Editorial Director, Audio & Video, The Verge

Vox Media

306d • $142,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Verge is an ambitious multimedia effort founded in 2011 to examine how technology will change life in the future for a massive mainstream audience. The Verge is part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. We guide our audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about what's now, what's next, and what's possible. As a community of journalists and storytellers, business professionals, creators and technologists, we believe it is a moral and business imperative to amplify voices: to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization and media. This applies to our candidates, our teams, our storytelling, our creative work, and our platforms, products, and partnerships.

Requirements

• 7+ years experience in video and audio lead production, working in story and format development, booking, producing, scripting, and editing.
• Strong background in tech, business, science, culture, and/or policy.
• Experience managing a production team and delivering against tight deadlines.
• Very strong storytelling skills and experience working across multiple show formats and distribution platforms.
• Deep familiarity with YouTube video production, publishing, and analytics.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Expertise in coaching and growing on-air talent and mentoring junior staff.
• Deep knowledge of production and post-production processes.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at various production stages in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead audio and video teams and oversee flagship podcasts, The Vergecast and Decoder with Nilay Patel.
• Manage all aspects of day-to-day audio and video production for existing shows.
• Pilot, develop, and produce future series.
• Grow audio and video audiences through great, differentiated programming and smart marketing and distribution.
• Shape the creative direction of shows, bringing deep subject matter expertise in technology and business.
• Directly manage producers, audio engineers, video producers, and audio freelancers as needed for all shows.
• Establish and execute strong pre- and post-production workflows and stakeholder communication.
• Step in on day-to-day production as needed: generating and vetting episode ideas, booking diverse guests, and leading questions and scripting.
• Work closely with the network development team on sponsorship RFPs; manage all production and deliverables for sponsored episodes.
• Develop and lead expansion into new projects, including live shows, special events, and limited-run series.
• Work closely with Verge leadership to grow and transition the team to the needs of the podcasting business.
• Help Verge journalists, show hosts, and talent develop their on-air skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits to support all employees.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Benefits-eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services