Spotify is hiring a
Supervising Editor

Summary

Join a dynamic team as a supervising editor on The Journal, a daily narrative news podcast made in partnership between Spotify Studios and the Wall Street Journal. This leadership role will oversee editorial and management aspects of the show, working with producers and hosts to shape daily episodes.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years of journalism or documentary experience; audio experience is a major plus
• A minimum of 2+ years of editing experience
• Enthusiasm for news
• Comfort and proficiency in structuring and editing narrative pieces
• Experience managing, mentoring, and helping others develop in their careers
• Outstanding communication skills, across the board
• An ability to jump between topics and contribute meaningful guidance, no matter the context

Responsibilities

• Work with producers and hosts to prep for interviews
• Listen to drafts for what is working in each story and what needs to be added, restructured or reimagined, keeping an eye on journalistic standards as well as narrative momentum
• Write collaboratively with producers, reporters and hosts to get scripts from draft to final language
• Manage the daily deadlines needed to get each episode over the finish line
• Coordinate with Wall Street Journal staff to make sure all drafts meet the editorial standards of the paper
• Contribute regularly to morning pitch meetings, both by pitching your own ideas and by helping strengthen others’ ideas
• Manage 3-5 producers and senior producers by providing regular feedback and support, adhering to Spotify’s manager manifesto and values
• Build and maintain relationships within the WSJ newsroom
• Work closely with the show’s Supervising Producer to make sure stories are getting the production resources they need

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Six month paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 23 paid days off
• 13 paid flexible holidays