Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact like no other. We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in service of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world. We invite you to be part of this mission. The Communications & Marketing Department at Stanford Graduate School of Business seeks a Podcast & Digital Content Producer. In this role, you will oversee the podcast program for the GSB, including our flagship show, If/Then, which showcases our faculty research. You will also create written content for multimedia, social media, and other stories for the school. You will have the opportunity to work with faculty, staff, students, and alumni in creating compelling stories in both audio and written formats. In addition, you will assign and manage freelance producers and agencies and collaborate closely with other team members within the department. This role reports to the senior director of content & design. The ideal candidate has extensive experience creating high-impact audio content, is a natural storyteller, and loves to explore and try new ideas. You love words, whether they are written or spoken, and are excited to communicate across multiple channels. You have solid technical skills, strong project management capabilities, and curiosity about new tools. You are keenly attuned to audience needs and are able to deliver on the broad communication goals of the school. You bring experience working with faculty or senior-level professionals, and you thrive on teamwork and collaboration. This is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of two days per week on the Stanford University campus in Palo Alto, CA. Your primary responsibilities* include: * Act as executive producer for the GSB podcast program, including strategy, implementation, and marketing, to support the dissemination of faculty research and other GSB communication strategies. Lead podcasts from conceptualization through completion in order to satisfy the dean's priorities of disseminating faculty research to broader audiences. Collaborate extensively with faculty and senior leadership. Oversee editorial calendar, ideation, guest strategies, production plans, and marketing. Collaborate with internal teams across the organization. * Create and oversee the creation of original audio content and produce high-impact audio storytelling. Manage process from conception, to production, to completion utilizing best practice standards that foster audio excellence. Ensure quality of audio and communication approaches. Supervise production, record, and edit podcast episodes and other audio content * Produce and create written material for diverse audiences, across a variety of channels, including web, social media, podcast & video platforms, and newsletters. * Manage vendors/consultants on all podcast projects. Identify and manage multiple agencies and freelancers, including production agencies, engineers, marketing agencies, and consultants. * Conduct market research, including competitive benchmarking, and audience research. Analyze program effectiveness to inform decisions regarding strategic direction, product segmentation, and customer targeting. Monitor podcast performance across all channels to evaluate effectiveness. * May manage project/program budget(s) and coordinate invoice processing. * May oversee interns and other contingent staff; provide staff training. To be successful in this position, you will bring: * Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience; or a combination of education and relevant experience. Seven years or more in communications, including at least three years of podcast development preferred. * Expert-level technical experience using digital media equipment, editing software, and extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional-quality productions and podcasting platforms highly preferred. * Previous experience in product, program and/or services marketing.Ability to drive cross-functional groups toward a common goal. Demonstrated experience working with senior leaders is highly desirable. * Experience with project management and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Understands how to implement integrated marketing programs across channels including digital and print. * Experience with market research and data analysis. * Demonstrated problem solver. * Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills. Proven success in writing for publication in print, web, social media, and other platforms highly preferred. * Able to work a flexible hybrid schedule with an expectation of a minimum of two days per week on the Stanford University campus in Palo Alto, CA. * Occasional work on evenings and weekends. The expected pay range for this position is $80,000 to $135,000 per year. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. How to Apply We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application. Why Stanford is for You Stanford's dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you: * Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues. * A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support. * A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes. * Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums. * Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more! We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additional Information * Schedule: Full-time * Job Code: 4893 * Employee Status: Regular * Grade: I * Requisition ID: 104482 * Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible