Audio & Production Specialist, Creative and Media Services

Citi Group; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 130.000 - 195.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Citi Audio is seeking an accomplished editor and versatile production specialist to shape the firm’s growing audio offering. You will develop, record and produce audio-driven content and original programming, working with senior leaders to deliver high-quality material.

The role involves hands-on production, music licensing, and support for live and internal events, combining editorial judgment with technical production skills in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Media Production, Visual Arts, or a similar field.
• Experience in a top-tier studio, remote & post-production video/film company, or agency environment.
• Highly organized and resourceful project manager with a demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively across concurrent productions.
• End-to-end video production knowledge from creative development through post-production.
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Expert knowledge of PC/MAC platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience and an active interest in AI and LLM platforms.
• Experience and/or familiarity with various studio technical roles (camera, audio, teleprompter, etc.), video editing, or assistant editing.

Responsabilidades

• Lead editor for Citi Audio and produce select content in partnership with Global Communications colleagues and stakeholders.
• Develop, record, edit and deliver executive audio content, including interviews and briefings.
• Translate business priorities into distinctive audio concepts, episode structures and scripts for internal audiences.
• Prepare executives for recording sessions, including content development and run-of-show planning.
• Own hands-on audio production from recording through publishing, including studio setup and sound design.
• Establish and maintain editorial and production standards for recurring audio programming.
• Provide audio leadership for live, hybrid, and internal events with cross-functional teams.
• Curate playlists and music-based experiences meeting brand and licensing considerations.

Conocimientos

Editorial judgment

Storytelling skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Media Production, Visual Arts, or a similar field

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Video editing software

Teleprompter operations

Studio equipment knowledge

Descripción del empleo

About the Team

Enterprise Services and Public Affairs seeks to enhance and protect the reputation of Citi, its businesses and the brand through direct and indirect communication with Citi's various stakeholders, including our colleagues. The Global Communications team is a nimble group in Enterprise Services and Public Affairs that covers a broad scope of responsibilities, ranging from executive communications and public engagements to quarterly earnings and corporate reputation programs as well as communications that support our lines of business. The nature of the work provides a dynamic environment where members of the team serve as company spokespeople to media, drive engagement with colleagues and develop external and internal digital communications for a global workforce of more than 200,000 colleagues. Within Citi, the team works with many internal partners, including senior leadership, and regularly coordinates closely with other members of the Enterprise Services and Public Affairs team across the world.

This is a high energy, hardworking and affable team that values colleagues who can anticipate what needs to get done and act accordingly, are quick thinkers and can problem solve matters that arise unexpectedly, are intellectually curious, and who have high professional standards, strong judgment and thoughtful work product. We always bring a client service attitude to our work and always strive to be energetic and maintain a good sense of humor.

Job Summary

Citi's Creative and Media Services team is looking for an accomplished editor and versatile production specialist to help shape the firm's growing audio offering and support high-priority communications across formats. This role will have primary editorial and production responsibility for Citi Audio, working with communicators and senior leaders to develop, record and produce compelling audio-driven content and original programming. The role will also bring deep audio expertise to live and internal events, support music and content licensing requirements for new activations, and provide hands‑on production capabilities across the team’s studio operations. The ideal candidate combines strong editorial judgment and storytelling instincts with professional technical production skills, disciplined project management and a commitment to consistently high-quality standards, operating as both a creative partner and a dependable practitioner, able to move from concept to production to publishing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead editor and, as needed, produce select content for Citi Audio, in partnership with Global Communications colleagues and relevant business stakeholders.
• Develop, record, edit and deliver executive audio content, including interviews, briefings, conversations and other original segments.
• Partner with communicators to translate business and leadership priorities into distinctive audio concepts, episode structures, interview approaches and scripts that are clear, engaging and appropriate for internal audiences.
• Prepare executives and other participants for recording sessions, including content development, briefing, run‑of‑show planning, microphone technique and on‑site or remote session management.
• Own hands‑on audio production from recording through final delivery, including studio and field setup, editing, sound design, mixing, mastering, quality control, and publishing.
• Establish and maintain editorial and production standards for recurring audio programming.
• Provide audio leadership for live, hybrid and internal events, partnering with event, venue and technical teams on sound requirements, show execution and troubleshooting.
• Select, curate and, where appropriate, produce playlists and other music‑based experiences that reinforce the tone, audience and objectives of firm events while meeting brand, cultural and licensing considerations.
• Evaluate audio tools, libraries, platforms and vendors, recommending solutions that balance creative quality, user experience, scalability, security, accessibility and cost.
• Provide flexible production support across the department, including teleprompter operation, camera and lighting setup, video capture, still photography, media management and other on‑site production needs.
• Collaborate with video, design, digital, editorial, event and infrastructure colleagues to develop integrated content packages and ensure consistent execution across channels.
• Manage multiple productions and event workstreams simultaneously, communicating clearly on schedules, dependencies, approvals, risks and delivery status.
• Stay current on audio storytelling, production techniques, audience behavior and emerging technologies, identifying practical opportunities to strengthen content quality and colleague engagement.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activities of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Media Production, Visual Arts, or a similar field.
• Experience in a top‑tier studio, remote & post‑production video/film company, or agency environment.
• Highly organized and resourceful project manager with a demonstrated ability to multi‑task effectively across concurrent productions.
• End‑to‑end video production knowledge from creative development through post‑production.
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Expert knowledge of PC/MAC platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience and an active interest in AI and LLM platforms.
• Experience and/or familiarity with various studio technical roles (camera, audio, teleprompter, etc.), video editing, or assistant editing (digitizing, video editing project management).
• Ability to manage field productions, conduct interviews, and b‑roll shoots in the field and in‑studio a plus.
• Established relationships or demonstrated experience working with production companies, freelancers, and creative professionals.
• Great people skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with and influence business partners who are not as well versed in video/event production on project‑related concepts and logistics.
• Operates efficiently in a very fast‑paced and deadline‑driven environment.
• Creative, resourceful, and strategic thinker.
• Excellent daily growth & impact mindset supporting goals of the department and the wider organization.
• Integrity, maturity, dependability, and a positive professional attitude.
• A team player who will implement initiatives effectively and motivate others to carry out their work.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team‑based environment within a heavily matrixed organization.

Critical Competencies

• Audio Editorial Strategy and Story Development
• Executive Recording and Interview Production
• Studio, Field and Remote Audio Production
• Audio Editing, Mixing, Mastering and Quality Control
• Live Event Sound Support and TroubleshootingMusic Curation and Playlist Development
• Music and Content Licensing Coordination
• Teleprompter, Video Capture and Photography Operations
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
• Project Management, Prioritization and Vendor Coordination
• Editorial Judgment, Discretion and Risk Awareness
• Clear Oral and Written Communication

Citi Location

This is a hybrid (3 days/week) role based in New York, NY.

Job Family Group

Communications and External Relations

Job Family

Communications Management

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$129,840.00 - $194,760.00

Benefits

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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