Podcast Producer

Job Overview Full‑time position: U.S. Soccer Podcast Producer. Lead the day‑to‑day editorial, production and distribution of the U.S. Soccer Podcast, creating compelling conversations and original segments that bring fans closer to soccer in the United States. Own the full podcast lifecycle, from editorial planning and guest development through recording, editing, publishing, audience growth and performance reporting. 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. Build trusted relationships with athletes, coaches, technical staff, communications teams, external guests and other stakeholders to secure meaningful access and produce thoughtful, well‑prepared conversations. 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. Develop and execute audience‑growth and distribution strategies across podcast platforms, YouTube, social media and other relevant channels. 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. Coordinate 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. Minimum Qualifications 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. Desired Qualifications Experience in sports media, digital media, journalism, entertainment or another fast‑paced editorial environment. Experience producing live sports, event‑based programming or rapid‑turn content around major moments. Spanish‑language proficiency. Familiarity with multimedia storytelling, including video production, social video and digital publishing. Strong command of AP style and soccer terminology. Experience managing freelancers, vendors, production budgets or external production partners. Equal Opportunity Employer: U.S. Soccer is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Soccer Federation