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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Senior Digital Specialist in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Senior Digital Specialist
Job Number: 23967
Functional Area: Communications
Department: Institute Office of Communications
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Employment Type: Full-time Temporary (Hybrid)
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule: M-F
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Job Description
SENIOR DIGITAL SPECIALIST, Institute Office of Communications (IOC), to manage MIT’s audio/podcast efforts and support its broader digital communications. Will lead production of IOC-produced podcasts and manage their platforms, including content creation, scriptwriting, interviewing, podcast promotion, and transcript editing; develop engaging and relevant content ideas, conduct research, and plan episodes effectively; write and edit scripts, including introductions, transitions, interviews, and outros; conduct interviews with guests, asking insightful questions and guiding conversations to keep them engaging and on-topic; edit transcripts to produce clean and engaging content; play a leading role in managing MIT’s greater podcast presence, working with producers across MIT to pull in audio content to IOC-managed platforms; manage production schedules, coordinate with guests or co-hosts, and ensure episodes are published on time; and track audience growth, listener demographics, and engagement metrics.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: bachelor’s degree in a related field; at least five years of experience in podcast production and promotion; strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people through various channels; familiarity with recording equipment (e.g., RODECaster Pro), podcast hosting platforms (e.g., Apple, Blubrry, Spotify, etc.), and podcast marketing strategies; adaptability to changes in the podcasting industry and ability to experiment with different formats; and an interest in podcasting, including a desire and willingness to stay up-to-date with industry trends, listen to other podcasts, and seek ways to improve the podcasts. PREFERRED: UX experience. Job #23967-8This is a one-year term appointment.Application material should include links to audio content that you’ve produced. 4/29/24