Podcast Content Producer

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia’s proud history and help us look toward the future.  Our players and teams are successful, inspiring and reflect the values and aspirations of the community they represent.  As an organisation, we are seeking to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, whilst also reimagining the W/BBL, building player connection through storytelling and playing our part in developing the game globally.

Our purpose is clear; to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket. Cricket is so much more than just a game; it brings people together and binds us all through our shared experiences.

This is your opportunity to join a purpose led organisation that truly makes a difference to Australians. 

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia’s proud history and help us look toward the future.  Our players and teams are successful, inspiring and reflect the values and aspirations of the community they represent.  As an organisation, we are seeking to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, whilst also reimagining the W/BBL, building player connection through storytelling and playing our part in developing the game globally.

Our purpose is clear; to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket. Cricket is so much more than just a game; it brings people together and binds us all through our shared experiences.

This is your opportunity to join a purpose led organisation that truly makes a difference to Australians.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're on the hunt for an innovative Podcast Content Producer to join Cricket Australia's digital content team on a four-month fixed term contract and help engage fans across the country through our suite of platforms and social media channels.

If you consider yourself a creative with an obsession for sport and digital storytelling, we want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Digital Content Producer & Podcast Lead, you'll play a key role in producing, publishing and promoting compelling podcast and digital content across Cricket Australia's podcast network. Your work will help drive audience growth, deepen engagement and strengthen the connection between fans and Australian cricket through high-quality, multimedia storytelling.

You'll be responsible for:

• Producing and managing podcast programming across Cricket Australia’s Digital Podcast Network, including The Unplayable Podcast, The Surge, The Scoop, and The Diary Room.
• Coordinating the end-to-end production, publication and distribution of video-first podcast content across YouTube, podcast platforms and Cricket Australia's owned digital channels, including cricket.com.au, the Cricket Australia Live App and the Big Bash App.
• Coordinating episode planning and research, developing run sheets, briefing materials and content direction to support hosts, talent and production teams.
• Managing recording schedules, guest and talent bookings, and relationships with recording studios and production partners to ensure the successful delivery of podcast content.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years' experience in podcast, digital content, media or sports production, with experience producing content from concept through to publication.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple stakeholders, talent, production schedules and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, supported by strong time management and organisational skills.
• Strong editorial judgement and storytelling skills, with the ability to identify compelling content opportunities and shape engaging conversations.
• Proficiency in video editing and content creation tools, including Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop, with experience creating thumbnails and other digital assets.
• Strong understanding of YouTube, podcast and digital content best practice, including content distribution, audience growth and platform optimisation.
• Experience analysing content performance and audience insights to inform content strategy and maximise audience engagement and growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with outstanding attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Deep understanding of, and passion for, cricket and the Australian sporting landscape, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends if required.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week of leave at the end of the season! As a CA employee, you will also have other benefits including:

• Tickets to the Cricket for you to take your friends and family and experience Australia’s favourite game!
• A flexible working environment, meaning we strike the balance of what you need and what works for the business (this isn’t limited to working remotely)
• Discounts from our partners such as ASICS and salary packaging options
• A multitude of leave types including paid parental leave and volunteer leave

OUR CULTURE

Cricket is a sport for all Australians and our workplace reflects that. We recognise our differences are our strength and a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success.  We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of colour, gender, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply. Our culture is founded on our values:

• Aspire
• Respect
• Lead together

Australian Cricket, including Cricket Australia, is committed to being a child safe organisation and requires all team members to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]

Please submit your application via the link by 11:59pm 14th October. In the meantime, follow us on our socials via Instagram @cricketaustralia, via X @cricketaus and via our website https://www.cricket.com.au/