Senior Manager, Audio Production

SiriusXM and Pandora have joined together to create the leading audio entertainment company in the U.S. Together, we are uniquely positioned to lead a new era of audio entertainment by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio experiences to millions of listeners -- in the car, at home and on the go. Our talent, content, technology and innovation continue to be at the forefront, and we want you to be a part of it! Check out our current openings below and at www.siriusxm.com/careers.

About the Role & Team

As the Senior Manager of Audio Production, you will be responsible for leading a team of Audio Creatives, and will oversee the execution of audio for virtual events, brand campaigns, advertising spots, hosted content, and more. You will partner closely with Creative Directors, Video and Design Managers, Operations and cross-functional leadership, looking at every project as an opportunity to bring our brand to life and to deliver content that is uniquely Pandora to millions of listeners across the country. 

In this role, you will have direct reports and are responsible for both the creative and professional development of the team: fostering a fun, safe, and inspiring environment for creativity.

You are a resourceful leader and problem solver, thrive in a fast paced environment, and inspire your teams to deliver high quality, on-brand ideas and work. You have an amazing portfolio that includes work you supported your team through, and a passion for helping others grow in their career, leading by example – solving creative problems using strategy, handling occasional chaos well, communicating effectively and remaining calm under pressure.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Audio Creatives, supporting your direct reports’ career growth by providing ongoing feedback, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Oversee the vision for and execution of audio production and post-production for multiple channels, with an emphasis on quality control and adherence to Pandora’s brand standards, and in collaboration with Creative Directors and cross-functional leadership. 
• Track bandwidth across the team, reviewing and responding to daily requests for audio assignments and anticipating when extra resources will be needed.
• Help vet and scope new projects in partnership with Operations and Group Creative Director.
• Identify and remove roadblocks to help the team work efficiently and effectively, partnering with Operations to improve workflows and timelines as needed.
• Assist Production Managers in vetting, bidding, and onboarding external vendors for pre- and post-production and audio tools.
• Manage outsourced work in partnership with our Creative Directors. 
• Pursue knowledge of and share best practices, trends, and consumer insights.
• Develop strong relationships across the organization to gain an understanding of business needs and facilitate strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Understand and articulate how the work responds to the goals of the creative brief, ladders up to company goals, and advances the brand and the business to senior leadership. 
• Prepare team members for creative presentations and champion their work.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in a fast paced and demanding production environment, that includes experience managing a team.
• An innovative and diverse portfolio that showcases your experience in audio production and post production, sound design, voice and music sourcing, and includes work you supported your team through.
• Expert knowledge of production and post-production workflows and best practices for executions ranging from simple artist interviews for social media to hour-long virtual events and national broadcast commercial spots.
• Ability to operate effectively and positively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working with artists and their representatives.
• Expert knowledge of editing, mixing, mastering and implementing audio within DAWs including Logic and Pro Tools, along with other industry standard and proprietary tools..
• A collaborative nature with a knack for bringing people together.
• Must be flexible, proactive, highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional presentation skills and the ability to respond in a thoughtful way to a broad range of business leaders.
• Ability to travel for work occasionally.
• Passionate about music, podcasts, and Pandora + SiriusXM is a huge plus!

 More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link here. #benefits

Our goal at SiriusXM+Pandora is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM+Pandora is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

 The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.