Host, Audio
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About The Position
ProPublica is seeking an accomplished audio journalist to host and help develop a new weekly podcast series based on its reporting. This role represents a new venture for ProPublica, which has previously co-produced successful podcasts. The host will partner with senior leadership to shape the tone and direction of the show, working collaboratively with staff reporters and editors to bring stories to life in narrative audio form. The host will be the voice of ProPublica, taking listeners inside the newsroom and the investigative reporting process. This is a production role that involves pitching story ideas, conducting interviews, editing audio, writing scripts, and recording in various settings. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, although the host will not directly manage staff. The successful candidate will have deep experience in public-interest journalism and a library of clips demonstrating their skills in enterprise reporting and crafting engaging narratives. The host will report to the executive producer for audio and this is a temporary, two-year role with the possibility of extension.
