Job Description

The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.

The Atlantic is looking for an ambitious associate producer with sharp news judgment to join The Atlantic\xe2\x80\x99s podcast team. You should have a passion for creating intellectually rigorous and sonically compelling audio journalism. The right candidate will be skilled at creative use of tape and bring a witty, nimble approach to covering the most important stories from our website, magazine, and beyond.

The associate producer will be assigned to our flagship weekly news podcast, Radio Atlantic. You\xe2\x80\x99ll work alongside the show\xe2\x80\x99s host and senior producer as well as a small team of producers and an engineer.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do:

Pitch, book, and produce interviews and stories based on \xe2\x80\x94 and independent of \xe2\x80\x94 the magazine and website, and proactively offer ideas as news demands it.

Work with the team to plan and execute compelling episodes weeks or even months in advance.

Participate in newsroom brainstorms and partner with The Atlantic\xe2\x80\x99s writers and editors in making our writing come to life in audio.

Conduct background research and make use of archival tape.

Pre-interviews for potential sources.

Work with the senior producer and engineer to learn how to sound design programming

Help shepherd episodes through legal, audience, copy, web editors, and fact checkers to ensure editorial integrity and a vibrant web presence on all available channels.

Helping in publishing episodes and related articles.

Skills to have:

At least 2 years of experience editing audio with ProTools or other audio editing programs, and willingness to learn ProTools if it\xe2\x80\x99s not your primary DAW.

Strong studio production techniques

Impeccable judgment and keen understanding of journalism ethics

A commitment to bringing voices with diverse backgrounds and worldviews to our podcast

Experience in scripting, pre-interviewing, and host collaboration

Excellence at meeting deadlines and working independently

A collaborative approach to creation and an independent work ethic

Kindness, curiosity, and a direct but thoughtful approach to giving feedback

Salary minimum: $65,000; Salary maximum: $80,000

The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC and its affiliates ("The Atlantic") are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate\xe2\x80\x99s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic\'s COVID-19 vaccination policy. The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.

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