What are the responsibilities and job description for the Podcast Producer (part time) position at Absurd Ventures?
Summary
We are seeking an experienced audio producer to oversee production of audio fiction projects. As Producer, you are responsible for project managing/line producing all current and future audio projects, staffing crew for various production needs, and managing budget and talent payments. You have experience preparing scripts for recording, scheduling talent recording, managing the edit process, and preparing shows for release online. You will work with show creators/writers to create high-quality shows, and are self-sufficient, organized, and flexible.
Core Responsibilities
- Manage projects across disciplines.
- Interface with show creators during the writing process to craft recording and post-production schedules.
- Oversee all finished deliverables.
- Develop project budgets and oversee all aspects of production, from pre-production through post-production, to ensure that the project is completed within budget and on time.
- Scout production hires such as Audio Editors, Production Assistants, Motion Graphics Artists, etc.
- Maintain progress across multiple projects.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years experience producing scripted content
- Portfolio highlighting a proven track record of producing experience
- Familiarity with production equipment and technology, including recording studios and editing software
- Strong financial management skills, with experience in managing production budgets, and project expenses
- Proactive, self-sufficient problem solver
- Excellent communication skills to keep all team members informed
- Creative collaboration. Ability to pitch innovative ideas, participate in the early creative development process, and work with the senior team to produce high quality shows.
- Experience with talent, casting directors and agencies in the Hollywood ecosystem is a plus
Description
- Part time opportunity (approximately 20 hours/week).
- Role is on-site in Santa Monica.
- Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways.
The base pay for this position is $65 per hour. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
About Absurd Ventures
Absurd Ventures is a media company creating new IP across all platforms and for all formats. Absurd Ventures is building narrative worlds, creating characters, and writing stories for a variety of genres, without regard to medium, to be produced for live-action and animation; video games and other interactive content; books, graphic novels, and scripted podcasts.
Salary : $65
