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Producer II, Today, Explained and Explain it to Me
New York & DC (US Only)
A Producer II at
Today, Explained
and
Explain it To Me
takes a leadership role in finding, conceptualizing, planning and executing episodes of the show. This person has a strong innate sense of how to make
Today, Explained
and
Explain it To Me
episodes shine. They are fascinated by the world around them and exhilarated by the prospect of covering a second Trump administration. They read the news throughout the day each day and look forward to finding unique angles on the events and actions in the world around them.
A
Today, Explained
and
Explain it To Me
Producer II thinks strategically about show programming: coming up with smart, original pitches; booking and interviewing guests aggressively to find the right interview subject; and editing and scoring episodes using a high degree of editorial decisionmaking. The right person for this position is delighted by innovating on foundational news formats like the standard two-way, has demonstrated a knack for taking unexpected approaches to curiosity-driven stories, and loves making audio sound beautiful. The best candidate for this role also has demonstrated skill and experience as an editor, with the ability to pick the best stories, make tough decisions about editorial changes and cuts, and ensure they are creating the best final product. They also have video experience and interest in growing that skill. They are a mature team member who does not shrink from operational tasks, enjoys process and operations, and loves to conjure order from chaos. They relish working with others and in mentoring more junior producers as part of their daily workflow.
What You’ll Do
Take an editorial lead on researching, planning and writing timely and distinctive story segments Find new formats, interesting structures, and strong guest bookings so we can explain the news of the day clearly and with an eye to audiences of all persuasions — never underestimating the audience’s intelligence or overestimating their information Assemble strong, thorough research prep and write host questions that tackle all the top issues Own and project manage complex episodes, working on multiple episodes simultaneously Help with the operational aspects of producing a daily show along with a weekly show Serve as editor on episodes of both shows as needed Work on video production as assigned Train on posting Today, Explained to the radio Pitch stories based around the news multiple times each week Find ways to report and produce enterprise stories Produce creative formats that use research and reporting in nonstandard ways Utilize scoring and clip choices to elevate the sound of each episode, while abiding by fair use guidelines Support colleagues, providing solutions to workflow or editorial challenges, and mentor more junior producers as needed Communicate collaboratively on pitches and episode structure, finding yourself able to identify when a story needs to change direction and work with editorial leads on finding new angles. Help prepare the show for public radio delivery as needed, including making editorial cuts to content to help create fundraising or rerun episodes for the public radio audience.
Who You Are
A voracious learner who finds themselves obsessed with domestic and global news, and reads news for pleasure as well as to envision new exciting segments. Ideally this person enjoys digging into everything from the latest election polling to new music trends, and has a couple discreet areas of specialization.
What You’ll Bring
5+ years working in audio journalism Significant experience creating audio stories as part of a fast-moving, collaborative team under deadline pressure Experience working in a newsroom Strong booking experience and the dogged determination and skills to find top-rated, unexpected guests on a daily basis
High proficiency in audio editing/mixing in ProTools, and strength in musical scoring
An ear for great tape and interest in developing inventive approaches to audio storytelling Video production experience Experience with project management and process development A highly organized approach to workflow, and an interest in improving overall team processes and expectations Experience scripting and editing compelling, curiosity-driven stories or segments A track record of developing stories that draw on diverse perspectives/source lists A passion for explanatory journalism Creativity and a desire to be innovative
If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This position is based in either Washington, DC, or New York, NY, and the candidate will work from the Vox office 2 days a week. Skill, comfort, and proficiency in field production around the DC area are required.
WHY VOX MEDIA?
What We Offer
This is a permanent, full-time position . This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.
This role is a part of the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East
OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT
Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values here, and our approach to corporate citizenship here.
Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).
What Comes Next
Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.
Pay Range
$90,000 - $113,000 USD
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Which of the following best describes your experience scoring and mixing audio content in ProTools?*
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Describe one episode of a news podcast (your own or someone else's) that you think exemplifies creative storytelling. What made it stand out to you?*
Share a recent news story or issue that you believe would make for a compelling Today, Explained episode. What unique angle would you explore?*
Which of the following best describes your experience with booking guests for news shows?*
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We often aim to explain complex topics clearly without oversimplifying. Share a time when you helped make a difficult topic more accessible through audio.*
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Vox Media does not currently operate in certain states and therefore is unable to consider remote candidates who primarily reside or are physically based in those states (restricted states vary from time to time). Please indicate the state where you intend to perform work for the company.*
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Your decision to provide or not provide the information below will not be held against you in the recruiting process, nor will it be used in the candidate selection process if you do identify. Vox Media does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
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Producer II, Today, Explained and Explain it to Me
New York & DC (US Only)
A Producer II at
Today, Explained
and
Explain it To Me
takes a leadership role in finding, conceptualizing, planning and executing episodes of the show. This person has a strong innate sense of how to make
Today, Explained
and
Explain it To Me
episodes shine. They are fascinated by the world around them and exhilarated by the prospect of covering a second Trump administration. They read the news throughout the day each day and look forward to finding unique angles on the events and actions in the world around them.
A
Today, Explained
and
Explain it To Me
Producer II thinks strategically about show programming: coming up with smart, original pitches; booking and interviewing guests aggressively to find the right interview subject; and editing and scoring episodes using a high degree of editorial decisionmaking. The right person for this position is delighted by innovating on foundational news formats like the standard two-way, has demonstrated a knack for taking unexpected approaches to curiosity-driven stories, and loves making audio sound beautiful. The best candidate for this role also has demonstrated skill and experience as an editor, with the ability to pick the best stories, make tough decisions about editorial changes and cuts, and ensure they are creating the best final product. They also have video experience and interest in growing that skill. They are a mature team member who does not shrink from operational tasks, enjoys process and operations, and loves to conjure order from chaos. They relish working with others and in mentoring more junior producers as part of their daily workflow.
What You’ll Do
Take an editorial lead on researching, planning and writing timely and distinctive story segments Find new formats, interesting structures, and strong guest bookings so we can explain the news of the day clearly and with an eye to audiences of all persuasions — never underestimating the audience’s intelligence or overestimating their information Assemble strong, thorough research prep and write host questions that tackle all the top issues Own and project manage complex episodes, working on multiple episodes simultaneously Help with the operational aspects of producing a daily show along with a weekly show Serve as editor on episodes of both shows as needed Work on video production as assigned Train on posting Today, Explained to the radio Pitch stories based around the news multiple times each week Find ways to report and produce enterprise stories Produce creative formats that use research and reporting in nonstandard ways Utilize scoring and clip choices to elevate the sound of each episode, while abiding by fair use guidelines Support colleagues, providing solutions to workflow or editorial challenges, and mentor more junior producers as needed Communicate collaboratively on pitches and episode structure, finding yourself able to identify when a story needs to change direction and work with editorial leads on finding new angles. Help prepare the show for public radio delivery as needed, including making editorial cuts to content to help create fundraising or rerun episodes for the public radio audience.
Who You Are
A voracious learner who finds themselves obsessed with domestic and global news, and reads news for pleasure as well as to envision new exciting segments. Ideally this person enjoys digging into everything from the latest election polling to new music trends, and has a couple discreet areas of specialization.
What You’ll Bring
5+ years working in audio journalism Significant experience creating audio stories as part of a fast-moving, collaborative team under deadline pressure Experience working in a newsroom Strong booking experience and the dogged determination and skills to find top-rated, unexpected guests on a daily basis
High proficiency in audio editing/mixing in ProTools, and strength in musical scoring
An ear for great tape and interest in developing inventive approaches to audio storytelling Video production experience Experience with project management and process development A highly organized approach to workflow, and an interest in improving overall team processes and expectations Experience scripting and editing compelling, curiosity-driven stories or segments A track record of developing stories that draw on diverse perspectives/source lists A passion for explanatory journalism Creativity and a desire to be innovative
If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This position is based in either Washington, DC, or New York, NY, and the candidate will work from the Vox office 2 days a week. Skill, comfort, and proficiency in field production around the DC area are required.
WHY VOX MEDIA?
What We Offer
This is a permanent, full-time position . This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.
This role is a part of the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East
OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT
Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values here, and our approach to corporate citizenship here.
Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).
What Comes Next
Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.
Pay Range
$90,000 - $113,000 USD
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Preferred First Name
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Cover Letter*
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Which of the following tools are you proficient in? (Select all that apply.) *
ProTools
Hindenburg
Adobe Audition
Reaper
Other
None of the above
Which of the following best describes your experience scoring and mixing audio content in ProTools?*
Select...
Describe one episode of a news podcast (your own or someone else's) that you think exemplifies creative storytelling. What made it stand out to you?*
Share a recent news story or issue that you believe would make for a compelling Today, Explained episode. What unique angle would you explore?*
Which of the following best describes your experience with booking guests for news shows?*
Select...
We often aim to explain complex topics clearly without oversimplifying. Share a time when you helped make a difficult topic more accessible through audio.*
LinkedIn Profile
Website
How did you hear about this job?*
Gender Pronouns (She/Her/Hers, He/Him/His, They/Them/Theirs, etc.)
Are you currently employed by Vox Media?*
Select...
Vox Media does not currently operate in certain states and therefore is unable to consider remote candidates who primarily reside or are physically based in those states (restricted states vary from time to time). Please indicate the state where you intend to perform work for the company.*
Select...
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment status (for example, H-1B visa status)?*
Select...
Do you have the present ability to work permanently in the U.S. for any U.S. employer? *
Select...
Privacy Notice*
Select...
By selecting “I agree”, I understand that the information I have provided as part of this job application will be processed in accordance with Vox Media’s Privacy Notice.
Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice for EU/UK Applicants
Demographic Information
At Vox Media, we believe that different backgrounds and perspectives shape who we are as a company. We strive for better representation from historically underrepresented populations in the digital media industry, and the below questions help us in assessing the makeup of our candidate pools.
Your decision to provide or not provide the information below will not be held against you in the recruiting process, nor will it be used in the candidate selection process if you do identify. Vox Media does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
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Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Online Audio and Video Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vox Media by 2x Get notified about new Producer jobs in
Washington, DC . Washington, DC $85,000.00-$100,000.00 1 day ago Washington, DC $55,000.00-$70,000.00 1 month ago Washington, DC $71,330.00-$132,470.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $81,000.00-$101,000.00 1 week ago Editorial Producer, The Lead with Jake Tapper
Washington, DC $78,400.00-$145,600.00 2 weeks ago District of Columbia, United States $65,000.00-$80,000.00 6 days ago Associate Editorial Producer, The Source with Kaitlan Collins
Washington, DC $55,226.00-$102,563.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $88,000.00-$92,000.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $110,000.00-$135,000.00 3 weeks ago Washington, DC $94,500.00-$175,500.00 1 day ago Washington, DC $120,000.00-$140,000.00 1 week ago Freelance Video Producer - Sports Coverage (REMOTE)
Washington, DC $100,000.00-$125,000.00 8 hours ago Washington, DC $87,500.00-$162,500.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $110,400.00-$115,000.00 1 month ago Washington, DC $105,000.00-$120,000.00 5 days ago Supervising Producer, State of the Union/Inside Politics Weekend
Washington, DC $119,000.00-$221,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $93,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week ago Bethesda, MD $105,000.00-$120,000.00 9 hours ago Washington, DC $80,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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