CAFE is looking for an Editorial Producer for the Stay Tuned with Preet podcast with a keen interest in the intersection of news, law, politics, & policy. The producer will be responsible for producing episodes from concept to publication, as well as related content for platforms including CAFEs newsletters & website.

WHO WE ARE

CAFE, part of the Vox Media Podcast Network, explores how law & justice intersect with every aspect of our society.  CAFEs portfolio of shows includes the award-winning podcast Stay Tuned with Preet hosted by former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) & CAFE co-founder Preet Bharara. CAFE also offers a collection of exclusive podcasts, including the CAFE Insider podcast hosted by Preet Bharara & Joyce Vance, newsletters, events, & online content through its innovative CAFE Insider membership program.

Vox Media Studios is one of the leading independent studios producing premium non-fiction & scripted programming for television, OTT, podcasts, films, & brand partners. Vox Media Studios is an Emmy-nominated full-service production studio that works both independently & in partnership with Vox Medias category-leading editorial networks to extend the companys storytelling capabilities to the most relevant modern platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV+, YouTube Originals, HBO, & CNN. Vox Media Studios is also home to the award-winning Vox Media Podcast Network & the Academy Award winning storytelling powerhouse, Epic.

Vox Media Studios is part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. We guide our audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about whats now, whats next, & whats possible.

As a community of journalists & storytellers, business professionals, creators & technologists, we believe it is a moral & business imperative to amplify voices: to cultivate diversity, equity, & inclusion throughout our organization & media. This applies to our candidates, our teams, our storytelling, our creative work, & our platforms, products, & partnerships.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Write deeply researched memos to prepare host(s) for interviews, & draft scripts for hosts.
• Actively pitch guests & story ideas, book guests, & coordinate logistics for recordings
  
• Oversee tapings & post-production, ensuring that episodes meet CAFEs production & editorial standards.
  
• Write copy for CAFEs newsletters & social media channels. Generate creative ideas for marketing & promotion, both for specific episodes & the programs overall.
• Propose ideas for & help produce limited series. 
• Additional duties as assigned. 

WHO YOU ARE

The ideal candidate for this position has a legal, policy, or politics background & some media or journalism experience. New law school graduates, think tank fellows, & aides to high-profile individuals in the political arena are strongly encouraged to apply. So if youre a campaign staffer, a speechwriter, a producer on a news program, a young lawyer no longer interested in practicing law, or have a similar professional background, were looking at you!

• Outstanding news judgment & knowledge of current events
  
• Strong writing, editing, & research skills
• Ability to explain complicated issues to a lay audience
  
• Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines & work simultaneously on multiple projects 

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We would love to have a chat & see if you could be a great addition to our team. Weve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, & sommeliers who became writers.

WHERE YOULL WORK

This job is hybrid. 

WHY VOX MEDIA?

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves & create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products & services come from people with all manner of backgrounds & experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work & sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights & best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency & communication. Learn more about our values here, & our approach to corporate citizenship here. 

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer & qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).

WHAT COMES NEXT

Please submit a resume & a short cover letter explaining why youre interested in this specific role & what makes you a good fit for the position.

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, & how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.