Audio producer, US video and audio podcast

Guardian Careers•New York, NY

58d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Guardian is looking for an experienced, creative, and organized audio producer to help us launch and make a new video podcast aimed at the US market. The podcast will also be distributed as a video podcast, but this role will focus on the audio version of the show. The Guardian has a robust collection of award-winning podcasts in the UK, but this will be our first show for an American audience. Working closely with the show’s executive producer, deputy EP, and host, the audio producer will be a key player in helping us translate the Guardian’s unique voice and global perspective into a compelling podcast. The show will primarily be an interview format recorded in our New York studio and we’re looking for a producer with excellent news judgement who is interested in expanding what a news and talk show can look and sound like. Episodes will come out three times a week and be informative and meaningful as well as loose and conversational. The audio producer will have a role in editorial tasks such as booking and interview prep as well as the editing and uploading of the audio podcast. The ideal candidate will understand how to handle all these tasks with care and respect when dealing with sensitive stories and creativity and playfulness whenever possible.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience making the highest quality audio and video programming, including in an editing role in daily news/current affairs
Proven track record working with host talent
Ability to make high-level content decisions
Strong editorial judgment
Significant experience recording and editing audio in ProTools or other audio editing software
Experience with Riverside and/or other remote recording software
Experience with Descript and/or other transcription software
Experience working with a fast moving newsroom
An understanding that producing a near daily show that’s reactive to the news will require occasional early morning or late night interviews and prep work
Understand the tone, purpose and audience of the Guardian
Understand YouTube audiences and keep up to date with the latest developments in the video and audio podcast space
Ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role
Strong knowledge of global news and politics
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Comfortable producing work on tight deadline
Commitment to high journalistic standards for factual accuracy
Able to manage multiple projects at a time
Ability to meet high standards, but work with kindness and respect while doing so

Responsibilities

Participate in story meetings and pitch ideas for episodes
Book guests, both Guardian reporters and editors across the organization including the UK and Australia, as well as outside guests
Help coordinate recording setups for remote guests
Do extensive research and interview prep for host
Help determine the structure and edit of interviews and then edit the audio of episodes
Help to ensure that episodes meet the highest editorial standards and flag any potential legal concerns
Write engaging episode descriptions that will appear on YouTube and in podcast platforms
Collaborate with social media producer to develop daily social media packages to promote the podcast
Serve as additional video editor (candidates need not know how to edit video, but must be willing to learn)

Benefits

25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
Unlimited sick time
Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
401(k) Match
Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous parental leave with 100% pay
Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
Life insurance
Commuter benefits
Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule