Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

The Dragon Podcast Manager provides overall vision and leadership by planning, developing, managing, and scheduling digital media productions and podcasts for Dragon Podcasts and HCC's Public Relations and Marketing (PRM) Department, while also producing, directing, voicing and editing productions. This position manages production, social media, and media events for Dragon Podcasting. The Dragon Podcast Manager sets programming standards and supervises student interns.

WORK PERFORMED
Manage new and existing programming (produce, direct, host, voice, and edit podcasts).

Work in collaboration with the PRM department in ensuring the work done is strategic and part of an overall campaign.

Launch and manage programming strategies and standards to grow the college's digital media productions.

Provides HCC with story ideas that produce diverse and engaging programming and highlight the college, it's students, staff and programs.

Provide editorial oversight and manage all digital media podcasting productions.

Manage social media platforms.

Promote Dragon Podcasts to grow the audience.

Represent Dragon Podcasts or the Office of PRM in community outreach efforts.

Work with the Dragon Digital Media Associate Director to develop and make operating budget recommendations ensuring the department operates within budget.

Stay abreast of digital media trends to maintain innovation in the field.

Create and provide internship opportunities for students to learn and gain hands-on experience with all aspects of digital media production (i.e. producing, directing, editing etc.) ensuring professional standards are met for all productions.

Associate degree related to writing, digital media production, editing or related field required.

Professional training in digital media production, podcasting, journalism, or related fields.

Must have expert knowledge of and experience operating digital recording production equipment, professional standard audio editing software, and practices of studio standards and techniques. High aptitude with technology required.

Proven track-record of independently creating programming/content from scratch to a finished product, transforming ideas from abstract concept into tangible form.

Requires high degree of creativity, flexibility and vision coupled with strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

SUPERVISION

Direct supervision over student interns.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.