The Atlantic is seeking a skilled video producer to join the Atlantic’s podcast team. This producer will help develop and lead the production of a weekly news video podcast, to be published on YouTube as well as in its own audio podcast feed. They will also occasionally work with the Radio Atlantic team to produce video shorts. The producer will need the ability to act independently while also collaborating closely with the show’s host, editor, engineer, and the broader editorial team. The role will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work.
Responsibilities include:
Working with the host and editor to maintain editorial excellence and create a timely show
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
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 experience
Manage the show’s production calendar
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 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 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
Salary minimum: $85,000; Salary maximum: $100,000
This role is based in Washington D.C.
The schedule for this position is Sunday - Thursday.
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.
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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.
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