Assistant Producer, Decoder Ring

Slate is looking for a versatile, capable assistant producer to help us make our critically acclaimed podcast Decoder Ring, hosted by Willa Paskin. The person we’re looking for has an affinity for audio storytelling and is eager to find untold stories grounded in pop culture and big ideas. They enjoy spending hours scouring archives and old media for the perfect clips, have an eye for historical oddities and a good ear for tape, and can move adroitly between booking, recording, writing, editing, tracking, mixing, and creative troubleshooting.

Candidates should be strong writers, efficient self‑starters, personable, and enjoy experimentation.

Position can be located in Slate’s New York or D.C. office. Remote work is considered for the right candidate. Annual base pay ranges from $75,000 to $81,000, and the position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Slate and the Writers Guild of America East.

Final date to receive applications is 6/12.

• Work with a host and team of producers to conceive and develop episodes
• Identify promising storylines, characters, and sound-rich tape opportunities
• Contribute to the research, reporting, and prep for interviews
• Edit rough cuts and implement script notes quickly and sensitively
• Find archival tape and other old media clips
• Arrange interviews and oversee recording sessions, often over remote connections
• Contribute to the scoring and sound design of mixes

• At least two years’ experience in radio or podcasting in a journalistic environment
• Excellent writing skills and story sense
• Demonstrated ability with professional audio editing software, preferably Pro Tools

Slate offers a comprehensive benefits program that gives eligible employees the flexibility to choose the right benefits for themselves and their families. There are three subsidized medical plans and two dental plans, provided by Aetna, which can be paired with flexible spending accounts.

We know that diverse perspectives make us smarter and stronger, and that all applicants from all backgrounds should be welcomed in our hiring process and given equal opportunities to be evaluated based on their qualifications and skills. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will do what we can to meet your needs.

Slate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.