What are the responsibilities and job description for the Producer/Editor position at Dirty Mo Media?
Dirty Mo Media is currently seeking a Producer/Editor. A producer/editor for Dirty Mo Media (DMM) is part of a creative team that produces a wide range of digital content including podcasts, vodcasts, livestreaming, TV programming, social media content, etc. The producer/editor that fills this position will be capable in all formats, but especially in the capturing and editing of audio and video. This role requires a strong sense of storytelling, pacing, and brand alignment across platforms. The producer/editor will report to the Head of Original Programming and must work well with a team of creators who take pride in their work, collaborate cross-functionally, and represent the Dirty Mo Media brand with excellence and creativity.
Essential Functions
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office setting is primary work environment.
Essential Functions
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Producer – this may include:
- Collaborating with hosts, creative directors, and editors to shape episode concepts and storylines.
- Preparing calls sheets, show sheets, schedules, camera plans, guest bookings, guest prep, etc.
- Coordinating logistics for both in-studio and remote productions, including travel and technical setup.
- Managing the taping of shows such as directing, board operation, file management, crew management, etc.
- Overseeing post-production workflows, deliverables, and archiving.
- Final packaging and distribution of shows, including quality control.
- Managing advertisement fulfillment, sponsorships, branded content, and integrations as directed by DMM.
- Meeting posting and editing deadlines.
- Ensuring content aligns with DMM’s creative standards and brand tone across all platforms.
- Podcast Editor – using Adobe Audition, this may include:
- Editing shows for audio distribution on an RSS feed to DMM standards, along with liners, ad reads, feed drops, etc.
- Incorporating sound designs, music beds, transitions, stingers, audio drops and archival audio in a way that enhances storytelling and the podcast-listening experience.
- Audio vetting, audio formatting and audio mastering to ensure the highest quality of content and maintain consistency with DMM’s overall audio identity.
- Vetting and using discernment to edit, including bleeping cuss words and flagging and/or removing sensitive content to protect hosts, DMM and its advertisers.
- Collaborating with marketing and social media teams on optimal show naming, descriptions, and metadata to maximize discoverability.
- Video Editor – using Adobe Premiere, this may include:
- Creating dynamic and platform-native edits of full shows, breakout clips and social clips optimized for platforms including YouTube, TV, and social platforms, all to DMM standards.
- Video design, including designing lower thirds, title cards, and graphic templates, to enhance franchise-viewing experience along with utilizing pacing, tone, and story flow to achieve editorial excellence.
- Footage vetting and discernment.
- Video formatting to ensure viewing compatibility and video mastering to ensure the highest-quality viewing experience.
- Collaborating with marketing and social media teams on optimal show naming, descriptions, thumbnails, chaptering, and metadata to maximize discoverability.
- Education: Currently in pursuit of or have obtained a Bachelor’s degree.
- Skills: Must be proficient with Adobe’s editing suite, primarily Adobe Audition and Adobe Premiere; experience with After Effects and Photoshop is a plus. Must have familiarity with podcasting, radio production, and digital video formats. Must be creative, dependable and punctual. Must have a strong desire to grow in the production industry. Must have a strong sense of story and pacing, and the ability to creatively solve problems in post-production. Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Must have a strong understanding of social and digital media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and X, and how to optimize content for each. Must have familiarity with NASCAR and other forms of motorsports (or a strong willingness to learn). Must work well on a team and respond well to direction. Must be willing to work in a highly-competitive, fast-paced environment – remotely, accurately and on a deadline. Must be able to problem-solve on both a strategic and functional level. Must have a creative mindset with a proactive approach to pitching ideas, evolving formats, and pushing DMM’s storytelling forward.
Office setting is primary work environment.