Podcast Producer

Primary Responsibilities

• Own the editorial development of the U.S. Soccer Podcast, including episode concepts, guest strategy, run of show, interview preparation, segment development and post-production storytelling.
• Produce each episode as a multi-platform content package, including full-length audio and video episodes, short-form social clips, promotional assets, episode titles, descriptions, thumbnails and publishing metadata.
• Produce live and live-to-tape podcast programming around matches, camps, tournaments and major Federation moments, including technical planning, guest coordination, run of show and real-time editorial decision-making.
• Develop scalable production workflows for studio, remote, on-location and live podcast environments.
• Build, organize and manage the podcast content calendar, including episode planning, campaign integration and release schedules, in collaboration with stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to develop episode topics and interview outlines that align with U.S. Soccer’s brand, editorial standards and messaging.
• Exercise sound editorial judgment and discretion when working with confidential, sensitive or embargoed information.
• Partner with Editorial, Social Media, Video, Post-Production and Marketing teams to identify and deliver high-impact clips, promotional assets and supporting content around each episode.
• Establish and report against podcast KPIs, including audience growth, listens and views, watch time, completion rate, subscriber growth, social engagement, Insiders conversion and commercial deliverables.
• Use audience insights and performance data to refine editorial strategy, publishing cadence, distribution and promotional tactics.
• Collaborate with Partnerships Marketing on the ideation and development of integrated segments and branded content, ensuring all deliverables meet partner objectives while preserving the authenticity and audience value of the show.
• Cook up podcast production logistics, including equipment, studio needs, remote-recording workflows, vendors, freelancers and production budgets, as applicable.
• Stay current on podcast, YouTube, social video and audience-development trends, applying new formats, platform features and distribution tactics where they can strengthen the show.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience producing podcasts, audio programming, video podcasts or comparable editorial content, with demonstrated ownership of projects from concept through distribution.
• Demonstrated experience producing video podcasts and/or YouTube-first programming.
• Experience producing live, remote and on-location recordings.
• Strong command of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro, or comparable audio/video production tools.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience with podcast hosting, publishing and analytics platforms.
• Strong writing, scripting and interview-preparation skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and conversations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and fast-turn deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including talent, communications teams, partners and vendors.
• Passion for soccer and an understanding of the U.S. sports and soccer ecosystem.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• When not traveling, ability to work from U.S. Soccer’s headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information.
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission.
• Portfolio or work samples demonstrating podcast, interview, audio storytelling and/or video production experience.