Are you our next Executive Producer / Head Development?
The role: The role of Executive Producer / Head of Development at Deadset Studios manages multiple podcast productions and develops new audio/video projects. You report to the Creative Director.
Location: Sydney preferred but would consider other capital cities for exceptional candidates. Deadset Studios operates a remote workforce but has small offices in Sydney and Brisbane.
Perfect for a creative leader who:
• Has a passion for narrative story-telling and exceptional creative flair in developing formats and highly creative podcast and video series
• Is a scripting ninja who can turn out copy that links complex ideas into cohesive narrative, and can punch out plot-driven, story-first scrips that grip an audience
• Has finely honed editorial skills and exceptional taste in creating and directing compelling audience-focussed content and multi-layered episodes
• Comes with at least 5 years' experience working on video/audio/podcasts projects for both media houses and in commercial environments
• Has experience overseeing multiple production schedules at once with attention to detail and on time
• Loves working collaboratively in small teams and managing projects to deadlines in a time-pressured environment.
Candidates will be assessed against the following role capability requirements:
Business development, show development, and strategy
• At least 3 years' experience developing new podcast formats, new series and concepts
• A track record in pitching and getting podcast series commissioned and to market in both media and commercial fields
• Demonstrated evidence of strategic understanding of the podcast, journalism, and/or entertainment content landscape.
Podcast production
• At least 5 years' experience running multiple audio/video series at once, including complex series that are narrative in style
• Experience leading ideation sessions for stories, pitching and finessing episode concepts, and developing ideas for both national and global podcast series
• Experience as an Executive Producer in delivering creative podcasts, videos, and social content for on-demand environments.
Project management
• Experience managing podcast production schedules and production budgets, andoversight of resourcing/staffing of productions
• Demonstrated experience directing producers and sound designers to hit project milestones on time and experience reporting on outcomes for projects
• Ability to lead the development of and execution of a distribution and launch plan which seeds content and attracts audiences.
Teamwork
• Strong reputation as a collegial team member who contributes to a pro-active culture of useful feedback
• At least 3 years' experience working collaboratively with clients and content commissioners to deliver projects on time
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and on multi-media projects is desirable.
Employment type: We will consider this role being either 4 or 5 days per week.
Salary: This is a senior role. A salary range inclusive of superannuation will be discussed with those short-listed for interview. Contact us directly for more.
Role Description: Contact us for the full Role Description.
We welcome you: We are committed to building a diverse team of audio specialists from a variety of locations and backgrounds. Need assistance to apply? Just ask! We're happy to help you.
How to apply: Ensure you have the Role Description. Then email your resume, an audio example of something outstanding you’ve produced, and a quick note on why you’d be great to hello@deadsetstudios.com by 26 March 2025. We can’t wait to hear from you!
