Lead Producer, On with Kara Swisher (Temporary)
About The Position
The Vox Media Podcast Network is hiring a Lead Producer for its award‑winning show On with Kara Swisher. The podcast reaches a large, influential audience and regularly welcomes headline‑makers across politics (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Gov. Wes Moore, historian Timothy Snyder), business (Sam Altman, Lisa Su, finance professor Aswath Damodaran), and culture (Robert Downey Jr., philosopher Judith Butler, comedian Josh Johnson). The ideal candidate is a newshound with a deep understanding and knowledge of the tech industry and domestic politics (ideally both, and at least one). You should be a skillful collaborator — a pragmatic problem solver who loves being part of a team and approaches work with curiosity and positivity. And you should be skilled in all aspects of producing, including reporting, pitching innovative show topics, booking high-profile guests, preparing in-depth and sharply written interview prep, editing audio, and fact-checking. This show is responsive to the news cycle and assignments can spill into evenings or weekends; staff flexibility is important to our workflow. This a six-month contract with benefits that could potentially turn into a staff position. If you’re interested in the position, please make sure to submit a cover letter with your resume. And if you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, apply anyway and use the cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media Podcast Network team!
Requirements
- 3+ years podcast production experience
- 5+ years experience in working in news
- A strong interest in our key areas of coverage: tech, politics, business, and culture
- Skilled at editing audio in ProTools
- Experience partnering with show hosts
- Excellent scriptwriting skills, including a keen sense of pacing and flow, and the ability to reflect host tone and sensibility in placeholder copy
- Calm, reliable and responsive under pressure; can pivot proactively as news
Responsibilities
- Pitching guest ideas
- Researching episode topics
- Prepping interview questions
- Editing audio in Descript and ProTools
- Working with fact checkers to ensure accuracy
- Writing episode descriptions
- Posting episodes on Megaphone
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
