Executive Producer

Join our Team and make an impact in the New York City area and beyond through creating, sharing and supporting a wide variety of extraordinary content. Whether you are interested in producing one of our original shows, being part of our newsroom, working in live events for The Greene Space, or supporting the work behind the scenes in finance, HR, IT or on another team, you can expect a collaborative culture surrounded by passionate colleagues who strive to make and support fantastic radio and programming.

The nation’s largest public radio station is hiring an Executive Producer to lead the newsroom’s podcast team, with the goal of expanding WNYC’s reach across New York City and delivering essential news and information to help make the city work for the people who live here. 

This leader will be responsible for mapping out the strategic direction of NYC NOW, our thrice-daily news podcast. The right candidate possesses excellent news judgment. They are a self-starter who displays enthusiasm and creativity. They are willing and able to get involved in all aspects of show production, from idea development to episode structure to editing. They are strongly collaborative. They are innovative and inspire others to push the boundaries of storytelling. They are a fair, supportive and inclusive people manager with excellent communication skills. And they actively foster an environment in which great journalism can flourish and the people who make that work can thrive.
This position reports to the Director of Audio Strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Set and execute a strategic plan for the NYC NOW podcast, with a focus on driving a range of content and expanding the audience
• Oversee day-to-day operations of NYC NOW, including editing scripts, setting assignments, staffing, budgets and other resources
• Lead a 2-person podcast team and work with them to generate ideas for interviews, segments, and longer-term projects
• Lead communication with newsroom staff and other editorial teams around bookings, assignments, productions needs and deadlines
• Collaborate with various members of the newsroom to conceive of and execute other on-demand offerings
• Work with other departments including engineering, marketing, publicity and sponsorship to ensure the podcast is of the highest quality and to increase its reach
• Ensure the team is managed with respect and kindness
• Invest in each team member’s professional development by focusing on feedback, goal setting, skills acquisition, and career pathing

 Qualifications & Skills

• At least 7 years of audio journalism experience, including producing and/or editing podcasts, and 3 years of people management experience required
• Impeccable journalistic integrity and editorial judgment
• Experience with both daily news gathering and longer form audio storytelling
• Proven track record of being a strong leader and manager who prioritizes, among other things, clear communication, forward planning, and team empowerment
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written
• Proficient in the use of audio editing software
• Ability to effectively manage several projects concurrently
• Sophisticated understanding of podcasting and the broader digital audio landscape, including applicable metrics, relevant audience trends, market forces and audience engagement techniques
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to contribute an equity lens to every aspect of people development and management processes, and ability to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in newsrooms
• Familiarity with New York City news, issues, trends and geography
• The ability to work collaboratively with coworkers inside the newsroom and with other staff members at NYPR

Additional Information

This is a full-time role with a salary range of $140,000-145,000, annually (plus a full benefits package). Salary offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and organizational pay equity. New York Public Radio also offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with vacation time, personal days, sick time and parental leave.     This role is based in New York City (or the immediate metro area) and operates in a hybrid capacity. This individual is expected to work onsite at WNYC’s Manhattan headquarters at least 3 days a week.