Senior Producer, Video Podcasts

Job description

The Atlantic is seeking a skilled video producer to join the team making a new video podcast hosted by David Brooks. The show will cover the topics that get addressed in a good liberal arts education: How to become a better person? How do you find your calling? What are the big ideas driving society today? . This producer will help develop and lead the production of this weekly podcast, to be published on YouTube as well as in its own audio podcast feed. This person will report to the senior editor of the show and will work closely with the show’s host and associate producer to manage bookings, create show prep, and oversee video shoots.The role will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work. Responsibilities include: Working with the host and editor to maintain editorial excellence Working with the host on the mic and on on-camera presence 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 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 vi...