Gimlet Media tells stories through audio. Our roster of podcasts includes critically-acclaimed shows like Reply All, StartUp, Science Vs, Homecoming, and The Nod. We have top editorial, sales, and business teams that work together to create experiences that help listeners better understand each other and the world around them. We are looking for ambitious, curious, talented, and kind people to join our team.
We come from diverse backgrounds, brought together by the desire to create amazing experiences for listeners, and a shared belief in working hard, embracing creativity, and supporting one another. At Gimlet, good ideas matter more than titles. People who tackle problems with creative solutions, and who love the energy of a collaborative, team-oriented creative process thrive here. We’re proud to have recently joined the Spotify family with whom we share these values.
The TeamThe Get Up is Spotify’s new daily morning show - the first of its kind to blend the elements you love about morning drivetime FM-radio with a personalized music playlist. The show is co-hosted by Kat Lazo, Speedy Morman, and Xavier X Jernigan. Every weekday, the hosts, alongside a collaborative group of producers and technical directors, serve up news, pop culture, and unique takes on stories about entertainment, music, sports, culture, and everything in between.
The JobWe’re hiring a skilled, self-motivated Producer for The Get Up, Spotify’s successful, brand new morning show. This person is able to put out strong work on tight deadlines at early morning hours. They have sound editorial judgment, take pride in their work, and have a high attention to detail. They have a problem-solving attitude and an excitement for innovation.The ideal candidate has an interest in news and pop culture. They have a background in audio production and/or daily show production. On a daily basis, they will pitch story ideas, book and arrange interviews, write scripts, and work closely with the show’s hosts during recordings. The Producer will find compelling ways to tell news and pop culture stories, and help to manage The Get Up’s Instagram presence. Listener interaction is an important element of this role; be it via social media or The Get Up’s call-in hotline. In addition, the Producer is someone who is comfortable working early morning hours on a fast-paced show, and is interested in all facets of daily show production. A sense of humor is also encouraged!
This is a full time contract position through October 2021.What You'll Do
- Work collaboratively with the show’s production team-- including the hosts, Supervising Producer, AP, and technical directors on all aspects of production.
- Research and pitch segments, guests, and/or topics on a daily basis.
- Book guests and arrange interviews for live-to-tape recordings on Riverside or on Zoom.
- Prep hosts for daily live-to-tape recordings, and pre-taped segments.
- Draft and edit scripts with show producers and hosts.
- Help to direct segment tapings, providing constructive feedback and notes in real time.
- Organize and cut tape, prepare those segments for air (working alongside engineers).
- Help to manage The Get Up’s Instagram page and show hotline.
What You'll Bring
- A minimum of three years of experience producing audio for radio or podcasts.
- Demonstrated ability to pitch, book, and execute segments in a daily show pace.
- Demonstrated ability to work under strict deadlines.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Demonstrated passion for news and pop culture, whether in video, audio, and/or written content.
- Ability to stay organized and effectively prioritize responsibilities.
- Proficiency in ProTools.
- An eye for detail
You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service with a community of more than 345 million users.