplemental life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

A 401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.