WaitWhat

Producer

• Adhere to timelines and prioritize activities to support production of multiple shows at once
• Research and pitch episode topics and guests
• Create prep materials for hosts (background docs, questions)
• Handle scheduling, booking, and recording logistics for host and guests
• Ensure that every audio and video recording, remote or in person, is captured at high quality using best practices
• Complete a final QC of episodes and prepare assets for publishing
• Assist Hosts, Producers and Editors with timelines, deliverables, file management, production, project management and more
• Work with guests to curate list of valuable questions for hosts
• Fact check episodes
• Copyedit transcriptions for publication
• Identify and pull clips for social media
• Work on first edits/rough cuts of episodes
• Manage assets with guests and their teams: signed releases, bios, photos, etc
• Assist executive producer, producer and editor on scripts and documents to gather and incorporate notes
• Participate in creative ideation, brainstorming and supporting WaitWhat workshops
• Work alongside video, design, technology and all WaitWhat teams on content and production creation and management
• Be service-oriented with internal and external partners
• Bring a possibility thinking mindset to all aspects of your job. This includes: ‘No job too big or too small’, ‘all hands on deck’ and ‘we can find a way’ mentality

Associate Producer

• Own the end-to-end guest selection process, including research, outreach, vetting, briefing, and coordination, ensuring each guest supports the show’s editorial goals and enhances on-air discussion
• Work closely with the hosts on the development and editorial voice of the show
• Manage the show's production workflow and schedule to ensure timely publishing; oversee the AP and delegate tasks within the team
• Direct hosts during recordings
• Edit episode audio and assemble mixes in ProTools
• Coordinate with mix engineer on episode sound design, mix and mastering
• Outline and draft scripts for hosts
• Be comfortable with recording person-on-street interviews; being on mic and on camera for segments and/or social media
• Maintain voice of show across platforms (with support of EP and hosts)
• With support of AP, handle recording logistics, including booking studios and tape syncs
• Coordinate with video editor, giving editorial direction and feedback to episode videos
• Collaborate with the AP and marketing team on preparing social media and promotional assets for the show
• Participate in creative ideation, brainstorming and supporting general WaitWhat franchise extensions such as live events and webinars
• Work alongside video, design, technology, events, audience engagement and all WaitWhat teams on content creation, production, management, and promotion
• Support the Executive Producer in sharing timely updates with the team that include content, data and goals, and budget
• Be service-oriented with internal and external partners
• Bring a constructive mindset to all aspects of your job. This includes: ‘No job too big or too small’, ‘all hands on deck’ and ‘we can find a way’ mentality

Associate Producer

Lead Producer