Overview
ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.
ProPublica is seeking an accomplished audio producer for a new weekly podcast series based on our reporting. The role leads production on individual episodes, translating reporters' work into audio, shaping story arcs, pulling tape, writing scripts, and tracking. The producer will support the host in crafting interview strategies and will partner with reporters to gather tape and shape audio versions of their stories. This is a temporary, two-year role with the possibility of extension. The producer will report to the senior producer, audio.
ProPublica has co-produced several podcasts, including “We Don’t Talk About Leonard” and “Trump, Inc.”, and the creation of our own weekly podcast represents a new venture for us.
This is a full-time, temporary, two-year position. ProPublica is based in New York, but remote candidates are welcome. Offices are in New York City; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Chicago; Austin, Texas; Phoenix; and Berkeley, California. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Produce weekly podcast episodes from start to finish, managing multiple episodes simultaneously.
- Identify guests and sources to interview; prep the host by planning questions and narrative arcs; coordinate logistics for interviews.
- Gather tape, at times accompanying writers on reporting trips.
- Write scripts, ensuring accuracy and journalistic integrity.
- Edit tape and create assemblies in Pro Tools.
- Conduct research and ensure strong journalistic ethics and fact-checking processes throughout production.
- Foster relationships with reporters appearing on ProPublica’s podcast; coach reporters in audio techniques and on-air presence.
Qualifications
- At least three years of experience producing audio on a national level.
- Experience in public-interest journalism and a portfolio demonstrating expertise in producing high-quality reported narrative audio.
- Production experience with industry-standard recording equipment and software; proficiency in Pro Tools is required.
- Experience scripting and structuring long-form audio projects.
- Experience researching, booking and coordinating logistics for interviews; editing tape in Pro Tools and drafting scripts.
- Innovative audio sensibilities and an outstanding ear for good tape.
- Organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent time management.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment juggling multiple deadlines.
- A firm commitment to accuracy, high editorial standards, and unassailable journalism ethics.
- Trauma literacy and experience working with complex and sensitive topics.
- Ability to collaborate with staff and contractors and prior experience working with hosts, reporters and other producers.
- Ability to adapt to individual reporters’ processes and adjust approaches for stories with sensitive sources or confidentiality needs.
- A track record of producing ambitious, imaginative projects and a deep commitment to ProPublica’s mission.
- Ability to travel for assignments, training and meetings as required.
Employment details
This job is full-time on a temporary, two-year basis, and it includes benefits.
Salary range: $85,000 to $110,000.
We will begin reviewing applications as we receive them but will accept applications at least until Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. ET.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. See our commitment to diversity and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages.
Questions? Send an email to talent@propublica.org. No phone calls, please.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Temporary
Job function
- Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
- Industries: Media Production
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