Job Description
Podcast Producer - The Story
The Story: One remarkable story, told in depth, each day. Hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones take you to the heart of the story you need to know with exclusive reports and investigations.
Discover the story behind the story with world-class journalism from The Times and Sunday Times.
Your team: Join the dynamic team behind The Story, the flagship podcast of The Times and The Sunday Times. This team is known for its high-quality journalism and compelling storytelling, and you will report directly to the Executive Producers.
Your role: As a Podcast Producer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the content and direction of The Story. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of podcast production, using your creative skills to attract and engage a broad audience.
Day to day you will:
* Develop, produce, and edit podcast episodes, ensuring they meet the high standards of The Times and The Sunday Times.
* Collaborate with journalists, editors, and other team members to create compelling audio content.
* Conduct interviews and gather audio materials from various sources.
* Work with our social media assistant producer to develop compelling content to promote The Story via social media, YouTube, and other platforms.
What we’re looking for from you:
* You have strong technical skills in audio production and editing.
* You are passionate about news with experience working in a news environment.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Experience with podcast production tools such as Reaper or Adobe Audition.
* Proven track record in producing high-quality audio content.
* An understanding of narrative form audio with strong storytelling skills and an ear for great audio.
Benefits:
* Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
* Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
* Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions.
* Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes.
* ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme.
* Up to 60% discount on HarperCollins books.
* Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
* Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage, and counselling.
* A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.
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