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Project Manager
audiochuck is seeking a Project Manager to join our team!
This is a full-time, in-person position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
About Us:
audiochuck is a fast-growing, dynamic company driven by our mission to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Our team is made up of immensely passionate people who love what we do and don’t stop until we’re proud. Excellence is required at audiochuck – we have a responsibility (and privilege) to honor the voices of those whose stories we tell.
We approach our content with empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Advocacy is an essential part of the audiochuck culture as we strive to positively impact victims and their families through the use of our time, money, and resources.
Committed to developing our people and fostering a long-term team of talented media professionals, we are seeking motivated top talent to join our amazing team. If you’re exceptional at what you do, possess an innate desire to work hard alongside a team to create something meaningful, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then audiochuck may be a good fit for you.
About the Project Manager role:
We are seeking a skilled and highly organized Project Manager to join our team. This role will be instrumental in ensuring efficiency, clear communication, and seamless workflow implementation across multiple production schedules with varying formats and other essential projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex projects, driving process improvements to enhance team performance, and delivering high-quality results in a highly deadline-driven environment.
What You’ll Do:
Project Management & Coordination:
Manage production schedules and resource allocation for multiple weekly, seasonal, and limited-run shows across both audio and video formats.
Lead ad-hoc projects, as needed, spanning multiple departments, ensuring timely execution and effective cross-team collaboration.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as necessary, to document workflows, improve efficiency, and establish best practices.
Utilize our work management tool, Wrike, to plan & execute projects and manage resources.
Support for Key Positions:
Director of Project Management: Assist in overseeing project operations by tracking high-level status updates, identifying potential roadblocks, and providing actionable insights to support decision-making. Help implement project management best practices and optimize workflows.
Project Management Team: Collaborate with fellow project managers handling similar workflows to ensure alignment and drive consistency in project execution.
Other Departments: Continuously support executive management, Content, Marketing, Fan Engagement, and other supporting roles in the execution of their work ensuring strategic alignment and communication.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Foster strong working relationships across departments to align efforts with broader business objectives.
Facilitate open communication and collaboration to ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout project lifecycles.
Process Improvement & Efficiency:
Identify opportunities to enhance workflows and processes to optimize team productivity.
Regularly update and maintain work management tool for transparency and accountability.
What you will bring to the table:
3 years of proven experience as a Project Manager in a fast-paced environment (knowledge of the media/entertainment industry is a plus)
Proficiency with work management tools (e.g., Wrike, Asana, Jira, or similar platforms).
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic environment.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
CAPM certification preferred, with a demonstrated understanding of project management principles.
What audiochuck will bring to the table:
Commitment to intentional leadership development for all employees
Dedication to company culture and promoting mental health
A talented team of collaborative and passionate employees to support your work
An appreciation for diverse work experience and backgrounds
A chance to work on shows from a leading network for true crime podcasts
Competitive base salary and bonus incentives
Comprehensive benefit plan
401(k) retirement plan with match
Paid time off
Team events and activities
This is a full-time, in-person position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
