Barstool Sports is seeking a Video/Podcast Producer based in Chicago focused on our travel content based brands such as Wonton Don & Drop A Pin. The ideal candidate will be hands-on at every step of the production process for multiple concurrent projects. This role relies on proficiency in editing with Adobe Premiere, podcast recording with Adobe audition, technical skills shooting with Sony cameras, and a keen eye for detail. You must be able to work on-site in Chicago, open to working nights, weekends, and traveling, as well as providing a reel or portfolio of work.
What You'll Do- Responsible for pre & post-production as well as the delivery of a multitude of shows, videos, podcasts, and social clips
- Work on various types of productions ranging from podcasts, run-and-gun content, vlogs, interviews, Man/Women on the street, and more.
- Work directly with brand talent - Wonton Don and Uncle Chaps in the Chicago office
What You Have:
- Minimum 3+ years experience.
- Strong knowledge of travel content including the Drop A Pin and Wonton Don brands
- Strong experience shooting & editing content for digital platforms.
- The ability to craft a compelling narrative that aligns with our brand ethos.
- Knowledge about Barstool Sports and our content.
- Sense of urgency and knowledge of production timelines
- Background in shooting
- Organizational and collaborative skills, as well as an ability to prioritize, are a must.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Flexibility to travel for shoots and productions, as needed.
- An up-to-date production reel showcasing your work.
Salary Range: $70,000-75,000k
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits
- A 4% 401(k) employer match
- Unlimited vacation time, including Summer break in July and Holiday break in December
- Monthly employer contribution towards cell phone reimbursement
- Employee discount to the Barstool Sports store
- Financial wellness benefits through Origin
- A monthly stipend for UberEats
- Rep the brand as best you can
- We have lots of different brains, be open to them
- Never change who you are, that's who we hired
- Find the solution, don't be the problem
- Don't be afraid to try something new
- Common Sense. Use it.
- Be there for your audience
- Always think about how you can help
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Strong knowledge of travel content, including Drop A Pin and Wonton Don brands
- Strong experience shooting and editing content for digital platforms
- Ability to craft compelling narratives aligned with the brand ethos
- Knowledge of Barstool Sports and its content
- Sense of urgency and knowledge of production timelines
- Background in shooting
- Organizational and collaborative skills
- Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines
- Flexibility to travel for shoots and productions as needed
- Up-to-date production reel showcasing work
- Availability to work on-site in Chicago, including nights and weekends
What We Do
Barstool Sports is one of the most influential lifestyle brands in America. With a rich history, Barstool Sports has one of the most highly coveted, fiercely loyal, and incredibly engaged audiences, which has put Barstool at the top of the charts. Barstool Sports is the preeminent digital sports media brand that has established an extremely influential and deeply authentic voice. Barstool Sports creates innovative content with massive distribution on multiple platforms including web, apps, podcasts, radio, video, social, events, pay-per-view, subscription, and TV to an incredibly engaged audience. Barstool steals the spotlight in cultural moments. Their presence at major sporting events drives more awareness, engagement, and viewership in younger demographics than any other media brand. Barstool Sports and its founder, Dave Portnoy, consistently ranks as the #1 most influential social media account at major sporting events like the Kentucky Derby, Super Bowl, PGA Championship, U.S. Open Golf, Stanley Cup Finals, NASCAR's Daytona 500, and more.
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