Dow Jones is hiring: Audio/Video Producer and Studio Operator in Washington

Overview

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an energetic, self-starting audio/video producer and studio operator for our Washington, D.C. bureau.

This is an unmatched opportunity to help drive podcast coverage with our news-breaking political and national security reporting teams and contribute to other productions across the WSJ Audio portfolio.

This is a non-managerial position, but we’re looking for a driven individual ready to make a substantial impact and grow with our team, taking on new challenges and potential leadership opportunities as our Audio initiatives expand.

This position supports multiple shows and productions, so the ability to juggle several daily assignments and work with different managers and on a variety of projects simultaneously with a can-do spirit and calm demeanor is essential.

One morning you might spend a few hours helping to set and run a podcast shoot in the studio, and that same afternoon you may be on the Hill with a reporter doing field work for a video podcast series.

The next day you might spend some time filling in as a host on one of our shows in the morning, and in the afternoon you may work with our technical manager to swap out equipment in the studio.

You’re an outgoing person who is good at building networks.

You’ll get to know our DC and other teams across the globe, making sure you’re plugged into what business, finance, style, sports and other teams are doing across the newsroom to pitch ideas.

The successful candidate is a problem solver who understands how to get things done and can work with minimal supervision.

You are a strong communicator who is good at keeping managers informed, and you know when to seek approval and when to work independently.

You have a strong background in video journalism, podcast production, digital storytelling and development.

You’re a creative force with excellent editorial judgment and a passion for finding new ways to connect with an audience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, collaborative team that produces impactful, factual and news-driven podcasts across the WSJ newsroom.

We have a dedicated core listenership, and we’re looking to take our content—and our audience—to the next level.

This position is based in our Washington, D.C. office and reports into the Deputy Editor, Audio.

To apply, please submit your résumé, a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience meet or exceed the key candidate requirements, and links to five examples of your work that showcase your expertise in video podcast production.

Candidates who do not submit cover letters will not be considered.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with WSJ Audio department managers as well as coverage chiefs across the WSJ newsroom to initiate and develop original story ideas including special series, interactive and immersive ways to more deeply connect with our audience and external events.
• Play a key role in the production and post-production of multiple shows: pitching stories, booking and pre-interviewing guests, writing scripts, recording interviews, editing sound and video, and posting to platforms.
• Conduct remote recordings and in-studio interviews and do field work.
• Contribute to the promotion of shows through creating promos, sizzle reels and social media assets including videos.
• Interview WSJ reporters and sources, coaching those without audio and video experience.
• Manage multiple projects in various stages of development and production.
• Ensure that all content is accurate, fact-checked and meets the highest production value and that all WSJ journalistic and legal standards are followed.
• Produce and engineer audio and video recording sessions across various formats, from multi-person in-studio interviews to remote and hybrid productions.
• Troubleshoot audio and video hardware (microphones, XLR cables, cameras, lighting, switcher) and software (Pro Tools, Comrex, Adobe Audition, Riverside, video streaming platforms) to ensure smooth, uninterrupted production.
• Design and adjust in-studio lighting setups to deliver professional-quality video recordings.
• Prepare and distribute field recording equipment to our reporters.
• Train reporters how to collect sound from interviews and in the field independently.
• Fill in as a host and/or contribute to various shows on mic.
• Complete additional duties as assigned, including supporting other WSJ podcast productions.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 3 years of experience in audio and video storytelling for a daily podcast or radio show.
• A professional background in video journalism, podcast production and digital storytelling.
• Strong shooting and editing skills.
• Deep understanding of and interest in the Journal’s core coverage areas.
• Strong editorial judgment and broad knowledge of current events.
• Strong editorial skills, including experience in research, fact-checking and sculpting longform interviews both before and after recordings.
• Experience engineering audio productions in a professional studio, delivering industry-standard sound quality.
• Capturing and optimizing high-quality video using professional cameras and webcams to deliver polished visuals.
• Applying creative, on-the-spot problem-solving to keep productions running smoothly under pressure.
• Professional experience writing headlines, captions and scripts for stories under tight time constraints.
• Experience developing and launching new products.
• Professional-level understanding of Adobe Audition, Pro Tools or other DAWs as well as Premiere.

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.

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