MS NOW is looking for an Associate Producer to join our Podcast Unit. This role will work across multiple podcasts and projects, with a focus on news and politics. The AP’s primary roles will be to support the unit with a combination of administrative duties (such as organizing tape, booking studios, and maintaining calendars), and editorial roles (like fact checking, cutting tape, and researching). The AP will work closely with podcast Producers and Coordinating Producers on assignments, typically working under tight deadlines. We’re eager to bring in someone who knows how to move fast, think critically, and stay extremely organized while doing it.The exact assignment(s) may change over time as unit needs evolve. The role will work across podcasts and projects within the unit, supporting a range of editorial and production needs. Responsibilities include pitching, booking, pulling tape, researching stories, editing tape and producing social clips. We also hope to loop this person into some development projects and task them with occasionally taking the lead in junior-level assignments. It’s an exciting early-career role for someone with editorial promise who has already mastered being a logistical powerhouse. The strongest candidates will have newsroom experience, as well as know how to edit audio and video. Adherence to journalistic best practices is a must.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Support the production process end-to-end, occasionally taking the lead on junior-level assignmentsManage the logistics of setting up a recording, such as shipping mic kits and maintaining calendarsOrganize incoming tape, as well as find & isolate file tapePrepare research materialsEdit audio and videoDraft scripts and metadataReview episode mixes and provide feedback to audio engineer and video editorOrder graphics for YouTubePull social media materialsManage listener mail where applicableManage show websites where applicableOrganize show folders and unit documentsPost TV special coverage as audio-only offeringsBackfill for lead show producers when neededProduce bonus content (such as Premium and DTC offerings)Additional duties as assignedSubject to change as role and company needs are expected to evolve over time
