Producer, Audio

Advance Magazine Publishers Inc.; World Trade Center (NY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

WIRED Audio Producer is a role at Condé Nast in New York, focusing on day-to-day production scheduling, studio recording, and episode assembly. You will work closely with engineers, book high-profile guests, and deliver transcripts and social assets to support WIRED stories.

Required are strong writing and communication skills, plus extensive experience with ProTools, Descript, and Riverside. You will contribute to ad production and collaborate with the brand EP on efficiency and long-term

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in audio, audio journalism preferred.
• 1+ years in a leadership role.
• Excellent listening skills, curiosity and empathy.
• Superior writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated record of close work with high-level talent and skilled production staff.
• Ability to articulate what makes stories, conversations and podcasts great.
• Drive to understand what listeners want and deliver superb audio quality.
• Excellent facility with ProTools, Descript, Riverside, and other professional audio tools.

Responsibilities

• Work on day-to-day production schedule and show documentation.
• Produce all studio taping and tracking sessions.
• Assemble each episode and send to sound engineer for mixing.
• Share deliverables with the brand, including transcripts and show notes.
• Book talent and coordinate appearances for WIRED audio.
• Record and produce advertisements and promotions in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the brand EP on long-term planning and production efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Writing

Communication

Audio production

Interviewing

Project planning

Audience insight

Tools

ProTools

Descript

Riverside

Job description

WIRED Audio Producer

WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change to global security, from pandemic preparedness to the future of democracy, and tell stories of the people trying to solve these challenges and the role science and technology can play—for good or ill. WIRED reaches more than 30 million people each month through WIRED.com, our digital edition, the magazine, social media, and live events.

Location

New York, NY

Role & Responsibilities

• Work on day-to-day production schedule, and other relevant show documentation.
• Produce all studio taping and tracking sessions. Including, but not limited to interview preparation, writing episode narration, directing tracking, producing interviews, promo spots, audio advertisements/sponsorships, communicating with engineers and studio management.
• Assemble each episode of the podcast and send to sound engineer for mixing.
• Share relevant deliverables with the brand, including transcripts, show notes, and social assets.
• Book! Booking! Help generate ideas and then nail down talent to appear on WIRED audio.
• Record and produce advertisements and promotions for the show or Company in a timely manner.
• Occasional ad hoc production needs.
• Work closely with brand EP on long-term planning, production efficiencies and quality of work.
• Have some facility - and definitely curiosity - about video work, as it relates to YouTube episodes and clips of podcast episodes. This might mean using Descript to help steer video editing.
• Consult management about any production efficiencies to consider.
• Ad-hoc projects as needed.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of experience in audio, audio journalism preferred
• 1+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Excellent listening skills, curiosity and empathy
• Superior writing and communication skills
• Demonstrated record of close work with high-level talent and skilled production staff
• An ability to articulate what makes stories, conversations and podcasts great
• A drive to understand and an ability to articulate what listeners want, and realize that in superbly produced audio
• Exceptional planning ability, as well as the ability to think strategically
• Excellent facility with ProTools, Descript Riverside, and other professional audio tools.
• Experience with successfully booking high-profile guests.

Salary & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this position is from $87,000-$105,000.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

About Condé Nast

Condé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, AD, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, The New Yorker, Glamour, Allure, Bon Appétit and many more. Headquartered in New York and London, the company produces award-winning journalism, content and entertainment for every platform today and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the U.K. and U.S., and Taiwan.

At Condé Nast we value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, their skills and contributions. And we recognize the power our brands have to influence and shape culture, catalyze action and help make our world a better place for all.

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