Coordinator, Audio

Condé Nast Germany; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Condé Nast is seeking an organized Audio Coordinator to join our New York podcast network, driving efficient scheduling, budget-conscious production, and smooth on-site operations.

You will coordinate studio use, onboard freelancers, process invoices, and ensure accurate ad placement across campaigns while collaborating with editorial, production, and revenue teams.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in podcast production, studio management, or digital media operations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, media, or audio.
• Foundational DAW skills (Pro Tools, Ableton, or Audition).
• Experience with CMS platforms (Megaphone, Omny, Dovetail).
• Knowledge of gear, studio setups, and budget-conscious production.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate studio and recording schedules across multiple brand teams to ensure back-to-back production efficiency.
• Oversee video production equipment rentals, drafting call sheets, and managing on-site logistics for podcast sessions.
• Onboard freelance talent and crews using administrative platforms, process production invoices, and code expenses against budgets.
• Partner with marketing and revenue teams to align editorial calendars with sponsorships and ensure accurate ad placement in the CMS.
• Edit simple host-read advertisements to free up senior staff for more complex tasks.
• Assist with ad-hoc operational and production needs across the audio department.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

Podcast production

Studio management

Digital media operations

DAW basics

CMS familiarity

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related

Tools

Pro Tools

Ableton

Adobe Audition

Job description

Condé Nast is one of the world’s most renowned media publishing companies, creating and distributing every type of media today, spanning print and digital publishing in all formats. With a portfolio of some of today’s most influential brands, the company continues to grow its audience through a global operational and content infrastructure across its 12 owned and operated markets. Headquartered in New York City, the company’s owned and operated markets include China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, UAE/Dubai, the U.K., and the U.S., with additional local license partners in over twenty additional markets across the globe. Lead brands include Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure, Ars Technica, Bon Appétit, House & Garden, Pitchfork, Tatler, and Vogue Business.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Coordinator, Audio

The Condé Nast Global Audio team is seeking an organized, proactive Coordinator, Audio to join our world-class podcast network in New York. This role is central to driving operational efficiency, cost management, and seamless production logistics across our iconic brand portfolio. Working closely with editorial, production, and ad revenue teams, the Audio Coordinator maximizes internal resources, streamlines scheduling, and protects ad revenue through accurate campaign delivery.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate studio and recording schedules across multiple brand teams to ensure back-to-back production efficiency and minimize reliance on external day-players.

• Oversee physical production support, including coordinating video production equipment rentals, drafting call sheets, and managing on-site logistics for podcast sessions.

• Onboard freelance talent and crews using administrative platforms (e.g., HelloTeam/Media Services), process production invoices, and code expenses accurately against production budgets.

• Partner with marketing and revenue teams to sync editorial calendars with sponsorship opportunities & conduct quality control on upcoming episodes in the CMS, ensuring precise ad placement to ensure proper campaign delivery.

• Edit simple host-read advertisements, freeing up senior audio engineering staff for complex sound design and main show mixing.

• Assist with ad-hoc operational, administrative, and production needs across the audio department.

• Additional duties as required

Skills & Qualifications:

• 1+ years of hands-on experience in podcast production, studio management, or digital media operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, Audio Engineering, or similar, or equivalent work experience.

• Foundational knowledge of digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools, Ableton, or Adobe Audition for basic editing, splicing, and formatting.

• Exposure to podcast Content Management Systems (CMS) and dynamic/host-read ad insertion platforms (e.g., Megaphone, Omny, Dovetail, or similar).

• Basic understanding of video and audio production hardware, gear rentals, and physical studio setups.

• A proactive, cost-conscious mindset focused on optimizing studio time, equipment, and crew allocation.

• Ability to diplomatically manage competing deadlines and studio demands across multiple brand teams and revenue partners.

• Strong organizational skills to balance immediate production emergencies with routine administrative workflows.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $65,000 - $72,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.