Associate Producer - Podcasts

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking an Associate Podcast Producer in New York, NY to oversee production and content development for podcasts. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of audio production experience, exceptional writing and editing skills, and a familiarity with digital journalism and social media. This role involves collaborating with talent, managing guest bookings, and ensuring high editorial standards. The position offers a salary range of $67,000-$68,000 annually, along with various benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2-3 years demonstrated experience in editing all-news radio or producing podcasts.
• Superior ability to craft clear, concise narratives.
• Strong proficiency in digital journalism practices.
• Ability to make quick, informed decisions under pressure.
• Experience interacting professionally with high-profile talent.
• History of successfully booking high-quality guests.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Creative mindset for developing unique podcast ideas.
• Avid consumption of news with prior journalism experience.
• Flexibility within a 24/7 news operation.
• Assisting in editorial structuring of podcast content.
• Familiarity with audio editing software and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support in producing engaging podcast segments.
• Proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Update podcast content quickly as news evolves.
• Collaborate with producers to develop compelling stories.
• Review and approve content for social media.
• Conduct thorough checks on audio quality.
• Book high-quality, topic-driven guests.

Skills

Audio Production Experience

Exceptional Writing & Copy‑Editing Skills

Digital Journalism & Social Media Acumen

Talent Interaction

Guest Booking Expertise

Collaborative & Positive Attitude

Innovative Thinking

Technical Software Knowledge

Tools

iNews

ENCO

Premiere

Adobe Audition

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct‑to‑consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're looking for a highly motivated and skilled Associate Podcast Producer to join the dynamic and expanding FOX News Podcast Network. In this fast‑paced role, you'll be instrumental in shaping the content of our daily and weekly podcasts, from conceptualization to final delivery. You'll play a crucial part in every stage of production, including identifying compelling topics, securing high‑profile guests, refining scripts, and ensuring the highest quality audio and editorial standards.

This position works a Sunday-Thursday shift.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Podcast Production: Provide comprehensive support in producing engaging podcast segments. This includes coordinating with on‑air talent, managing live remote broadcasts, and overseeing recording sessions to ensure seamless execution.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear, consistent, and proactive communication with all key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned on production schedules, content updates, and guest logistics.
• Content Management & Updates: Swiftly update podcast content across various FOX News Media platforms as stories evolve and new information becomes available, ensuring our listeners always have access to the latest developments across all verticals internally.
• Content Development & Collaboration: Collaborate closely with producers and hosts to research and develop compelling new stories, unique angles, and innovative content ideas that resonate with our audience across our audio and digital verticals.
• Social Media Content Approval: Review and approve audio and video content specifically designed for our social media channels across multiple verticals, ensuring it aligns with brand guidelines and maximizes engagement.
• Quality Control & Editorial Standards: Work in tandem with the producer to rigorously fact‑check all copy, conduct thorough quality control checks on audio, and ensure all final products meet FOX News Audio's stringent editorial guidelines and CMS requirements.
• Guest Booking & Research: Proactively identify, research, and book high‑quality, topic‑driven guests who can provide insightful commentary and enhance the overall value of our podcast discussions.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Audio Production Experience: 2‑3 years demonstrated experience in editing all‐news radio or producing engaging podcast programming, showcasing a strong understanding of audio storytelling.
• Exceptional Writing & Copy‑Editing Skills: Superior ability to craft clear, concise, and compelling narratives, along with meticulous copy‑editing skills to ensure accuracy and journalistic integrity.
• Digital Journalism & Social Media Acumen: Strong proficiency in digital journalism practices and a proven track record of leveraging social media effectively to promote content and engage with audiences.
• Sound Decision‑Making: The ability to make quick, informed, and accurate decisions, both during high‑pressure breaking news situations and during routine production shifts.
• Talent Interaction: Proven experience and comfort interacting professionally and effectively with high‑profile talent and guests.
• Guest Booking Expertise: A solid history of successfully booking high‑quality guests who contribute significantly to content and audience engagement.
• Collaborative & Positive Attitude: Excellent communication skills, a positive and proactive attitude, and a strong ability to work seamlessly as part of a collaborative team.
• Innovative Thinking: A creative mindset with the ability to think "outside the box" to develop fresh ideas and unique approaches to podcast content.
• News Consuming & Journalism Background: An avid consumption of news and current events, coupled with prior journalism experience, preferably within an audio newsroom environment.
• Flexible Schedule: The ability to work within a 24/7 news operation, requiring flexibility in scheduling, including availability for nights, weekends, and early mornings.
• Editorial Structuring (as needed): This role may also involve assisting in the editorial structuring and flow of some of our podcast content, ensuring logical progression and compelling narratives.
• Technical Software Knowledge: Familiarity with industry‑standard newsroom and audio editing software such as iNews, ENCO, Premiere, and Adobe Audition. Understanding of podcast and digital data analytics and engagement strategies.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $67,000.00-68,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.