Producer

New York Public Radio•New York, NY

23d•$87,771 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Radiolab is seeking a full-time Producer to join its team. Producers take ideas from pitch to broadcast and participate in all parts of the production process. The Producer will spend much of their time working with audio, shaping episode arcs in ProTools, and developing stories. They will collaborate closely with the editorial team on episode drafts, sometimes producing ideas they pitched and often producing work pitched by other team members. The Producer will also help craft the show's soundscape. This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in New York City. The role is expected to work at New York Public Radio's NYC Headquarters two days per week and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between New York Public Radio and SAG-AFTRA. The salary range is $87,771–$95,000, with eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance through SAG-AFTRA.

Requirements

At least five years of experience producing, reporting, and/or editing in long-form narrative audio, or comparable experience in a related field.
A clear grasp of what makes a surprising, impactful, and complicated story suitable for Radiolab.
Proven ability to develop story arcs and narratives.
Solid journalism skills, including interviewing, database research, and fact checking.
Experience with linear editing software such as ProTools or Logic, and an advanced understanding of sound design.
Willingness to work hard and pitch in on whatever is needed to get the job done.
An open mind, integrity in journalism, curiosity, and comfort with being a little weird.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating stories similar to those heard on Radiolab.
A sense of humor.
Musicality.

Responsibilities

Regularly produce episodes from pitch to broadcast with minimal support.
Find and pitch ambitious, nuanced, and successful story ideas.
Develop episode arcs and craft narratives with minimal editorial support.
Execute editors’ notes on new episode drafts.
Cut interview selects and tracking tape.
Source archival tape.
Research story ideas, book guests, and arrange logistics such as ISDN and travel.
Pre-interview and book potential guests, and engineer in-studio interviews and tracking.
Perform field reporting and/or recording.
Conceive storyboards with the team.
Write narration and craft episode sound design and soundscapes.
Create new episode drafts in ProTools and experiment with story construction.
Liaise with the fact checker for episodes.
Write and produce content for the web, newsletter, and other platforms as needed.