Podcast Producer - Freelance Job at Tennis Channel in Santa Monica

The Role
We’re hiring a Producer to help grow the Big T – Tennis Channel’s tennis sport and culture focused podcast. This role turns creative vision into a thriving, multi‑platform show with contributions from ideation through execution, post, distribution, and measurement. The Producer will support all aspects of content development, editing, publishing and promotion. The mandate is to make a measurable impact on how Big T shows up across podcast platforms, YouTube, social, and Tennis Channel’s broader ecosystem.

The position is freelance, onsite in our Santa Monica, CA office, and is expected to be approximately 8 hours per day, Monday–Thursday, from hire date through early December 2026.

Responsibilities

Create weekly rundowns with a strong mix of topical tennis content, debate‑driven segments, and YouTube‑skewing growth strategies—without compromising the audio version.

Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute long‑term creative and content strategies that align each episode with the show’s North Star and Tennis Channel’s broader editorial voice.

Provide show updates, feedback, and growth plans while liaising with the Executive Producer/Department lead.

Develop and manage a content roadmap that aligns with overall show strategy and audience‑growth tactics across podcast, YouTube, and social platforms.

Manage all aspects of pre‑production, including show concepts, content, rundowns, shot lists, sales deliverables, storyboards, and talent scheduling.

Navigate ASANA daily as the primary content scheduling and tracking system, managing projects at various stages simultaneously.

Collaborate with internal teams to execute promotional strategies across Tennis Channel’s linear, digital, and social platforms.

Drive social content strategy—developing platform‑specific clips, thumbnails, hooks, and short‑form packages optimized for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and X.

Ensure all sponsorship requirements are completed and QC’d, including host‑read ads, sponsored segments, and video/social integrations.

Track show analytics and audience trends—completion rates, click‑through rates, and YouTube analytics—to shape future editorial decisions.

Coordinate with stakeholders to distribute podcast assets and keep cross‑functional teams aligned on deliverables and timelines.

Stay current with news and trends in tennis, sports, and culture to develop programming that resonates with audiences.

Qualifications

3–5+ years of experience in podcast production, digital content production, or sports media, ideally producing compelling long‑form talk content.

Genuine passion for tennis and knowledge of the ATP and WTA tours, Grand Slams, and the sport’s biggest personalities and history.

Proficiency with YouTube algorithms, Shorts, and the importance of thumbnails.

Social‑first mindset with skills in audience‑growth strategies and best practices across YouTube, podcast, and social media platforms.

Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Hands‑on experience with ASANA or a comparable project‑management platform.

Strong communication skills for presenting ideas to hosts, executives, and cross‑functional teams, and for giving and receiving feedback.

Audio‑first and video‑first fluency and understanding of serving them simultaneously.

Data‑driven approach using completion rates, click‑through rates, and YouTube analytics as creative tools.

Creative outside‑the‑box thinker who can ideate new ways to engage tennis and culture audiences across YouTube and social‑first platforms.

Comfortable working directly with high‑profile talent while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Flexible to work mornings, nights, and/or weekends as required by projects and the tennis calendar.

Compensation
Base salary range is $90,000–$110,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined by experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

EEO Statement
Tennis Channel is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced by or affected by race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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