Producer

Spotify

Producer for a daily narrative news podcast focusing on business stories for Wall Street Journal. Collaborating with top journalists and managing fast-paced content production.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in producing audio content, including both longform and shortform formats, with strong scriptwriting and story editing skills. Proficient in managing multiple production timelines while maintaining high-quality narratives and technical execution.

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Audio ProductionPodcast ProductionScriptwritingStory EditingAdobe Creative Suite

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Hard Skills

Audio ProductionPodcast ProductionScriptwritingStory EditingField ReportingNarrative StructureEditing SoftwareTechnical Skills

Soft Skills

Time ManagementEnthusiasmPassion for News

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuitePro Tools

Industry Keywords

NewsroomHigh-Volume ProductionDaily Production ScheduleNarrative FormatsInterview-Driven Formats

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Pitch story ideas tied to the news cycle that can be executed on a tight timeline, as well as contribute to longer-term projects
Book, prepare for, record, and produce interviews with sources inside and outside of the WSJ newsroom
Write scripts and shape narratives for episodes, with attention to pacing, tone, and story arc
Travel for and produce field reporting when stories require it
Log, cut, and arrange tape, build assemblies, score moments, and handle everything else production requires
Balance multiple episodes in production simultaneously

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 4 years producing audio in a fast-paced, high-volume newsroom or podcast operation
Experience producing a daily podcast is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to produce both longform and shortform content across narrative and interview-driven formats
Strong scriptwriting and story editing ability, with a feel for pacing and narrative structure
Solid technical skills across editing software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Pro Tools, or similar programs
Enthusiasm for a high-intensity daily production schedule
A genuine passion for the Wall Street Journal's reporting and business news broadly

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations during the interview process
Strong working relationships with Wall Street Journal reporters, editors, and staff
Flexibility to work 2–3 days per week in the office