Pitch guests and episode topics
Work closely with the host on the editorial voice and format of the show
Manage the show's production workflow and schedule to ensure timely publishing
Collaborate with the video editor, mix engineer, and talent booker, and delegate tasks within the team
Direct host in interview recordings
Edit episode audio in Descript and assemble sessions in ProTools
Coordinate with mix engineer on episode sound design, mix and mastering
Outline and draft scripts for host
Maintain voice of show across platforms (with support of Editor/EP and Host)
Handle recording logistics, including booking studios and sending out recording kits
Coordinate with video editor, giving editorial direction and feedback to episode videos
Collaborate with marketing team on preparing social media and promotional assets for the show
Participate in creative ideation, brainstorming and supporting general WaitWhat franchise extensions such as live events and webinars
Work alongside video, design, technology, events, audience engagement and all WaitWhat teams on content creation, production, management, and promotion
Support the EP of Pioneers of AI in sharing timely updates with the team that include content, data and goals, and budget
Be service-oriented with internal and external partners
Bring a constructive mindset to all aspects of your job and a ‘no job too big or too small’, ‘all hands on deck’, ‘we can find a way’ mentality

5+ years audio production experience in podcasting or radio, specifically with deadline-oriented interview formats; previous experience lead producing a show preferred
A passionate curiosity and thoughtfulness about cutting-edge technology and its role in society
Demonstrated experience in working effectively with hosts
A love for working 'in tape'
A genuine interest in entrepreneurial stories and a belief in the value they bring to listeners
Excellent Pro-Tools editing experience required
Fluency with Descript (or similar) and a Descript-to-ProTools workflow
A proactive, collaborative, and constructive problem solver
A ferocious appetite to research and figure out tasks you may not be familiar with
Experience organizing media assets, directory structures, and maximizing post-production workflows
Time management skills to coordinate multiple projects
A direct communicator who has the finesse and maturity to communicate effectively with both internal and external partners
Someone who wants to both roll up sleeves and do the work while building a team capable of doing the same
You are grounded, honest, and a team player who thrives on collaboration
You have a sense of humor and delight in what you do
You have a genuine interest in Artificial Intelligence and its applications

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