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About the Guardian

The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. From breaking news and award-winning investigations, to in-depth coverage of technology, sports, film, culture and lifestyle, the Guardian offers a global view that deepens our audiences' understanding of America and the world.

Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's international coverage with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, digital privacy and much more. Guardian US launched in 2011 and today has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans and Los Angeles. The Guardian is an independently owned, mission-driven organization, funded by readers around the globe.

It's the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to The Guardian that make us who we are. Across our business we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond: award winning journalists, cutting edge commercial teams, digital talent and more.

About the role

The Guardian seeks a creative, strategic and highly organized audio/video producer to help us launch a new audio and video podcast aimed at the US market.

The Guardian has a robust collection of award-winning podcasts in the UK, but this will be our first news show for an American audience. Working closely with the show's executive producer, the deputy EP will help develop a US news show that draws on the resources of our global newsrooms and translates the work of Guardian reporters and outside guests into compelling episodes. You'll be a key voice in development decisions, from identifying talent to determining how to bring the Guardian's unique voice and global perspective to life.

With the EP, the deputy executive producer will help build a small audio/video team and work with the Guardian's journalists, columnists and desk editors. We're seeking a strong operational manager with excellent news judgement who is interested in expanding what a news and talk show can sound and look like and can help run the show day-to-day after launch. This show will rely heavily on guest booking and interview prep and the ideal candidate will understand how to do those tasks with care and respect when dealing with sensitive stories and creativity and playfulness whenever possible.

Department: Editorial

Reports to: Executive Producer, US video podcast

Location: New York, New York

Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid

Terms and conditions: Full-time, permanent

Salary: $160,000-$170,000 Annually

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the executive producer to develop workflow systems and an execution strategy for a US video podcast
• Play a key role in hiring decisions and help build a small team of producers
• Commission stories and interviews for a news video podcast
• Play a central role in booking guests, structuring and editing interviews, and writing and editing scripts
• Work with Guardian print reporters on the best ways to tell their stories on mic and in front of the camera
• Oversee some episode editing sessions
• Ensure episodes meet the highest editorial standards and legal compliance
• Attend and contribute to daily editorial and planning meetings
• Assign stories to producers
• Create episode pages with engaging headlines and thumbnails
• Respond to listener data to refine and improve engagement
• Help develop daily social media packages to promote the podcast
• Liaise with desk editors and colleagues across the organization including the UK and Australia
• Oversee the show and staff in the executive producer's absence

Key contacts and relationships (internal and external)

• Executive Producer, US audio and video podcast
• Guardian US editor Betsy Reed
• Guardian global head of audio Nicole Jackson
• Guardian US deputy editor Jane Spencer (strategy)
• Guardian US deputy editor Paul Harris (news)

Knowledge and experience

• At least 10 years of experience making the highest quality video and audio programming, including in an editing role in daily news/current affairs
• Understanding and experience with the US podcast market and audience
• Proven track record working with presenting/hosting talent
• Ability to help oversee a daily production schedule (legal, editorial, technical and staff management)
• Ability to make high-level content decisions
• Strong editorial judgment
• Significant experience recording and editing audio in ProTools and/or video
• Experience working with a fast moving newsroom
• Ability to work unsociable hours on occasion (this job will require early starts, and some late finishes and some weekend work)
• Understand the tone, purpose and audience of the Guardian
• Understand and keep up to date with the latest developments in audio and video
• A proven understanding of podcast distribution platforms and IAB agreed analytics
• Ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role

Skills and Behaviors

• The Guardian's values: honesty, integrity, courage, fairness, and a sense of duty to the reader and the community
• Great team player
• Good problem-solving skills
• Comfortable producing work on tight deadline and good under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects at a time
• Organized
• Flexible
• Collaborative
• Creative
• Passionate about digital journalism
• Great communication skills
• Ability to meet high standards, but work with kindness and respect while doing so

How to apply

We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.

All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please email the recruiter listed on the job posting or at recruitment.us@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Compensation and benefits

• 25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
• Unlimited sick time
• Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
• 401(k) Match
• Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous parental leave with 100% pay
• Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule

Culture & wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.

We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Learning & development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Sustainability

Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.

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We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.