Host / Producer, Tech Podcast Job at The Wall Street Journal in Washington

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The Wall Street Journal is seeking an experienced, energetic and creative host and producer to be the voice of a new technology-focused podcast in development.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering important tech and markets news and analysis to The Wall Street Journal’s growing, global audience of engaged listeners through interviews, original reporting and news segments.

This position requires an authoritative yet approachable on-mic presence, impeccable editorial judgment, a deep understanding of audio storytelling, strong production skills and a passion for explaining the “why” behind the news and how it affects listeners’ everyday lives. It also requires the ability to get up to speed quickly, to ask the basic questions that ensure accuracy and precision, and to ask the unexpected questions that illuminate a topic.

Top candidates for this role will have a strong journalism background and interest in the people, companies and money behind the latest technological innovations. They must have experience in tech and / or business reporting, with the ability to ask questions that will help our audience understand corporate decision making. They must have creative ideas for how to tell stories at the intersection of tech, business and finance. Experience in research, reporting and interviewing, including in live settings, are crucial for this role.

A background in podcasting, radio or another comparable medium is preferred. Experience in storytelling in multiple formats, including narrative-style podcasting, is a plus.

The position will work closely with a small team based in our New York City and San Francisco offices, and may be based in New York, San Francisco or Washington, DC.

To apply, please submit your résumé, a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience meet or exceed the key candidate requirements and five links to past work that represents the type of work described. Candidates who do not submit cover letters will not be considered.

You Will

• Host and produce a tech news podcast, working with a small team to handle all tasks involved in writing, recording and mixing the show on deadline.
• Host, produce and mix daily tech news headlines shows.
• React quickly to breaking news, when necessary, providing suggestions for guest interviews and securing interviews on deadline.
• Write snappy news items that convey the essential aspects of important stories in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way.
• Write SEO friendly headlines, show descriptions and social language that help bring new audiences to the podcast and encourage listening.
• Work with editors, producers and the social media team to promote the podcast and WSJ on social media, in newsletters and in outside media.
• Interview WSJ reporters and external sources, asking insightful questions on the fly that get to the story in a conversational way.
• Conduct original reporting that distinguishes the podcast from other tech podcast offerings.
• Be proactive about proposing interviews and episode ideas, working ahead to ensure the show has a consistent pipeline of strong and timely interview opportunities.
• Book newsmakers and industry leaders, and thoroughly research and prepare for interviews that will make news and lead the conversation.
• Pitch and execute special series and coverage, including narrative-style episodes, beyond the parameters of the daily Tech News Briefing show.
• Ensure all content meets the highest production values and all WSJ journalistic and legal standards are followed.
• Meet tight deadlines in a changing news environment and, at times, work under pressure.
• Be able to pivot when news events warrant, moving quickly to change show plans.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors across the newsroom to develop story ideas and episodes.
• Work with the live journalism team to conduct live interviews that extend the brand beyond the podcast.
• Handle multiple projects in various stages of development and production.
• Work late hours and weekends as news developments may warrant.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including working on our existing tech news show, as we work on the development and launch of this new offering.

You Have

Reasonable accommodation : Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO / AA / M / F / Disabled / Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and / or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area : Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category : Editorial / Journalism

Union Status

Union role

Pay Range : $120,000 - $140,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Req ID : 43894

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Online Audio and Video Media

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