Senior Reporter, Social Newsgathering
NBCUniversal
New York, NY
CAFE is looking for an Editorial Producer for the Stay Tuned podcast hosted by former Manhattan US Attorney Preet Bharara. We're looking for candidates with a keen interest in the intersection of news, law, politics, and policy. The producer will be responsible for producing episodes from concept to publication, including pitching, booking, and prepping. The producer will also draft related content for CAFE's newsletters and website
WHO WE ARE
CAFE, part of the Vox Media Podcast Network, explores how law and justice intersect with every aspect of our society. CAFE's portfolio of shows includes the award-winning podcast Stay Tuned with Preet hosted by former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and CAFE co-founder Preet Bharara. CAFE also offers a collection of exclusive podcasts, including the CAFE Insider podcast hosted by Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance, newsletters, events, and online content through its innovative CAFE Insider membership program.
Vox Media Studios is one of the leading independent studios producing premium non-fiction and scripted programming for television, OTT, podcasts, films, and brand partners. Vox Media Studios is an Emmy-nominated full-service production studio that works both independently and in partnership with Vox Media's category-leading editorial networks to extend the company's storytelling capabilities to the most relevant modern platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV+, YouTube Originals, HBO, and CNN. Vox Media Studios is also home to the award-winning Vox Media Podcast Network and the Academy Award winning storytelling powerhouse, Epic.
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WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Write deeply researched memos to prepare host(s) for interviews, and draft scripts for hosts.
• Actively pitch guests and story ideas, book guests, and coordinate logistics for recordings
• Oversee tapings and post-production, ensuring that episodes meet CAFE's production and editorial standards.
• Write copy for CAFE's newsletters and social media channels. Generate creative ideas for marketing and promotion, both for specific episodes and the programs overall.
• Propose ideas for and help produce limited series.
• Additional duties as assigned.
WHO YOU ARE
The ideal candidate for this position has a legal, policy, or politics background and some media or journalism experience. New law school graduates, think tank fellows, and aides to high-profile individuals in the political arena are strongly encouraged to apply. So if you're a campaign staffer, a speechwriter, a producer on a news program, a young lawyer no longer interested in practicing law, or have a similar professional background, we're looking at you!
• Outstanding news judgment and knowledge of current events
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills
• Ability to explain complicated issues to a lay audience
• Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines and work simultaneously on multiple projects
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 would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team. We've hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
This job is New York based.
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
$77,000 — $88,000 USD
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy04vp-3-14-249-63-42 in your application.
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