Audacy's Strategic Reset: Navigating the Storm of Bankruptcy, Castro Shutdown Rumors and TikTok Gives up on Podcasters.
Your Weekly Guide to Podcasting Opportunities: Wav.Plus : Vol XIX
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Writer/Producer at Wondery / Full Time / Remote / USA / $42.50 (hourly rate)
Executive Producer at WaitWhat / Full Time / Remote / NY, USA / $125,000 to $175,000 (yearly rate)
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Job Stats:
23 Opportunities including roles such as Podcast Producer, Video Editor, and many more.
Job Locations: United States (19), Europe (3), Canada (1)
Job Types: 17 Full Time, 5 Part Time, 1 Contract/Freelance,
Workplace Models: 11 In Office, 11 Remote, 1 Hybrid
23 Positions with listed salary or pay range
View all 23+ jobs here: wav.plus
While the concept of remote work has gained immense popularity and offers flexibility, it is crucial to be aware of certain realities.
In recent times, there has been an increase in job postings that claim to be remote positions but are, in fact, hybrid roles requiring a combination of remote and on-site work. This means that while the job may provide some flexibility to work remotely, there might still be a requirement to be physically present at specific locations or adhere to certain time zones.
As we continue to provide you with job opportunities in the podcasting and audio industry, we want to emphasize the importance of conducting your own due diligence before applying to any job. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, some job listings may have expired or been filled, or the company may have no intention of hiring at all. Additionally, some job listings may be designed to exploit applicants.
We also want to remind you to exercise caution with jobs that do not list a salary or pay range. It is important to know what you will be paid for your work before accepting a job offer. If a company is not transparent about compensation, it may be a red flag.
We encourage you to thoroughly research each job opportunity before submitting an application or accepting an offer. This includes researching the company, reading reviews from current and former employees, and asking questions during the interview process.
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Featured News
Audacy's Strategic Reset: Navigating the Storm of Bankruptcy
Audacy has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing advertising challenges. The restructuring plan aims to cut 80% of Audacy's debt from $1.9 billion to $350 million, with lenders taking control. Despite this, Audacy assures its operations won't be affected.
Bankruptcy, often seen as a setback, but bankruptcy can be a strategic reset, shedding excess and emerging stronger. Leaders must see 'failures' as opportunities for growth.
- Linkedin News
Castro Podcast App Faces Operational Challenges Amid Shutdown Rumors
Longtime iOS podcast app Castro has been inaccessible since Friday, with users reporting issues in downloading episodes or accessing the website, which no longer exists.
The app has faced challenges since November, initially going down for a few days due to a database problem. Rumors of Castro's shutdown circulated, but the team denied the reports, stating they were seeking new ownership after employee departures. Recent user complaints and an unresponsive website suggest ongoing problems for Castro, raising questions about its future in the podcasting landscape.
-The Verge
TikTok Shifts Focus Away from Podcasting, Cancels Beta Test for RSS Integration
TikTok has decided to discontinue its interest in podcasting, signaling a shift in focus away from this medium. Despite initially allowing some podcasters to integrate RSS feeds in August, the company canceled the beta test in mid-December, citing a redirection of efforts towards other initiatives.
- Multple sources
NPR One App Consolidation
NPR has closed the NPR One app to simplify its offerings in app stores, moving NPR One’s functionality to the main NPR app. The new NPR app offers podcasts, the NPR One personalised radio flow, curated stories and access to flagship news shows.
- Podnews.net
Sound You Can See: Unveiling the Dynamics of Video and Audio Podcast Consumption
The "Sound You Can See" study explores the dynamic between video and audio podcast consumption. For the first time, more podcast listeners report watching podcasts in the last 30 days than listening to them. The 55-minute webinar reveals insights such as the unified audience for video and audio podcasts, platform preferences with YouTube dominating for video and Spotify for audio, a generational shift in podcast consumption, content identification factors, genre and format preferences, consumption context differences, YouTube's significance, ad reactions, and the importance of offering both audio and video options for audience control and choice.
Read the full study : Sounds Profitable
RedHanded' Named British Podcast of the Year 2023
"RedHanded," produced by Wondery and Owned by Amazon Music, has received the prestigious title of British Podcast of the Year for 2023 from Amazon Music. This recognition adds to its three-time win at the British Podcast Awards.
- Podnews.net
Podcast Companies Struggle to Meet Updated IAB Guidelines
As of the end of 2022, ten podcast companies had not yet obtained certification for the latest version (v2.1) of the IAB's podcast measurement guidelines, despite being requested to do so. The IAB's list shows that several major platforms are only compliant with the earlier version, v2.0, which puts their current status at risk according to the IAB Tech Lab. The new requirement also mandates annual recertification, but out of 28 compliant companies, only 6 have completed this process in the past year.
See more at Podnews.net
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