Social media producer, US audio and video podcast

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. 

The Guardian is looking for an experienced, creative, and organized social media producer to develop and execute a strategy to promote our new video and audio podcast and grow our audience. The Guardian has a robust collection of award-winning podcasts in the UK, but this will be our first show for an American audience. 

Department: Editorial

Reports to: Executive Producer, US audio and video podcast

Location: New York, New York - Hybrid office

Terms and conditions: Full-time, Permanent, News Media Guild

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

About you

We’re looking for an innovative producer with a passion for visual storytelling and the editorial experience to identify the most compelling and significant moments in an interview to feature across social media platforms and video channels. The ideal candidate will also bring new ideas about additional shortform content we can create to draw in viewers and listeners. This show will primarily be an interview format filmed in our New York studio with the wide ranging, global perspective that The Guardian offers. Figuring out how to convey the voice of the show visually – urgent and newsy sometimes, playful and light at others – will be an essential task of this position.  

The ideal candidate will have a firm grasp of the Guardian’s brand and editorial identity and possess a strong understanding of the US podcast landscape and social platforms to find opportunities to experiment and grow. They will work closely with the social team to find opportunities to build our audiences on multiple platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Working with podcast producers to identify key moments in interviews to feature in daily social media packages to promote the podcast
• Work with producers and executive producers to generate ideas for additional material to engage audiences on social platforms, YouTube Shorts, etc.
• Work with the social team to create and conceptualize social video approaches that succeed on specific social platforms and align with broader Guardian US strategy and voice
• Collaborate with producers to write engaging copy that appears on social media and video platforms
• Work closely with senior and executive producers to guarantee the highest levels of creativity, editorial and legal standards
• Play an active part in the Guardian’s podcast team and look for opportunities to showcase our journalism and values

Key contacts and relationships (internal and external)

• Executive Producer, US audio and video podcast Jonathan Menjivar
• Deputy Executive Producer, US audio and video podcast

Qualifications

Knowledge and experience

• Experience of using video editing software, ideally Adobe Premiere
• Experience of shooting video in and outside of studio settings 
• Understanding of community engagement across social channels 
• Proven ability to tailor creative approaches to different platforms — from scripting and captioning to thumbnail design and audience tone
• Understanding of audience metrics on YouTube and social channels 
• Understanding of YouTube channel management
• Experience working with a fast moving newsroom
• An understanding that producing a near daily show that’s reactive to the news will require occasional early morning or late night interviews and prep work
• Understand the tone, purpose and audience of the Guardian
• Understand and keep up to date with the latest developments in audio and video
• Ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role

Skills and Behaviors

• Strong knowledge of global news and politics 
• A clear understanding of the Guardian’s voice and positioning within the US media landscape
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable producing work on tight deadline
• Commitment to high journalistic standards for factual accuracy
• Able to manage multiple projects at a time
• 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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