Take an editorial lead on researching, planning and writing timely and distinctive story segments
Find new formats, interesting structures, and strong guest bookings so we can explain the news of the day clearly and with an eye to audiences of all persuasions
Assemble strong, thorough research prep and write host questions that tackle all the top issues
Own and project manage complex episodes, working on multiple episodes simultaneously
Help with the operational aspects of producing a daily show along with a weekly show
Serve as editor on episodes of both shows as needed
Work on video production as assigned
Train on posting Today, Explained to the radio
Pitch stories based around the news multiple times each week
Find ways to report and produce enterprise stories
Produce creative formats that use research and reporting in nonstandard ways
Utilize scoring and clip choices to elevate the sound of each episode, while abiding by fair use guidelines
Support colleagues, providing solutions to workflow or editorial challenges, and mentor more junior producers as needed
Communicate collaboratively on pitches and episode structure, identifying when a story needs to change direction and finding new angles with editorial leads
Help prepare the show for public radio delivery, including making editorial cuts to create fundraising or rerun episodes for the public radio audience
Requirements
5+ years working in audio journalism
Significant experience creating audio stories as part of a fast-moving, collaborative team under deadline pressure
Experience working in a newsroom
Strong booking experience and the dogged determination and skills to find top-rated, unexpected guests on a daily basis
High proficiency in audio editing/mixing in ProTools
Strength in musical scoring
An ear for great tape and interest in developing inventive approaches to audio storytelling
Video production experience
Experience with project management and process development
A highly organized approach to workflow and an interest in improving overall team processes and expectations
Experience scripting and editing compelling, curiosity-driven stories or segments
A track record of developing stories that draw on diverse perspectives/source lists
A passion for explanatory journalism
Creativity and a desire to be innovative
Skill, comfort, and proficiency in field production around the DC area (required)
Ability to work from the Vox office 2 days a week in New York, NY or Washington, DC
Benefits
This job is benefits-eligible.
Comprehensive benefits to support all employees wherever they are in life (see link to employee benefits).
Permanent, full-time position.
This role is a part of the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East.
Reasonable accommodations as part of the application process (contact [email protected]).
Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws.
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