Coordinating Producer, MS NOW Podcasts

Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills Fast learner Self-motivated to continually grow their skillset Adaptable to the needs of an evolving team Able to take accountability Enjoys solving problems, and does so pro-actively Highly organized Works well within a large organization Comfortable working on shared projects Additional Requirements: Must be willing to work varied shifts as news changes. Must work in New York, NY. Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. This position has been designated as a hybrid, three days in the office a week. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary Range: $115,000 - $143,000 As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Remote work options Performance bonus Additional Information We are looking for a Coordinating Producer to join the Podcast Unit at MS NOW (formerly MSNBC). This role will serve as one of the key editorial leaders for the team. The Coordinating Producer is a unique player-coach position. You will be in the weeds of production; able to pitch and book guests, collaborate with hosts, script episodes, and be hands-in-tape to shape each episode. At the same time, you’ll be asked to weigh in on high-level show matters such as marketing needs or long-term projects. The right person for this role will also be excited to manage and mentor junior-level staff. The exact assignment may change over time as unit needs evolve. But at the outset, this person will take the reins on two of our biggest shows: “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace” and “Main Justice with Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord.” “The Best People” launched in the summer of 2025 and quickly shot to the top of the Apple Podcast charts. On this show, Nicolle Wallace sits down with people she admires who are standing up for democracy and civility. And “Main Justice,” which was formerly known as “Prosecuting Donald Trump,” is a weekly deep-dive into the legal machinations of the Justice Department and the Trump Administration. To succeed in this role, you should be equally excited to dive into court documents as you are to book big-name guests such as Kara Swisher or Robert De Niro. The Coordinating Producer is expected to be a utility player, pivoting to tasks across the unit as needed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead the end-to-end production of podcast episodes, including but not limited to pitching, scripting, recording, editing, and publishing. Book studios and crews. When needed, work with TV crews on best audio practices. And distribute mic kits to remote guests. Research show topics, structure episodes, and pitch and book compelling show guests. Assemble episode prep for hosts. Script episodes in hosts' voice and work with them to hone the sound of each episode. Collaborate with linear TV teams to support the needs and preferences of high-profile hosts. Lead recordings, ensuring that tapings are to-time, contain the editorial material necessary for a high-quality episode, and meet our recording standards. Track scripts, pickups, and promos with hosts. Edit audio & video cuts, and pass to engineers & video editor for final mixes. Oversee sound design and provide mix notes to ensure final mix is of high production quality. Write episode metadata that is optimized for digital audiences. Ensure all content meets editorial standards, legal guidelines, and brand voice. Partner with digital, social, and marketing teams on episode distribution. Publish audio & video podcast episodes. Occasionally post TV coverage as podcast offerings. Maintain weekly show calendars and plan future‑looking projects. Produce bonus content (such as for our Premium or Direct‑to‑Consumer products). Track performance metrics and iterate on content strategy in coordination with unit leadership. Stay on top of trends in podcasting and news consumption and use these trends to evolve podcast editorial & workflows. Manage junior staff, in both formal and informal capacities. Additional duties as assigned. Subject to change as the role is expected to evolve over time when needed. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent Minimum 7 years of audio production experience, preferably in podcasting Minimum 1 year of video editing experience, preferably for YouTube podcasting Technical expertise in ProTools, Descript, and Premiere Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects under deadline Follows current video and podcasting trends Strong understanding of news & politics Understanding of journalism ethics Your Match How well this role fits your profile. No H-1B filings for this employer appear in the public Department of Labor record. That is not the same as a refusal to sponsor — smaller employers and first-time filers often have no history, and company names do not always match the filing name. Search the sponsor database . #J-18808-Ljbffr Versant3