The Wall Street Journal · 2 days ago
Host/Producer, Personal Finance Podcast
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expThe Wall Street Journal is developing a new personal finance podcast and is searching for a dynamic host/producer to bring it to life. The role involves guiding listeners through financial topics with an engaging presence, conducting interviews, and producing high-quality content that adheres to journalistic standards.
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Responsibilities
Host and produce a personal finance news podcast, working with a small team to handle all tasks involved in writing, recording and mixing the show on deadline
React quickly to breaking news, when necessary, providing suggestions for guest interviews and securing interviews on deadline
Write SEO-friendly headlines, show descriptions and social language that help bring new audiences to the podcast and encourage listening
Work with editors, producers and the social-media team to promote the podcast and WSJ on social media, in newsletters and in outside media
Interview WSJ reporters and external sources, asking insightful questions on the fly that get to the story in a conversational way
Conduct original reporting that distinguishes the podcast from other finance podcast offerings
Be proactive about proposing interviews and episode ideas, working ahead to ensure the show has a consistent pipeline of strong and timely interview opportunities
Book newsmakers and industry leaders, and thoroughly research and prepare for interviews that will make news and lead the conversation
Pitch and execute special series and coverage, including narrative-style episodes
Ensure all content meets the highest production values and all WSJ journalistic and legal standards are followed
Meet tight deadlines in a changing news environment and, at times, work under pressure
Be able to pivot when news events warrant, moving quickly to change show plans
Collaborate with reporters and editors across the newsroom to develop story ideas and episodes
Work with the live journalism team to conduct live interviews that extend the brand beyond the podcast
Handle multiple projects in various stages of development and production
Work late hours and weekends as news developments may warrant
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years professional journalism experience, including a business news background
3+ years experience in audio production, including experience in daily audio news or another format where you have produced audio on a tight deadline
Demonstrated reporting experience in personal finance, business or another relevant coverage area
A lively and engaging on-mic presence and an ability to connect with audiences
Comfort and enthusiasm for appearing on video
Strong editorial judgment and broad knowledge of current events, business, and economics, as well as a nose for news
Experience researching, scripting and conducting engaging interviews at a variety of lengths
Experience communicating with and booking guests, including a robust contact list that you can draw upon with newsmakers and industry executives
Keen editorial judgment with expertise in delivering accurate scripts and reporting that are fact checked and meet WSJ standards
Proficiency in cutting and mixing tape using Descript and either Pro Tools or Audition
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Calmness under pressure and the ability to switch gears and react to breaking news
An ability to manage multiple projects at once
Experience working in multiple audio formats and styles
Preferred
A background in podcasting, radio, video or another comparable medium is preferred
Experience in storytelling in multiple formats, including narrative-style podcasting, is a plus
Experience with field recording is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
Variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits
Elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce
Company
The Wall Street Journal
Winner of 40 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism, The Wall Street Journal includes coverage of U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.49M2015-03-31Angel· $0.49M
Leadership Team
Nitin Rakesh
Member, CEO Council
Oren Zaslansky
Member, CEO Council
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