NPR
Project Manager, Podcast Strategy - Temporary
NPR, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.NPR seeks a Project Manager for its podcast portfolio, which reaches millions of people each week. This position will work with leadership across all of our shows on ways to grow and engage audiences, implement strategic goals, and create and deliver on new ideas. The successful candidate will be highly organized, collaborative, and an excellent communicator who loves working with both creative teams and data.The role reports to the Deputy Director, Podcast Strategy & Operations. This is a medium-term backfill position: We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, and to work on our fun, collaborative team through mid-to-late April 2025.RESPONSIBILITIESProject manage the launch of new podcasts, including new feeds and series/seasons in existing feeds.Manage NPR's roadmap of podcast initiatives, including compiling, editing, and disseminating a monthly document with input from across divisional leaders, running monthly reviews, meetings, and updates across a large division.Communicate with partners and platforms about launches, updates, marketing support, and new initiatives.Manage access to and training for podcast analytics.Work collaboratively with shows for the Deputy Director and SVP for Podcasting Strategy, to gather feedback and report on unmet show needs.Create, edit, and disseminate best practice documentation for podcasts, with an eye toward audience growth and digital engagement.Support brainstorming and prototyping of new ideas and projects, including newsletters, social media experiments, digital build-outs and new audio projects.Conceptualize and execute quarterly projects for specific teams that yield lasting growth and engagement results as directed. Communicate across teams and with leadership about progress and collaborate on solutions.Assist the Deputy Director for Podcast Strategy & Operations with cross-divisional podcast projects.The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAt least 5 years of relevant experience, including experience in a field related to project management, editorial- or marketing-driven audience development, training, or communications.Familiarity with the podcast industry and with best practices for podcast audience growth.Excellent communication skills, including writing and editing documentation, creating presentation decks, and conveying complex/nuanced information across work groups with diverse backgrounds and varying needs.Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage complexity and prioritize multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated experience managing projects with cross-functional teams, and many stakeholders, moving deadlines, and ties to revenue.A positive approach to embracing change, resiliency, and an ability to keep teams calm and focused during times of stress.A hunger for learning challenging concepts and taking on new assignments.Cultivate and support an inclusive and equitable workplace culture.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience working with platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Experience working in news organizations or with journalists.Experience working in Airtable or other documentation and project management tools.WORK LOCATIONRemote Permitted: This is a remote permitted role. This role is based out of our Washington, DC office but the employee may choose to work on a remote basis from a location that NPR approves.JOB TYPEThis is a temporary (9-month) full time position.COMPENSATIONHourly Rate: The U.S. based anticipated hourly rate for this opportunity is $39.12 - $42.93 per hour. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum hourly rate NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR's benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you.#LI-RemoteWant more NPR? Explore the stories behind the stories on our NPR Extra blog. Get social with NPR Extra on Facebook and Instagram. Find more career opportunities at NPR.org/careers.NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.You may read NPR's privacy policy to learn about how NPR may handle information you submit with any application.
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This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.NPR seeks a Project Manager for its podcast portfolio, which reaches millions of people each week. This position will work with leadership across all of our shows on ways to grow and engage audiences, implement strategic goals, and create and deliver on new ideas. The successful candidate will be highly organized, collaborative, and an excellent communicator who loves working with both creative teams and data.The role reports to the Deputy Director, Podcast Strategy & Operations. This is a medium-term backfill position: We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, and to work on our fun, collaborative team through mid-to-late April 2025.RESPONSIBILITIESProject manage the launch of new podcasts, including new feeds and series/seasons in existing feeds.Manage NPR's roadmap of podcast initiatives, including compiling, editing, and disseminating a monthly document with input from across divisional leaders, running monthly reviews, meetings, and updates across a large division.Communicate with partners and platforms about launches, updates, marketing support, and new initiatives.Manage access to and training for podcast analytics.Work collaboratively with shows for the Deputy Director and SVP for Podcasting Strategy, to gather feedback and report on unmet show needs.Create, edit, and disseminate best practice documentation for podcasts, with an eye toward audience growth and digital engagement.Support brainstorming and prototyping of new ideas and projects, including newsletters, social media experiments, digital build-outs and new audio projects.Conceptualize and execute quarterly projects for specific teams that yield lasting growth and engagement results as directed. Communicate across teams and with leadership about progress and collaborate on solutions.Assist the Deputy Director for Podcast Strategy & Operations with cross-divisional podcast projects.The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAt least 5 years of relevant experience, including experience in a field related to project management, editorial- or marketing-driven audience development, training, or communications.Familiarity with the podcast industry and with best practices for podcast audience growth.Excellent communication skills, including writing and editing documentation, creating presentation decks, and conveying complex/nuanced information across work groups with diverse backgrounds and varying needs.Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage complexity and prioritize multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated experience managing projects with cross-functional teams, and many stakeholders, moving deadlines, and ties to revenue.A positive approach to embracing change, resiliency, and an ability to keep teams calm and focused during times of stress.A hunger for learning challenging concepts and taking on new assignments.Cultivate and support an inclusive and equitable workplace culture.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience working with platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Experience working in news organizations or with journalists.Experience working in Airtable or other documentation and project management tools.WORK LOCATIONRemote Permitted: This is a remote permitted role. This role is based out of our Washington, DC office but the employee may choose to work on a remote basis from a location that NPR approves.JOB TYPEThis is a temporary (9-month) full time position.COMPENSATIONHourly Rate: The U.S. based anticipated hourly rate for this opportunity is $39.12 - $42.93 per hour. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum hourly rate NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR's benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you.#LI-RemoteWant more NPR? Explore the stories behind the stories on our NPR Extra blog. Get social with NPR Extra on Facebook and Instagram. Find more career opportunities at NPR.org/careers.NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.You may read NPR's privacy policy to learn about how NPR may handle information you submit with any application.
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