Job Description
Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us-one that doesn't just focus on what's broken, but what we can do to fix it. We are a media network that showcases stories, voices, and opportunities for activism that inform, entertain, and inspire action, because it's up to all of us to do our part to build a better world.
Job Summary: Crooked Media is looking for an LA-based producer who would be responsible for entertainment and culture podcasts. The ideal candidate is a podcast connoisseur and an experienced producer of live shows, with a background in late-night or live comedy production. You'll have a passion for helping people understand national news and pop culture in creative ways, a significant track record of success, and experience managing a team. The candidate must have a clear understanding of the Crooked brand, exceptional skills in talent management, and basic audio production knowledge.
Crooked has adopted a hybrid work model for most staff. We know each role has different needs, and this role will be primarily based on-site in our Los Angeles office, with evening work required at least once per week, and 4-5 days of travel required at least once a month for 4-6 months out of the year often including weekends. We are ideally looking for Los Angeles based candidates, or candidates willing to relocate before the start date.
This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.
How You'll Spend Your Time : Programming Production Supervision - Managing all creative ideation and execution including brainstorms, segment and formats, guests, skits, etc. for Keep It, Lovett or Leave It: What a Weekday, along with Lovett or Leave it's weekly live show and Saturday podcast release.
- Working with the Executive Producer to manage host/talent and contributor relationships, developing talent and providing continuous feedback
- Overseeing pre-production / production schedules as well as set run of show, week- over-week, from prep to actual show in an efficient and timely manner
- Booking and scheduling of panelists and co-hosts
- Supervising associate producers, editors, talent network management and production partners
- Liaising with producers and editors on notes and edits for final cut for podcast distribution
- Quality control over final show prior to release
- Work with Sales to track and record ad reads on a timely basis
- Liaising with our studio manager to book studio time based on needed locations
- Collaborating with hosts on building episodes by providing segment ideas, creative, and technical support
- Working with hosts and producers on arranging any necessary elements to complete episodes (i.e. research, video + visual assets)
- Supporting marketing and PR efforts for show and ticket sales promotion on a weekly basis
- Manage the time, assignments, and growth plans for at least one associate producer
Content Strategy Development & Promotion - Track and understand trends in news and pop culture content to incorporate into show development
- Produce pilots with new talent and partners
- Coordinate cross-departmental efforts to build, and publicize our programming through video, social, design and marketing efforts
- Work with other departments to better understand audience trends and adjust content and priorities accordingly
- Communicate promotion strategy to hosts/talent and align with Crooked social and digital content teams
- Work with Sales and Marketing to identify ways to increase revenue opportunities for the show
- Provide live events and other experiential events to drive fan engagement.
What You'll Bring To The Table : - 5+ years of live comedy, live podcast, or live TV production experience
- 2+ years of managerial experience
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Strong editorial judgement about entertainment and pop culture that matters and creativity in how to cover it
- A passion and day-to-day interest national news, pop culture, and social issues
- Understanding of journalism and journalistic ethics
- Ability to juggle multiple projects at once and work under pressure
- A self-motivated, proactive, scrappy, creative, accountable and nice attitude
This job description provides a summary of how you'll spend your time but is nowhere near exhaustive, so other duties may be assigned over time.
Pay and Perks: At Crooked, we believe in paying employees at or above market rates that are informed by salary surveys and industry benchmarks. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer full-time employees excellent benefits including:
- Competitive salaries
- Paid healthcare
- 401k match
- Generous vacation and paid leave including, sick leave, bereavement leave, pregnancy loss, and disability leave
- 20 weeks of paid parental leave
- Commuter and communications stipends
- Professional development opportunities
- Did we also mention our offices are closed at the end of the year?
When we open up a position, we conduct a market analysis to ensure we have the most up-to-date data. Once we're ready to extend an offer, we look at the individual's years of relevant experience and other compensable factors to determine a competitive offer. And for this role, the starting salary is $100,000.
About Us We welcome everyone-as an inclusive workplace, we invite all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Our mission and intent is to encourage people from every nation, race/ethnicity, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, and culture to feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our company.
We approach our work courageously, adapt and improve constantly, and celebrate the wins big and small. We cultivate a culture of creativity and expression at Crooked Media. We hire the best talent, ensure they have the tools and training they need, and set them free. If you have a high degree of ownership and are driven to excel, you'll fit right in.
That's it. End of mission.
Job Tags
Full time, Relocation, Night shift, Saturday, Afternoon shift, Weekday work,