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Join TED as a Podcast Producer and amplify ideas that inspire action around the globe
Overview
Salary
£75000 - £90000
Location
New York, NY, USA
Expires
Expires at anytime
TED is an acclaimed non-profit organization dedicated to disseminating powerful ideas through various media, including their popular podcasts. TED's mission to include, diversify, and bridge cultural gaps aligns with the belief that ideas are universal and should be accessible to all. It's an invigorating place to work for those passionate about making a meaningful impact on the world through thought-provoking content.
Role Summary:
- Lead creative review and strategic redesign of TED Talks Daily, TED's flagship podcast with millions of listeners.
- Generate original podcasts and subscriber-only content that captivate and engage TED’s diverse audience.
- Collaborate with teams to develop innovative programming that enhances listener engagement.
Role Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience producing audio for radio or podcasts.
- Background in journalism and/or audio storytelling.
- Proficient in verbal and written communication; strong narrative and interviewing skills.
- Proficiency with editing software like ProTools or Adobe Audition.
- Extensive knowledge of media, culture, and what excels in audio platforms.
- Keen attention to detail, self-direction, and excellent team collaboration abilities.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
TED is committed to equal opportunity employment and invites all qualified candidates to apply online and join their mission to spread ideas that matter.
TED is a non-profit that believes Ideas change everything. Powerful ideas, powerfully presented, move us: to feel something, to think differently, to take action. At TED, we seek to bridge, include, and diversify because we truly believe ideas are for everyone. It is important to us to attract individuals from diverse backgrounds who are curious about the world.
TED is looking for a Podcast Producer to play a key role in creating original podcasts for TED. The Podcast Producer has an excellent track record in audio storytelling and will be working on projects for TED podcasts and creative subscriber-only content. This person has demonstrated measurable success in crafting podcasts from beginning to end, works well with teams and creatives, loves problem solving, and has a strong ear for what works well in audio.
The Podcast Producer’s primary responsibility will be creative review and strategic redesign of TED Talks Daily. TED Talks Daily is TED’s largest podcast, with more than 3.2 million unique monthly listeners. The Podcast Producer will work closely with the TED Talks Daily team to develop creative new programming that deepens listeners’ engagement with TED’s content and community.
Qualifications include at least three to five years of experience in producing audio for radio or podcasts, a background in journalism and/or audio storytelling, excellent verbal and written communication skills, an ability to craft strong narratives, source guests, and conduct compelling interviews, experience in gathering tape and assembling stories with editing software (ProTools, Adobe Audition, or similar DAWs), deep knowledge and interest in media and culture and understanding of what works in audio, an eye for detail and self-direction, and a proven track record as a team player, strong organizational and project management skills.
TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume.
