Producer, Audio - Remote

Overview

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.

In Short

• 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.
• At least three years of experience producing audio on a national level.
• Experience in public-interest journalism and a portfolio that demonstrates expertise successfully producing high-quality reported narrative audio.
• Production experience and familiarity with industry-standard recording equipment and software.

Requirements

• 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 ProTools 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 previous experience working with hosts, reporters and other producers.
• Ability to adapt to individual reporters’ processes and experience adjusting approaches when working on stories with sensitive sources or high needs for confidentiality.

Benefits

• This job is full time on a temporary, two-year basis, and it includes benefits.
• ProPublica is based in New York, but we’re open to remote candidates.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000.
• ProPublica is committed to paying its staff equitably.