Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. We are a media network that showcases stories, voices, and opportunities for activism that inform, entertain, and inspire action, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world.

Job Summary:

Crooked Media is looking for an LA-based producer who would be responsible for entertainment and culture podcasts.  The ideal candidate is a podcast connoisseur and an experienced producer of live shows, with a background in late-night or live comedy production. You’ll have a passion for helping people understand national news and pop culture in creative ways, a significant track record of success, and experience managing a team. The candidate must have a clear understanding of the Crooked brand, exceptional skills in talent management, and basic audio production knowledge. 

Crooked has adopted a hybrid work model for most staff. We know each role has different needs, and this role will be primarily based on-site in our Los Angeles office, with evening work required at least once per week, and 4-5 days of travel required at least once a month for 4-6 months out of the year often including weekends. We are ideally looking for Los Angeles based candidates, or candidates willing to relocate before the start date.

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.

How You’ll Spend Your Time:

Programming Production Supervision

• Managing all creative ideation and execution including brainstorms, segment and formats, guests, skits, etc. for Keep It, Lovett or Leave It: What a Weekday, along with Lovett or Leave it’s weekly live show and Saturday podcast release.
• Working with the Executive Producer to manage host/talent and contributor relationships, developing talent and providing continuous feedback
• Overseeing pre-production / production schedules as well as set run of show, week- over-week, from prep to actual show in an efficient and timely manner
• Booking and scheduling of panelists and co-hosts
• Supervising associate producers, editors, talent network management and production partners
• Liaising with producers and editors on notes and edits for final cut for podcast distribution
• Quality control over final show prior to release
• Work with Sales to track and record ad reads on a timely basis
• Liaising with our studio manager to book studio time based on needed locations
• Collaborating with hosts on building episodes by providing segment ideas, creative, and technical support
• Working with hosts and producers on arranging any necessary elements to complete episodes (i.e. research, video + visual assets)
• Supporting marketing and PR efforts for show and ticket sales promotion on a weekly basis
• Manage the time, assignments, and growth plans for at least one associate producer  

Content Strategy Development & Promotion

• Track and understand trends in news and pop culture content to incorporate into show development
• Produce pilots with new talent and partners 
• Coordinate cross-departmental efforts to build, and publicize our programming through video, social, design and marketing efforts
• Work with other departments to better understand audience trends and adjust content and priorities accordingly
• Communicate promotion strategy to hosts/talent and align with Crooked social and digital content teams
• Work with Sales and Marketing to identify ways to increase revenue opportunities for the show
• Provide live events and other experiential events to drive fan engagement.

What You’ll Bring To The Table:

• 5+ years of live comedy, live podcast, or live TV production experience
• 2+ years of managerial experience
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong editorial judgement about entertainment and pop culture that matters and creativity in how to cover it
• A passion and day-to-day interest national news, pop culture, and social issues
• Understanding of journalism and journalistic ethics
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once and work under pressure
• A self-motivated, proactive, scrappy, creative, accountable and nice attitude

This job description provides a summary of how you’ll spend your time but is nowhere near exhaustive, so other duties may be assigned over time. 

Pay and Perks: 

At Crooked, we believe in paying employees at or above market rates that are informed by salary surveys and industry benchmarks. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer full-time employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive salaries 
• Paid healthcare
• 401k match 
• Generous vacation and paid leave including, sick leave, bereavement leave, pregnancy loss, and disability leave
• 20 weeks of paid parental leave
• Commuter and communications stipends 
• Professional development opportunities
• Did we also mention our offices are closed at the end of the year?

When we open up a position, we conduct a market analysis to ensure we have the most up-to-date data. Once we’re ready to extend an offer, we look at the individual’s years of relevant experience and other compensable factors to determine a competitive offer. And for this role, the starting salary is $100,000.