Associate Producer

WaitWhat

2d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a sharp, enthusiastic team player who’s eager to collaborate with and support the creative team behind WaitWhat’s portfolio of podcasts. The Associate Producer takes ownership and responsibility for their work alongside the Lead Producer and Executive Producer; handles production, timelines and deliverables; and is a member of a creative cross-disciplinary team.

The Associate Producer works across production, research, development, editorial, post-production, guest communication, interview recordings and delivery of cutting-edge media.

Requirements

• 3+ years audio/video media production experience, preferably in a remote environment
• Must be located in the US and authorized to work for any US company without sponsorship now or in the future
• Experience editing audio (and/or video) in Descript
• Familiarity with ProTools preferred
• Strong editorial instincts: understanding what good tape is
• Experience organizing media assets, directory structures and awareness of post-production workflows
• Time management skills to coordinate multiple producer’s projects
• Social media content creation experience
• You are deeply curious and thoughtful about business and technology and their role in society
• A love of podcasts, keen ears, and an appreciation of quality audio and video production
• Proactive problem solving skills and experience as a self starter in taking on projects
• A ferocious appetite to research and figure out tasks you may not be familiar with
• Effective communication with in-house and outside client partners

Responsibilities

• Adhere to timelines and prioritize activities to support production of multiple shows at once
• Research and pitch episode topics and guests
• Create prep materials for hosts (background docs, questions)
• Handle scheduling, booking, and recording logistics for host and guests
• Ensure that every audio and video recording, remote or in person, is captured at high quality using best practices
• Complete a final QC of episodes and prepare assets for publishing
• Assist Hosts, Producers and Editors with timelines, deliverables, file management, production, project management and more
• Work with guests to curate list of valuable questions for hosts
• Fact check episodes
• Copyedit transcriptions for publication
• Identify and pull clips for social media
• Work on first edits/rough cuts of episodes
• Manage assets with guests and their teams: signed releases, bios, photos, etc
• Assist executive producer, producer and editor on scripts and documents to gather and incorporate notes
• Participate in creative ideation, brainstorming and supporting WaitWhat workshops
• Work alongside video, design, technology and all WaitWhat teams on content and production creation and management
• Be service-oriented with internal and external partners
• Bring a possibility thinking mindset to all aspects of your job. This includes: ‘No job too big or too small’, ‘all hands on deck’ and ‘we can find a way’ mentality

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• disability and life Insurance
• flexible PTO policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed