Senior Manager, Podcasts
Core
Lead a portfolio of CNN podcasts, overseeing editorial strength, production quality, and cross-platform growth for both audio and video formats.
Role type
Senior Manager, Podcasts
Builds
CNN podcast shows (audio and video) for listeners and viewers on platforms like Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.
Domain
News media / Digital broadcasting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
journalism, digital media, broadcasting, team leadership, video producing, video distribution strategy, editorial judgment, mentoring, writing, scripting, story-editing, pacing, narrative structure, video production, lighting, audio production, hybrid team management, Adobe Premiere, Descript, podcast RSS management, video optimization
Preferred skills
managing long-form shows, short-form social content, data-driven content strategy, 24/7 news cycle workflows
Technologies
Adobe Premiere, Descript
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of producers and editors; Provide editorial direction for on-camera video podcasting and traditional audio recording; Coordinate production of long-form shows and short-form social content; Oversee show development lifecycle from pilot to established series; Use platform data to refine content strategy and increase audience retention; Manage show budgets, production schedules, and workflows within a 24/7 news cycle
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities