The Atlantic is seeking a short-term producer to join the team making a new weekly podcast hosted by David Brooks. The ideal candidate will have a curiosity and familiarity with the world of the humanities, history and intellectual life. The producer will be responsible for supporting host research and working with the senior producer to manage bookings, and work on show prep and recording logistics. This person will report to the senior editor of the show and will work closely with the show's host, senior producer, and engineer.
This is a full-time position for up to one year.Responsibilities include:- Working with the host and editor to maintain editorial excellence
- Work with the senior producer on end-to-end production of the show, from pre- to post-production, including:
- Booking guests
- Researching guests and topics
- Cutting episodes
- Work with teams across The Atlantic, including legal, art, audience, copy desk, story editors, and fact-checkers to ensure the highest-quality production standards
- Work with senior producer booking recording sessions, ensuring proper setup of lighting, audio, and camera equipment to ensure a smooth recording experience for the host and guests
- Edit and enhance video content, adding graphics, transitions, and other elements to create a polished final product
- Ensure consistency in visual and audio quality across all episodes
- Collaborate with audience team to create promotional video clips for social media
- Handle all audio uploading to video and audio platforms
- The role will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work.
Qualifications of the ideal candidate:- Proven experience in video production and editing (preferably in podcasting and journalism)
- Proficiency in taping and editing softwares, such as Riverside, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro
- Strong understanding of lighting, audio, and camera operation for high-quality video production
- Experience with remote recording workflows
- Outstanding editorial judgment, and strong communication and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated track record of producing high-quality work on ambitious deadlines and experience finding creative solutions to editorial problems
- Familiarity with YouTube and podcast distribution platforms
- Motion graphics and animation experience preferred
Salary minimum: $85,000; Salary maximum: $100,000This role is based in Washington D.C.
