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Audio Coordinator

Laugh Out Loud!

Audio Coordinator

Encino, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    LAUGH OUT LOUD is a comedy brand and multi-platform network founded by the world's top comedian Kevin Hart. Through his streaming video service Hart delivers his vision for the future of comedy: social, mobile, multicultural and seriously funny. From stand-up legends to globally-recognized digital influencers, Hart and LOL curate comedy's boldest voices to produce original scripted and unscripted series, stand-up specials, live broadcasts and special events. Hart brings the groundbreaking social-first strategy that earned him 100 million+ followers to Laugh Out Loud, with one core mission: keep the world laughing. Dope Comedy. Delivered Daily. Always On. Always Loud.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    Laugh Out Loud is looking for an AUDIO COORDINATOR to support development and operations efforts across one of LOL's fastest-growing content verticals. The individual selected for this role will play a key role in all aspects of our audio busines, including podcasting, radio, and audiobooks. The ideal candidate for this role has a deep knowledge of the audio landscape, is an avid podcast listener, and is well-versed in both up-and-coming and established stand-up comedians, podcasters, writers, and actors. In addition, this role requires somebody who is organized, collaborative, creative, and passionate about comedy.

    RESPONSIBLITIES

    • Coordinate day-to-day operations of the LOL Audio team, including development, distribution, talent relations, marketing, ad sales, and more
    • Support the LOL Audio team by maintaining and updating project tracking grids, target talent lists, and industry insights (recent podcast launches or cancellations, market trends, etc.)
    • Regularly compile audio analytics, performance reports, etc to be shared with larger team
    • Assist with audio sponsorship and sales, as needed.
    • May be required to attend in-person recordings, as needed.
    • Work with social team to help create promo assets on a regular basis by identifying key moments from weekly LOL Radio shows and podcasts to feature in social posts, as well as populate asset templates as needed.
    • Regularly attend brainstorms to help develop new format ideas. These may be limited to just the audio team, but will often include marketing, ad-sales, and/or production as well.
    • Review in-coming pitches (formats, screenplays, stand-up sets, etc.) and be provide succinct, decisive, and informed feedback internally. Ideal candidate will also have a keen eye for identifying strong IP that can be adapted into multiple formats, including film/TV.
    • Advise on emerging talent and comedians we should have on our radar to develop with or feature in existing projects.
    • Stay up-to-date on competitors across radio, podcasts, audiobooks, social media, stand-up formats, and more.
      • Light administrative support, as needed

    EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

    • 3+ years experience in entertainment industry
    • Demonstrate deep knowledge on the audio content landscape, including but not limited to, podcasts, radio, audiobooks, and stand-up
    • Must enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and have outstanding teamwork skills
    • Great organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail
    • Strong professionalism and grace under pressure
    • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office