Executive Producer - London, United Kingdom - Flight Studio

Description

We are ready to redefine podcast media and technology with this new company.

"I truly believe that we have every core component required ready to disrupt and redefine the global podcasting industry with this new venture.

We have done this in our own tiny way already with the Diary of a CEO, but I'm haunted by the potential that we see to scale this globally, for the people and the voices who will change the world"Steven Bartlett:
Founder, Chairman, Entrepreneur, PodcasterAre you the A Player to join us on our new mission?

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a passionate and highly experienced Executive Producer, overseeing the podcast's entire production process.

You will have a proven track record both on the tools and leading teams with a deep understanding of creating and promoting content, specifically with expertise in creating content for leveraging platforms like YouTube & Social as a primary distribution platform.

The ideal candidate will have an industry leading and comprehensive background in video production, including hands-on experience with cameras, microphones, audio and editing software, to deliver high-quality podcast productions.

You will have a proven track record of developing, launching, and managing successful video first shows.

This role requires a blend of creative vision, data-driven obsession, strategic thinking, and operational expertise to produce the exceptionally engaging content that resonates with global audiences across multi-channel distribution with a video first lens in all outputs.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Leadership:

Oversee the teams end to end production of podcast episodes, from planning and recording to editing and publishing, ensuring high-quality video and audio output.

Your work and teams will be instrumental in creating the world's leading podcast brands.


Technical Expertise:
Oversee and lead all technical aspects of the podcast production, including camera operation, sound recording, lighting, and post-production editing

Data & Performance Analysis:
Lead the analysis of performance data across platforms to understand audience behaviour and preferences. Use insights to inform content creation, optimise promotion strategies, and drive continuous improvement.


Cross Team Collaboration:

Work directly with hosts, guests, your team and other cross functional teams to create compelling and engaging world class content strategies that unite under a single podcast brand visionOperational Leadership & Budget Management.

Lead the scheduling and coordination of recordings and post production efforts to ensure a smooth production process that is of the highest of standards, on time and on budgetInnovation:
Stay engaged with industry trends and emerging platforms, continuously seeking innovative ways to present and distribute podcast content to engage with new and existing audiences

Creative Direction:
Provide leadership for the teams and the hosts in the creative direction for episodes, trailers and clips, including theme development, guest selection, and narrative structure, ensuring content aligns with audience interests, optimising for audience engagement and growth and the podcasts brand values

Innovative Production Processes:
Obsess over optimisations and implementations that refine and redefine production processes to consistently improve workflows and create owned products

Team Management and Development:
Build, lead, and mentor a team of producers, fostering a culture of creativity, continuous improvement, innovation, exceptional quality and experimentation

Requirements:

Must Haves Extensive experience in video or social first production and editing, with an exceptional portfolio in successful content creation.

Ability to develop and implement content strategies for high profile talent that align with and deliver our company goals and visionResilient, motivated and empathetic leadership skills with proven experience in managing and developing production teams.

Exceptional communication skills, able to convey complex ideas at all levels.

Able to share quality information at high speedsflexibility to adapt to and experiment with the evolving landscape of media production, with a willingness to embrace new technologies and platforms.

Ability to work in high intensity work cyclesYou know what it takes using tools, technology and experience to navigate, and hit every deadline across multiple competing projects and still deliver exceptional results.

There is no role or task you would not take on if the work requires it. You know and commit to what it takes to get the job done.

Your commitment to quality and the highest of standards is renowned in the industry, the teams you managed and the work you have delivered.

With experience using analytics tools (e.g. YouTube Analytics) to inform production and audience growth strategies.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities, which can regularly require working outside of Monday-Friday Budget Management skills Nice To HavesAn understanding of platform algorithms and back end analyticsA keen interest in AI & examples of how it has or will create optimal production outcomesLocationLondon - Shoreditch ~ we are an in-person-first culture and believe in fostering a vibrant and work environment centred around connection and community.

Some roles will require global travel so flexibility in this aspect is important and your hiring manager will confirm this with you during the interview processOur Values:

Our first principles and values for every person in our company no matter their tenure, experience or status, are the same.

You will be an endlessly ambitious, passionate professional. An emotionally intelligent, resilient leader and a trusted, empathetic co worker. A life-long student of your craft no matter whether it's day 1 or day 1001. A brave, proactive experimentalist, obsessed with the 1% and marginal gains. An open, compelling, collaborative communicator, an attentive listener and friend.


How We Work:
We believe our company and our people have unlimited potential. This potential and the opportunity ahead of us will not be based on luck but on intention. An intention to bring together an exceptional team of people. A team of people who bring a diversity of lived experiences, heritage, backgrounds, and thought to our collective mission. Our commitment to our people is to ensure they have everything they need to thrive here. Not just within the walls of our company but also out in a changing world. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs.