WaitWhat · 13 hours ago
Associate Producer
WaitWhat is a media company producing podcasts, video, live events, and unique partnership experiences aimed at elevating bold voices in business. The Associate Producer will collaborate with the creative team, manage production timelines, and support various aspects of media production including research, guest communication, and post-production tasks.
ContentDigital MediaMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Adhere to timelines and prioritize activities to support production of multiple shows at once
Research and pitch episode topics and guests
Create prep materials for hosts (background docs, questions)
Handle scheduling, booking, and recording logistics for host and guests
Ensure that every audio and video recording, remote or in person, is captured at high quality using best practices
Complete a final QC of episodes and prepare assets for publishing
Assist Hosts, Producers and Editors with timelines, deliverables, file management, production, project management and more
Work with guests to curate list of valuable questions for hosts
Fact check episodes
Copyedit transcriptions for publication
Identify and pull clips for social media
Work on first edits/rough cuts of episodes
Manage assets with guests and their teams: signed releases, bios, photos, etc
Assist executive producer, producer and editor on scripts and documents to gather and incorporate notes
Participate in creative ideation, brainstorming and supporting WaitWhat workshops
Work alongside video, design, technology and all WaitWhat teams on content and production creation and management
Be service-oriented with internal and external partners
Bring a possibility thinking mindset to all aspects of your job. This includes: ‘No job too big or too small’, ‘all hands on deck’ and ‘we can find a way’ mentality
Qualification
Required
3+ years audio/video media production experience, preferably in a remote environment
Must be located in the US and authorized to work for any US company without sponsorship now or in the future
Experience editing audio (and/or video) in Descript
Strong editorial instincts: understanding what good tape is
Experience organizing media assets, directory structures and awareness of post-production workflows
Time management skills to coordinate multiple producer's projects
Social media content creation experience
You are deeply curious and thoughtful about business and technology and their role in society
A love of podcasts, keen ears, and an appreciation of quality audio and video production
Proactive problem solving skills and experience as a self starter in taking on projects
A ferocious appetite to research and figure out tasks you may not be familiar with
Effective communication with in-house and outside client partners
Preferred
Familiarity with ProTools preferred
Benefits
Wellness benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Disability and life Insurance
Flexible PTO policy
Company
WaitWhat
WaitWhat is a media invention company that invents boundary-breaking and profitable media properties that change the cultural landscape.