Overview
The Guardian is seeking an Executive producer, video podcast, Guardian US. The ideal candidate is a creative, confident and strategic audio leader with vision and ambition to help us launch a new video podcast aimed at the US market. The Guardian has a robust collection of award-winning podcasts in the UK, but this will be their first news show for an American audience. Working closely with editorial leadership in the US and UK, the executive producer will help develop a US news show that draws on the resources of their global newsrooms. You'll be a key voice in all development decisions, from video strategy to identifying talent to determining how to bring the Guardian's unique voice and global perspective to life.
Reward
Annual Salary: $175,000 - $195,000. 20 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays and 2 personal days. 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.
Eligibility
The executive producer will build and manage a small audio/video team and work with the Guardian's journalists, columnists and desk editors, as well as with designers, marketing and product teams. They're seeking an experienced editor and manager with excellent news judgement and strong audience growth strategies who can run the show relatively independently day-to-day.
Application Requirements
Resume. Work samples. Cover letter.
