Producer, Podcasts

The Atlantic; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic in Washington, DC is seeking an audio producer to join our podcast team, part of a growing department within a distinguished media operation and to develop and deliver clever and thoughtful cultural journalism. This producer will be expected to work collaboratively as well as to act independently and take initiative.

The right candidate will be skilled at identifying and finding ways into big ideas, and able to work quickly and efficiently to bring them to life in audio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in audio journalism.
• Impeccable news judgment and an eye for argument and stylish execution.
• Fluency with Pro-tools (work samples requested).
• Experience working in a recording studio.
• Openness to a wide variety of views and perspectives.
• A collaborative spirit, and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience on-mic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm, pitch and develop new podcast episodes and seasons
• Identify great guests (e.g., academics, scholars, researchers, authors, etc.),
• Conduct pre-interviews and prep documents for hosts
• Coordinate studio bookings and facilitate host studio recordings
• Record discussions with hosts
• Script episodes and produce article pages
• Edit, layup, and score audio episodes using tools including Riverside, Descript, and ProTools.
• Work with the Senior Producer to coach on-mic talent
• Work closely with the Senior Producer and Executive Producer to manage production calendars and assign tasks to hosts

Skills

Collaborative spirit

Effective communication

On-mic experience

Tools

Pro Tools

Job description

The Atlantic is seeking an audio producer to join our podcast team. This position is an opportunity to be part of a growing department within a distinguished media operation and to develop and deliver clever and thoughtful cultural journalism. This producer will be expected to work collaboratively as well as to act independently and take initiative.

The right candidate will be skilled at identifying and finding ways into big ideas, and able to work quickly and efficiently to bring them to life in audio.

The role will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Brainstorm, pitch and develop new podcast episodes and seasons
• Identify great guests (e.g., academics, scholars, researchers, authors, etc.),
• Conduct pre-interviews and prep documents for hosts
• Coordinate studio bookings and facilitate host studio recordings
• Record discussions with hosts
• Script episodes and produce article pages
• Edit, layup, and score audio episodes using tools including Riverside, Descript, and ProTools.
• Work with the Senior Producer to coach on-mic talent
• Work closely with the Senior Producer and Executive Producer to manage production calendars and assign tasks to hosts

Qualifications Of The Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years experience in audio journalism
• Impeccable news judgment and an eye for argument and stylish execution
• Fluency with Pro-tools (work samples requested)
• Experience working in a recording studio
• Openness to a wide variety of views and perspectives
• A collaborative spirit, and the ability to communicate effectively
• Experience on-mic is a plus

Salary minimum: $85,000; Salary maximum: $115,000

This position is based at The Atlantic’s office in Washington, D.C.

This is a Guild position.

About The Atlantic

The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.

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The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC ("The Atlantic") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy. The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.