Wonder Media Network is a pioneering, audio-first media company that uses stories to inspire action, to promote equality and justice, and to introduce empathy into politics, business, and culture. Wonder Media Network (WMN) presents the stories we seldom hear and the perspectives we often miss through a mix of original and brand content. WMN was recently acquired by Acast, and is a new division within the global company, based in New York City.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Work closely with hosts and staff to set editorial priorities for shows.
- Provide consistent and thorough feedback to hosts and production staff on episodes and larger editorial arc of shows, in terms of sound and content.
- Work with managers to ensure proper resource allocation and staffing for shows.
- Support the producers in host and client management, leading shows, and keeping teams on track.
- Work with production staff and hosts to edit prep for interviews and give overarching thematic guidance, as needed.
- Listen to drafts for what is working in each episode and what needs to be added, restructured or reimagined, paying particular attention to journalistic standards and narrative momentum.
- Pitch ideas for episodes, segments, and help to strengthen others’ ideas.
Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years experience in journalism or documentary experience, audio preferred.
- A track record of excellence in audio storytelling.
- Comfort and proficiency in structuring and editing various styles of podcasts, from interview to narrative to fiction, for original and brand projects.
- Experience working across departments.
- Some experience and comfort in managing people and managing projects.
- Organized and entrepreneurial.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to adhere to deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative and creative thinker.
- Committed to uplifting underrepresented voices in media.
