Executive Producer, Audio & Video

TED Conferences • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility, and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder, and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We seek: Curious learners : Individuals seeking meaning, growth, and understanding in a complex world Builders and creators: People developing ideas, culture, and communities that advance human progress Connectors and conveners: Leaders, educators, and community builders who bring others together around ideas. Through talks, media, convenings, learning experiences, and industry-leading storytelling, TED influences how millions around the world think, learn, and engage. About TED Countdown Since 2020, TED Countdown has mobilized the world's boldest problem-solvers to accelerate the solutions, stories, and partnerships needed to build a cleaner, healthier and fairer world for all. We produce films, events, audio, and digital content that bring the world’s most valuable stories to both expert and broad audiences — combining the rigor of journalism with the accessibility, reach and transformative approach to ideas that TED is known for.

Requirements

• 7–12 years of experience in video journalism, documentary production, or digital media
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising production across multiple formats
• Strong editorial and storytelling instincts with a portfolio to back them up
• Experience managing external production partners and freelance talent
• Familiarity with climate, environment, or science journalism — either through direct coverage or adjacent work
• Experience working across digital platforms and understanding of how content performs in each

Nice To Haves

• Open-minded and curious - and keen to learn from people with different perspectives.
• Strong collaborator and a capable manager who can give and receive good notes, hire the right people, and keep a production moving without losing the creative thread.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for all media production across the Countdown team, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners to keep projects on track and on vision.
• Lead creative development for films, videos, off-stage content, and audio — from the earliest concept stage through final delivery.
• Hire and manage third-party producers and production companies, owning those relationships end to end.
• Manage creator-led media partnerships for Countdown, supporting collaborations with individual creators and production partners to expand our reach across platforms.

What This Job Offers

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