Producer, Video Podcasts
The Atlantic
- New York City, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
Studio production, getting the best from the host and guest and ensuring the taping covers all the necessary points;Post production, 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 listening experienceManage the show’s production calendarWork with teams across The Atlantic, including legal, art, audience, copy desk, story editors, and fact checkers to ensure the highest-quality production standardsCoordinate and manage all recording sessions, ensuring proper setup of lighting, audio, and camera equipment to ensure a smooth recording experience for the host and guestsEdit and enhance video content, adding graphics, transitions, and other elements to create a polished final productEnsure consistency in visual and audio quality across all episodesCollaborate with audience team to create promotional video clips for social mediaHandle all audio uploading to video and audio platforms.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 ProStrong understanding of lighting, audio, and camera operation for high-quality video productionExperience with remote recording workflowsOutstanding editorial judgment, and strong communication and collaboration skillsDemonstrated track record of producing high-quality work on ambitious deadlines and experience finding creative solutions to editorial problemsFamiliarity with YouTube and podcast distribution platformsMotion graphics and animation experience preferredSalary minimum: $85,000; Salary maximum: $100,000This role is based in New York City or 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.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.