Audio Reporter

Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an ambitious audio reporter who is passionate about business news to work on The Journal podcast which is produced in collaboration with Spotify.

The Journal is a daily podcast that takes listeners behind the biggest business news stories of the day. Using The Wall Street Journals deep reporting our show focuses on money business and power applying those lenses to creatively tell narratives about everything from inflation to Hollywood in 15 to 20minute episodes.

As an audio reporter you will collaborate closely with the team to identify stories for original audio reporting and then produce episodes for the show. The reporter will voice their own episodes.

The reporter will also act as a backup host when needed. This position requires an authoritative yet approachable onmic presence impeccable editorial judgment and a deep understanding of audio storytelling.

Top candidates for this position will have a professional background in audio journalism with exceptional reporting writing skills and strong experience producing audio in the studio and in the field. An ability to collaborate with the team and manage multiple projects is a must.

The position is based in our New York City office and will report to the Executive Editor of The Journal podcast.

To apply please submit your rsum a cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience meet or exceed the key candidate requirements and five links to past work that represents the type of work described. Please submit one piece that youve voiced. Candidates who do not submit cover letters will not be considered.

You Will:

• Research pitch and report original stories for narrative episodes that are clear thorough timely fair and can be accomplished within a tight timeline.

• Maintain an ongoing list of fresh original ideas to pursue.

• Contribute regularly to team pitch meetings both by pitching your own ideas and by helping strengthen others ideas.

• Book prep record and produce interviews with sources inside and outside of WSJ.

• Script and structure narratives for episodes.

• Ensure that episodes meet the editorial standards of The Wall Street Journal.

• Source timely news and archival audio.

• Collaborate with WSJ and Spotifys reporters producers and editors.

• Work on video podcasts including oncamera work and related content as needed.

• Build and maintain relationships around the newsroom to coordinate coverage.

• Step in as backup as a host for the show as needed.

You Have:

• At least five years of experience working as an audio reporter at a successful podcast or radio program.

• At least two years of onmic experience with an ability to sound like your authoritative and unique self.

• Demonstrated ability to tell business markets tech and economy stories in creative ways.

• Experience working on longform narrative podcasts.

• A track record of producing quality audio journalism efficiently under tight deadlines.

• A professionallevel understanding of audio editingsoftware such as Pro Tools.

• Exceptional written and collaboration skills.

• A track record of working collaboratively and remaining calm under pressure.

• Experience with video podcasts is a plus.

The Journals reporters editors developers and audio and visual journalists create important and impactful stories firmly rooted in fact and adhering to the highest ethical standards. We report without fear or bias and we maintain a proper sense of perspective detachment and objectivity in our reporting.

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Business Area:

Dow Jones News WSJ

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Union role

Pay Range: $100000 $125000

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