Project Manager, Podcasts & Audio (Fixed Term)

Job Description

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. We'll continue to recruit the best founders and creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like Complex Networks and HuffPost to come.

BuzzFeed Studios is looking for a versatile and experienced Project Manager to oversee its slate of premium podcasts across the BuzzFeed Inc. portfolio. You will report to the Head of Studio & Global Content. The Program Manager, Podcasts & Audio will understand podcasts, digital content and social media, across entertainment, pop culture, lifestyle and news. You will oversee the planning and delivery of excellent, original audio content to delight global audiences. Additionally, you will lead high-quality project management of the development, production, publishing and performance of our slate of original podcasts spanning a variety of brands within BuzzFeed Inc., from Tasty, to Quiz content, to HuffPost, to Unsolved, and more.

• Develop and produce premium podcasts in partnership with audio producers and talent.
• Work with our third party production partner and audio producers to coordinate production sessions, protect budgets and book talent.
• Ensure timelines are built and maintained, and communicated to team members across the company.
• Partner with research, legal, and marketing teams; help strategize for the publication of shows.
• Use data from relevant platforms to inform future content ideas, drive results, and develop audiences.
• Coordinate talent and manage production bookings.
• Track down materials, soundbites and clips.
• Work with audio engineer and post-production manager on post production process; advise on edits.
• Provide post-show feedback and communicate performance data.
• Be the main internal representative for all things podcast at BuzzFeed Studios.

• 3+ years of experience working in podcasts or radio.
• Experience working with third-party podcast publishers.
• Project management and producurial skills.
• Editorial judgment and command of current events, including politics, culture, entertainment, and social media.
• Experience working creatively in a fast paced environment.
• A positive, curious disposition with an active interest in figuring out what makes an audience tick.
• Effective collaboration skills.

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options.
• A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.

At BuzzFeed, Inc., we want all employees to feel safe and comfortable when they engage in any in-person meetings, when visiting the office, or when working from an offsite production or meeting location. As part of this commitment to health and safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees. Requests for accommodation per applicable law for health and/or religious reasons will be considered. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Note: BuzzFeed, Inc., offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.