Lead Producer (Pioneers of AI)

Responsibilities

Pitch guests and episode topics

Work closely with the host on the editorial voice and format of the show

Manage the show's production workflow and schedule to ensure timely publishing

Collaborate with the video editor, mix engineer, and talent booker, and delegate tasks within the team

Direct host in interview recordings

Edit episode audio in Descript and assemble sessions in ProTools

Coordinate with mix engineer on episode sound design, mix and mastering

Outline and draft scripts for host

Maintain voice of show across platforms (with support of Editor/EP and Host)

Handle recording logistics, including booking studios and sending out recording kits 

Coordinate with video editor, giving editorial direction and feedback to episode videos

Collaborate with marketing team on preparing social media and promotional assets for the show

Participate in creative ideation, brainstorming and supporting general WaitWhat franchise extensions such as live events and webinars

Work alongside video, design, technology, events, audience engagement and all WaitWhat teams on content creation, production, management, and promotion

Support the EP of Pioneers of AI in sharing timely updates with the team that include content, data and goals, and budget 

Be service-oriented with internal and external partners

Bring a constructive mindset to all aspects of your job and a ‘no job too big or too small’, ‘all hands on deck’, ‘we can find a way’ mentality

Requirements

• 5+ years audio production experience in podcasting or radio, specifically with deadline-oriented interview formats; previous experience lead producing a show preferred

• A passionate curiosity and thoughtfulness about cutting-edge technology and its role in society

• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with hosts

• A love for working “in tape”

• A genuine interest in entrepreneurial stories and a belief in the value they bring to listeners 

• Excellent Pro-Tools editing experience required

• Fluency with Descript (or similar) and a Descript-to-ProTools workflow

• A proactive, collaborative, and constructive problem solver 

• A ferocious appetite to research and figure out tasks you may not be familiar with

• Experience organizing media assets, directory structures, and maximizing post-production workflows

• Time management skills to coordinate multiple projects

• A direct communicator who has the finesse and maturity to communicate effectively with both internal and external partners

• Someone who wants to both roll up sleeves and do the work while building a team capable of doing the same

• You are grounded, honest, and a team player who thrives on collaboration

• You have a sense of humor and delight in what you do

• You have a genuine interest in Artificial Intelligence and its applications