Staff Producer / Writer
Wondery
New York, CAThis was removed by the employer on 7/7/2022 5:09:00 AM PST
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Wondery Staff Producer/Writer (New Shows), Wondery
Job summary
Wondery is looking for a writer / producer to help launch and manage its slate of new ongoing weekly shows, such as Against the Odds, Even the Rich and others. We are looking for a candidate who loves non-fiction character-driven audio storytelling and understands how to convey complex information in a dramatic, accurate, and emotionally engaging way. You will work closely with the rest of the New Shows team as well as external creators, hosts and sound designers to launch, produce and grow our existing shows.
**This position is open to LA or NYC
Key job responsibilities
CREATIVE:
* Work with writers and editors to establish framing, structure, and tone for multi-episode season arcs of up to 40,000 words
* Help source diverse writers and voice talent
* Write 400 word story beats and single episodes.
* Pitch ideas and concepts for new Wondery shows
PRODUCTION:
* Work with Senior Producer and Production Manager to help manage all logistics in launching a show including folder and Dropbox organization, production calendar, researching story arcs, assembling episodes, to meet all deadlines on a fast-paced schedule
A day in the life
• You will own a new series soup to nuts - from concept to execution and beyond
About the team
WONDERY (An Amazon company) is one of the largest podcast publishers in the US. Launched in 2016, and known for its immersive podcasts, Wondery became the fastest network to join the Top 10 ranker by Podtrac, propelled by hit shows such as Dr. Death, Dirty John, American History Tellers, Business Wars, Hollywood & Crime, and Gladiator. Thirty one of Wondery's shows have reached #1 on Apple Podcasts, and Wondery is the only publisher to have simultaneously claimed the #1 and #2 'Top New Podcasts'' slots on an annual Podtrac ranker. In 2020, Wondery launched the Wondery app, it's new direct-to-consumer product offering the company's Wondery premium service, providing our fans with a new premium listening experience.
Qualifications
• 3 years experience as a producer/production manager or line producer
• 3 years experience with budgeting, scheduling and cost reports