Producer - The Journal

Spotify•Washington D.C., WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Journal is a daily narrative news podcast produced in partnership with the Wall Street Journal. Each day, we tell one important news story in 15-20 minutes. We focus on money and business — applying those lenses to general news or zooming in on business stories other outlets don't tell. We've published explosive investigations into stand-your-ground laws and the fertility industry, covered news on the fast-moving world of OpenAI and the race to control artificial intelligence, and everything from Elon Musk’s business empire to the viral rise of Labubus. We work alongside some of the best business journalists in the world, and our show is heard by millions of listeners.

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years producing audio in a fast-paced, high-volume newsroom or podcast operation
Experience producing a daily podcast is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to produce both longform and shortform content across narrative and interview-driven formats
Strong scriptwriting and story editing ability, with a feel for pacing and narrative structure
Solid technical skills across editing software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Pro Tools, or similar programs
Enthusiasm for a high-intensity daily production schedule
A genuine passion for the Wall Street Journal's reporting and business news broadly

Responsibilities

Pitch story ideas tied to the news cycle that can be executed on a tight timeline, as well as contribute to longer-term projects
Book, prepare for, record, and produce interviews with sources inside and outside of the WSJ newsroom
Write scripts and shape narratives for episodes, with attention to pacing, tone, and story arc
Travel for and produce field reporting when stories require it
Log, cut, and arrange tape, build assemblies, score moments, and handle everything else production requires
Balance multiple episodes in production simultaneously
Build and maintain strong working relationships with Wall Street Journal reporters, editors, and staff