Executive Producer, Audio

Condé Nast Germany•New York, NY

3d•$145,000 - $185,000

About The Position

WIRED is seeking an experienced senior audio executive to lead and grow its flagship podcast feed, Uncanny Valley, which includes a weekly panel show and a weekly interview program, Big Interview. The role calls for an accomplished audio journalist with deep talk-format experience, strong editorial judgment, adaptability, and a significant interest in politics, business, and technology. The Executive Producer will shape the shows’ formats, style, topics, guest bookings, and hosting talent, creating distinctive programming for WIRED’s global audience in collaboration with editorial teams. Reporting to the Executive Director of Features and Special Projects, the Executive Producer will work with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director, senior editors, and contributors on strategic planning for the podcast network. This includes strengthening existing shows and developing new series and specials. Because WIRED’s podcasts appear on YouTube and social platforms as well as audio apps, the role is responsible for how the programs look as well as how they sound, including creating compelling video episodes and clips. The position combines leadership with hands-on production in a small team. The Executive Producer will oversee both shows and actively produce at least one, manage budgets and contract producers and staff, direct recording sessions, oversee audio and video edits, and help expand WIRED’s audio programming over time.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in audio, including experience in talk formats and best practices in audio journalism.
At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
Excellent listening skills, curiosity, and empathy.
Superior writing and communication skills.
A demonstrated record of working closely with high-level talent and skilled production staff.
Ability to articulate what makes stories, conversations, and podcasts great.
Drive to understand what listeners want and ability to realize that in well-produced audio.
Exceptional planning ability and strategic thinking.
Excellent facility with ProTools, Riverside, Megaphone, Descript, and other professional audio and video tools.
Deep familiarity with WIRED content, its writers, and its editorial point of view.
Excellent interpersonal skills and editorial judgment.
An extended network of talent and production contacts.
Strong taste and enthusiasm for distinctive, adventurous conversations.
Significant interest in politics, business, and technology.
Ability to adapt quickly and pivot when necessary.
Understanding of what makes podcast video episodes and clips compelling.

Responsibilities

Oversee both Uncanny Valley shows and actively produce at least one, including guest booking, video-team coordination, show structure, performance, and edit delivery.
Manage show budgets and directly manage contract producers and staff.
Collaborate closely with Condé Nast’s Commercial and Consumer teams.
Manage production and provide systematic editorial direction and feedback to talent and staff.
Identify and recruit ideas, potential guests, and contributors.
Design and implement production processes that improve production quality, efficiency, and nimbleness.
Produce lively, well-crafted episodes that meet WIRED’s standards.
Collaborate with the podcast audience development team and participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual performance-data reviews.
Direct on-set recordings, including approving camera framing and talent performance, capturing intro and outro segments, and coordinating with the logistics team responsible for studio, crew, and equipment bookings.
Oversee all audio and video edits and edit hands-on when needed, primarily using Descript.
Work with the audience team to ensure each episode ships with platform-ready assets, including full episodes, titles, clips, and thumbnails.
Help drive strategic planning to strengthen existing podcasts and develop new series and specials.
Shape the shows’ formats, style, topic selection, guest bookings, and hosting talent.