Executive Producer

Summary

Join Slate as an experienced Executive Producer to oversee its podcast network. This leadership role reports to the editor in chief and involves managing multiple podcast production teams, tracking goals, managing budgets, and directing resources. You will collaborate with various teams to shape audio and editorial strategies. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in audio production across different storytelling formats (chat, narrative, news), leadership skills, and a deep understanding of audio production. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The location is flexible, with options in New York, D.C., or remote work.

Requirements

• At least 5 years in leadership/high level management in media
• At least 10 years working in audio
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality, ambitious audio programming
• An understanding of Slate’s audio products, and Slate editorial generally

Responsibilities

• Overseeing 10+ teams producing Slate podcasts on a variety of cadences, and providing management, mentorship and support across the network
• Tracking show progress against goals, and assessing and adjusting strategy as needed
• Acting as liaison with the Slate Plus team, owning and supporting our audio endeavors to grow membership
• Recruiting producers and talent, freelance and for open staff positions, as needed
• Managing show budgets
• Participating in overall Slate leadership, and working with the Slate text/website team to bring audio and text in alignment and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing audio
• Strong background in operations, organization and management
• Touched all three types of storytelling (chat, narrative and news) in their careers—or at least been exposed to the different modes of storytelling
• Worked with producers, hosts and engineers
• Ability to communicate clearly, make decisions confidently, and to be wholly invested in making Slate’s audio unit successful both commercially and culturally

Benefits

• Three subsidized medical plans and two dental plans, provided by Aetna, which can be paired with flexible spending accounts
• Remote work