Senior Producer, Video Podcasts

The Atlantic is seeking a skilled video producer to join the team making a new video podcast hosted by David Brooks. The show will cover the topics that get addressed in a good liberal arts education: How to become a better person? How do you find your calling? What are the big ideas driving society today? This producer will help develop and lead the production of this weekly podcast, to be published on YouTube as well as in its own audio podcast feed. The person will report to the senior editor of the show and will work closely with the host and associate producer to manage bookings, create show prep, and oversee video shoots.

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

Responsibilities

Working with the host and editor to maintain editorial excellence

Working with the host on the mic and on‑camera presence

Oversee end‑to‑end production of the show, from pre‑ to post‑production, including:

Work with editor to hone ideas, structure episodes, and edit scripts

Applying incisive editorial judgment to deliver sharp first drafts on tight deadlines

Cutting episodes, demonstrating knowledge of the tone and pacing necessary for a compelling video and audio experience

Manage the show’s production calendar and ensure deadlines are met

Work with teams across The Atlantic, including legal, art, audience, copy desk, story editors, and fact‑checkers to ensure the highest‑quality production standards

Coordinate and manage all 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 uploading all episode article pages to the CMS

Qualifications

Proven experience in video production and editing (preferably in podcasting and journalism)

Experience managing a team or projects

Experience coaching hosts on the mic and camera

Proficiency in taping and editing software 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
Salary minimum: $105,000; Salary maximum: $150,000

Location
This role is based in Washington D.C.

Employment
This is a Guild position.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.

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