What you'll do:

• Work closely with the show’s editor and host to develop and structure a new show – thinking creatively about how to break out of traditional formats to serve new audiences
• Supervise and mentor a producer
• Pitch, produce, and cut episodes 
• Create and manage production calendars, workflow and various projects
• Collaborate with engineering and fact checking teams to check, mix, and finalize episodes
• Collaborate with partners in marketing, audience development, and more to ensure the show is reaching the biggest audience possible
• Conceive and plan ambitious multi-episode series
• Work with the editor and host to create and execute a plan for the growth of the show’s ambition and impact
• Ensure show meet Vox’s high journalistic and creative standards
• Suggest interviews/excerpts to be featured on vox.com

What you'll bring:

• Minimum of 5 years full time experience as an audio producer at a media organization working on a podcast or broadcast radio program
• Experience working in highly innovative, creative, or narrative production formats, a strong desire to experiment
• A demonstrated track record of breaking traditional formats
• Strong collaborative skills, as well as the ability to delegate and prioritize effectively
• Experience giving feedback on show pitches and guiding the episode development process
• Ability to coach and develop host talent and producers
• Advanced experience working in ProTools on short timelines, including cutting tape, assembly, and rough scoring
• Expert editorial judgment
• Experience managing producers or interns is ideal
• Effective at multitasking; flexibility to adapt to shifting news on short notice
• A passion for explanatory journalism 
• Creativity, initiative, and a desire to push the boundaries, and be innovative
• Experience developing new creative show and segment ideas is a plus

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This job is remote. 

WHY VOX MEDIA?

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits .

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our  for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values , and our approach to corporate citizenship . 

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team ().

WHAT COMES NEXT

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