Deputy Producer/Editor, Podcasts

The Atlantic is in search of a highly collaborative, organized, and ideas-driven person to work alongside the executive producer of audio to collaborate on strategy, editorial direction, planning across shows, and new show development. To start, this person will take the lead on and edit The David Frum Show. We’re looking for someone who has keen news judgement and can work with hosts on complex episode ideas, and who knows how to motivate a team and keep it on schedule. This person will step in as needed on Radio Atlantic, our flagship weekly, and other audio offerings from The Atlantic.

Responsibilities Include:

Responsible for weekly publication of The David Frum Show

Work with the executive producer of audio to develop new projects

Support as needed with editing and oversight for other audio shows, including working with hosts and producers to identify topics, guests, and relevant stories for Radio Atlantic

Manage team of direct reports

Provide pitch feedback, host questions and script rewrites, and structure revisions for the episodes, as needed

Work with producers on incorporating fact-checking, copy, and legal notes

Sit in on tracking sessions and offer feedback during sessions and in post-production

Attend regular newsroom meetings and collaborate with other editorial departments as needed

May be assigned to edit special projects or series as needed

Qualifications of the ideal candidate:

A record of editing conversational and newsy episodes under deadline pressure

Impeccable news judgment and keen understanding of journalism ethics

12+ years of experience

Experience in working with hosts through scripting, interviewing, and story development

Proven record of successfully managing teams to meet tight deadlines

A collaborative approach to creation and an independent work ethic

Experience editing narrative story telling is a plus

A penchant for mentoring and collaboration

Salary minimum: $120,000; Salary maximum: $180,000

This position is located in Washington, D.C. or New York

About The Atlantic:

The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.

The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC ("The Atlantic") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy. The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.

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