Audio Producer

Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a dynamic, energetic audio and video producer to produce daily news podcasts on its What’s News PM team. 

WSJ’s What’s News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. We break down important news developments with insights and analysis from the reporters who covered the stories, as well as outside guests and newsmakers. In addition to producing the daily PM edition of What’s News, you’ll work on our weekly What’s News in Markets roundup, our weekly deep-dive What’s News Sunday episodes, What’s News in Earnings episodes tied to earnings season and special projects. 

You’ll work with top-tier reporters and industry professionals to break news and explain complex stories for listeners and viewers. We need someone who can not only pitch and produce world-class audio, but as we move into video podcasting also help us redefine what video podcasts can be.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in podcast production, video production, digital storytelling and development. You're a creative force with excellent editorial judgment and a passion for finding new ways to connect with an audience. You’ll network across our newsroom to be on the cutting edge of what our reporters and editors are working on. You’ll immerse yourself in the news and flex your wide range of production and editorial skills to make our shows essential for our audiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, collaborative team that produces impactful, factual and news-driven podcasts across the WSJ newsroom. We have a dedicated core listenership, and we're looking to take our content—and our audience—to the next level.

This position is based in our New York City office and reports into the Supervising Producer, Audio.

To apply, please submit your résumé, a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience meet or exceed the key candidate requirements, and links to five examples of your work that showcase your expertise in video podcast production. Deadline: March 31. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submission as the position may be filled before the deadline. Candidates who do not submit cover letters will not be considered. 

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with the shows’ hosts, producers and editors as well as coverage chiefs across the WSJ newsroom to initiate and develop original story ideas including special series and interactive and immersive ways to more deeply connect with our audience and external events.

• Play a key role in the production and post-production of the shows: pitching stories, booking and pre-interviewing guests, writing scripts, recording interviews, editing sound and video, and posting to platforms.

• Conduct remote recordings and in-studio interviews and do field work.

• Contribute to the promotion of the shows by creating promos, sizzle reels and social-media assets including videos.

• Interview WSJ reporters and sources, coaching those without audio and video experience.

• Source timely news and archival audio to enrich daily packages and feature segments.

• Manage multiple projects in various stages of development and production across the What’s News franchise.

• Ensure that all content is accurate, fact-checked and meets the highest production value and that all WSJ journalistic and legal standards are followed.

• Complete additional duties as assigned, including supporting other WSJ podcast productions.

• Fill in as a host and/or contribute to the podcasts on mic. 

• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• At least 3 years of experience in audio and video storytelling for a daily podcast or radio show.

• A professional background in video journalism, podcast production and digital storytelling.

• Demonstrated understanding of and interest in the Journal’s core coverage areas.

• Strong journalistic judgment and deep understanding of current business and markets trends, domestic and international news, pop culture, tech and politics.

• Strong shooting and editing skills.

• Strong editorial skills, including experience in research, fact-checking and sculpting both short- and longform interviews before and after recordings.

• Professional experience writing headlines, captions and scripts for stories under tight time constraints.

• Experience developing and launching new products.

• Professional-level understanding of Adobe Audition, Pro Tools or other DAWs.

• Professional experience using Premiere. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Union role

 

 

Base Pay Range: 90,000 - 100,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.