Deputy Executive producer, video podcast, Guardian US

About the Guardian

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. 

About the role

The Guardian seeks a creative, strategic and highly organized audio/video producer to help us launch a new audio and video podcast aimed at the US market.

The Guardian has a robust collection of award-winning podcasts in the UK, but this will be our first news show for an American audience. Working closely with the show’s executive producer, the deputy EP will help develop a US news show that draws on the resources of our global newsrooms and translates the work of Guardian reporters and outside guests into compelling episodes.  You’ll be a key voice in development decisions, from identifying talent to determining how to bring the Guardian’s unique voice and global perspective to life.

With the EP, the deputy executive producer will help build a small audio/video team and work with the Guardian's journalists, columnists and desk editors. We’re seeking a strong operational manager with excellent news judgement who is interested in expanding what a news and talk show can sound and look like and can help run the show day-to-day after launch. This show will rely heavily on guest booking and interview prep and the ideal candidate will understand how to do those tasks with care and respect when dealing with sensitive stories and creativity and playfulness whenever possible.

Department: Editorial 

Reports to: Executive Producer, US video podcast

Location: New York, New York 

Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid

Terms and conditions: Full-time, permanent

Salary: $160,000-$170,000 Annually

Key responsibilities 

• Work closely with the executive producer to develop workflow systems and an execution strategy for a US video podcast
• Play a key role in hiring decisions and help build a small team of producers 
• Commission stories and interviews for a news video podcast
• Play a central role in booking guests, structuring and editing interviews, and writing and editing scripts
• Work with Guardian print reporters on the best ways to tell their stories on mic and in front of the camera  
• Oversee some episode editing sessions
• Ensure episodes meet the highest editorial standards and legal compliance
• Attend and contribute to daily editorial and planning meetings 
• Assign stories to producers
• Create episode pages with engaging headlines and thumbnails
• Respond to listener data to refine and improve engagement
• Help develop daily social media packages to promote the podcast
• Liaise with desk editors and colleagues across the organization including the UK and Australia
• Oversee the show and staff  in the executive producer’s absence 

Key contacts and relationships (internal and external)

• Executive Producer, US audio and video podcast
• Guardian US editor Betsy Reed
• Guardian global head of audio Nicole Jackson
• Guardian US deputy editor Jane Spencer (strategy)
• Guardian Us deputy editor Paul Harris (news) 
   

Knowledge and experience

• At least 10 years of experience making the highest quality video and audio programming, including in an editing role in daily news/current affairs
• Understanding and experience with the US podcast market and audience 
• Proven track record working with presenting/hosting talent
• Ability to help oversee a daily production schedule (legal, editorial, technical and staff management)
• Ability to make high-level content decisions
• Strong editorial judgment
• Signific