Associate Producer, The Journal

The Show

The Journal is a daily narrative news podcast made in partnership between Spotify Studios and the Wall Street Journal. Each day, we tell one important news story in 15-20 minutes. Our show focuses on money and business, applying those lenses to general news or zooming in on business stories that other outlets do not tell. We have covered everything from the rise of ChatGPT, to the ripple effect of the Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action in college admissions, to Disney’s financial troubles. We’ve published explosive investigations into Facebook and the telehealth company Cerebral alongside the Wall Street Journal’s print paper.

The Role

We’re looking for a creative, self-motivated Associate Producer for The Journal. The ideal candidate loves to do research, is enthusiastic about the Wall Street Journal’s reporting, and excited about finding new ways to tell business stories. They also have strong editorial judgment, can give and receive constructive feedback, and are a team player. Above all, this person is excited about the challenge of making a daily show, learning and perfecting their production skills, and developing a career in audio. While this role is set for normal work hours, it also requires flexibility and openness to weekend and after-hours work.

This is a full-time role, remote eligible, based anywhere in North America, working East coast hours.

*Please submit a resume and a cover letter that includes one story pitch for the show*

What You'll Do

• Work with producers to find, pre-interview and book guests
• Research and pitch story ideas that can be accomplished within a tight timeline
• Write show promos
• Gather field tape and “found sound” from online and other sources
• Work with producers to prep for, record and produce interviews with sources inside and outside the Journal
• Contribute to group edits, offering ideas and suggestions for improving drafts
• Organize, sync, and cut interview tape and tracking
• Work both independently and collaboratively, depending on the task
• Help build assemblies and score moments, and other production needs
• Coach hosts through tracking sessions, providing notes and feedback

Who You Are

• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Knowledge of what makes a good story
• Daily experience is a huge plus
• Enthusiasm for a high-intensity daily production schedule
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in audio production, show production, or a relevant field
• A close attention to detail and the ability juggle multiple tasks
• Bonus points if you are familiar with ProTools
• A passion for business news and familiarity with The Journal’s style of telling business stories

Where You'll Be:

• We’ve introduced Work From Anywhere to give you more options!
• Working hours? We operate within the EST time zone for collaboration.
• While we will ask you to pop into the office from time to time, we are giving you the flexibility to work from home should you choose to do so.

The United States base range for this position is $71,000-75,000, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.

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