Host, US video and audio podcast

Guardian Careers • New York, NY

87d • $160,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Guardian is looking for a creative, energetic host with broadcast, podcasting, or video experience covering both US and international news who is interested in helping us develop and be the voice of a new video and audio podcast aimed at the US market. This will be our first show for an American audience, working closely with the show’s executive producer and deputy EP. The host will be the audience’s main connection with our global roster of reporters, editors, and columnists, as well as any outside guests we feature. You’ll be a key voice in the development of this show as we figure out how to bring the Guardian’s unique voice and global perspective to life. The ideal host will bring a nimbleness with the news and a deep sense of curiosity about the world, as well as passions you’d like to explore in longform interviews. Episodes will come out three times a week and be informative and meaningful as well as loose and conversational. We want someone who is comfortable in front of the camera, both in the studio and on social media, who understands that talking about the news requires both urgency and care and a sense of humanity and playfulness. You should be able to write quickly and artfully using that same conversational tone.

Requirements

• Experience/demonstrable understanding of audio, broadcast, or other multimedia – preferably previous experience as a host
• Proven journalistic track record with extensive reporting experience – experience reporting international stories a plus
• Portfolio including wide-ranging interview styles
• Wide range of interests and enthusiasm for news, global politics, culture, technology, and sports
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, near daily production schedule
• Strong editorial judgment
• Experience working with a fast-moving newsroom
• Demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role
• 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
• Understanding of the tone, purpose and audience of the Guardian and Guardian audio and its distinctive approach to covering US news with a progressive, global lens
• Passion for the podcast medium in both interview and narrative forms

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interviewing skills
• 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

• Host episodes of a video and audio news podcast
• Carry out long-form daily interviews with Guardian journalists and external contributors
• Participate in story meetings and pitch ideas for episodes
• Work alongside the EP, deputy EP, and producers to structure episodes including: pre-interview discussions, extensive research, writing questions, script writing
• Take part in episode editing sessions and provide feedback on interim edits
• Ensure episodes meet the highest editorial and legal standards
• Attend and contribute to editorial and planning meetings
• Work with executive producer and the global head of audio to continue to grow the ambition of the show
• Establish and maintain relationships with reporters and writers across the Guardian
• Work with social media producer to make social elements to promote the show
• Represent the podcast and the Guardian on panels and at live events as required

Benefits

• 25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
• Unlimited sick time
• Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees