Producer, Creative Arts​/Media, TV ​/ Film Production

Producer, Radiolab

Radiolab is seeking a full‑time Producer to join the team. The Producer takes ideas from pitch to broadcast, participating in all parts of the production process. The Producer will spend much of their time deep in tape, sorting through vast amounts of audio, crafting the arc of the episode in Pro Tools, and building out the story. The Producer will work closely with the editorial team, making new drafts of episodes.

Sometimes the Producer will work on ideas they’ve pitched; oftentimes they’ll produce other team member’s work. The Producer will help craft the soundscape of the show.

• Regularly produce episodes from pitch to broadcast with minimal support
• Find, pitch more ambitious, nuanced, and successful story ideas
• Develop the arc of episodes and craft narratives, with minimal editorial support
• Execute notes from Editor on new drafts of episodes
• Cut interview selects and track tape
• Source archival tape
• Research for story ideas, book guests, arrange logistics (e.g., ISDN, travel)
• Pre‑interview, book potential guests, engineer in‑studio interviews and tracking
• Perform field reporting and/or recording
• Conceive of storyboards with the team
• Write narration and craft the sound design/soundscape of episodes
• Create new drafts of episodes in Pro Tools, experimenting relentlessly with story construction
• Liaise with fact checker for episodes
• Write and produce content for web, newsletter, and other platforms as needed

• At least five years experience producing, reporting and/or editing in long‑form narrative audio, and/or comparable experience in a related field
• Preferably has experience creating stories similar to the ones heard on Radiolab
• Has a clear grasp of what makes a surprising, impactful and complicated story that could be heard on Radiolab
• Has a proven ability to develop story arc and narrative
• Has solid journalism skills including: interviewing, database research and fact checking
• Has experience with linear editing software (Pro Tools, Logic, et cetera), and an advanced understanding of sound design
• Sense of humor and musicality are a plus
• It’s important on the Radiolab team for everyone to work hard, be willing to pitch in on whatever is needed to get the job done, have an open mind, demonstrate integrity in their journalism, be wildly curious, and not be afraid to be a little bit weird

This is a full‑time non‑exempt, hourly role, eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance through SAG‑AFTRA. This role is based in New York City and is expected to work at our NYC Headquarters two days per week. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between New York Public Radio and SAG‑AFTRA.

New York Public Radio is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We continuously strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and elevate inclusive practices to develop and support a more engaged and productive workforce. Our journalism and operations in the service of that journalism benefit from a broad range of perspectives, from all backgrounds, at all levels of the organization.

Diversity is essential to honest, authentic, accurate storytelling and reportage; creating an institution in which all voices are encouraged, valued, and heard.

New York Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving the goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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