Production Director

Production Director- Townsquare Media

Townsquare Media is seeking a full-time production director/producer in Lufkin, TX. The ideal candidate will have radio/audio production experience.

We are looking for someone who is compelled to write entertaining commercial copy that tells a story and delivers results for our clients. We’re aren’t looking for spots with catch phrases and cliché’s. Our branding philosophy doesn’t include the phrases “Summer is right around the corner” or “For all your _____ needs.”

This person will work with the traffic department to ensure deadlines are met and paperwork is accurate. You will work with sales executives to get the best creative on the air and within set deadlines. You will work with voice talent to ensure a high standard of VO work and production, many times overseeing and coaching that voice work that you will produce to the finished product. You collaborate with our clients in studio on copywriting and coach them on voice work to get the best product possible. You will also work with Advertising Agencies as a recording studio resource including potential ISDN Sessions for clients nationwide.

You’ll have access to Adobe Audition, Zetta Automation and ample production resources will be at your disposal. You’ll have access to voice talent within the market and within our company to help you create a finished product that compliments your creative genius. You’ll be working in a high performing and market leading media environment. Your primary focus will be to serve our commercial clients and oversee audio production, and if you have digital video skills, that would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Primary focus will be to serve our commercial clients and oversee audio production
• Work with the traffic department to ensure deadlines are met and paperwork is accurate
• Work with sales executives to get the best creative on the air and within set deadlines
• Work with voice talent to ensure a high standard of VO work and production, many times overseeing and coaching that voice work that you will produce to the finished product
• Will collaborate with our clients in-studio on copywriting and coach them on voice work to get the best product possible
• Manage all commercial audio for terrestrial and online broadcast in partnership with the traffic & continuity team
• Work with programming on various audio uploading (commercials, music, promotional announcements, etc.)
• Manage and organize client audio, airchecks, etc. and be responsive toe local and corporate sales teams for audio requests
• Other various programming duties as may be assigned to you from time to time
• Also, work with Advertising Agencies as a recording studio resource including, potential ISDN Sessions for clients nationwide

Qualifications 

• Digital video skills, not required but is a plus
• Expert audio production and editing skills
• Ability to navigate Zetta/Nexgen (Audition, Vegas, and/or Protools)
• Copy Writing experience
• Radio experience isn’t required, but a plus
• WideOrbit experience isn’t required but preferred

Benefits

• 3 weeks of PTO (+ 9 paid holidays)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Casual, high-energy work environment
• Opportunity for upward mobility
• Company provided laptop
• Competitive salary + bonus program
• Company discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Time off for volunteering
• And much more…

**Interested candidates with mp3 production and voice samples should include to be considered.

About Us

Townsquare is a community-focused digital media, digital marketing solutions and radio company focused outside the Top 50 markets in the U.S. Our assets include Townsquare Interactive, a digital marketing services subscription business providing web sites, search engine optimization, social platforms and online reputation management for approximately 21,900 SMBs; Townsquare IGNITE, a proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology with an in-house demand and data management platform; and Townsquare Media, our portfolio of 357 local terrestrial radio stations in 74 cities with corresponding local news and entertainment websites and apps including legendary brands such as WYRK.com, WJON.com, and NJ101.5.com, along with a network of national music brands including XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com, UltimateClassicRock.com and Loudwire.com.

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. 

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