Podcast Producer

Company Description

The Australian Financial Review is the nation's premier business and politics publication, renowned for its incisive, independent and agenda-setting journalism. The Financial Review believes an innovative and entrepreneurial business community is critical to Australia’s future prosperity in an increasingly connected world. Our focus is Australia but our mindset is global; we are as committed to covering the corporate and political stories that will shape the new economy as we are to reporting on the establishment. We believe that it is important for our newsroom to celebrate success and scrutinise misconduct. Financial Review readers want to make up their own minds which means our editorial mission is to be impartial, informative and accountable. The Financial Review is home to Australia's top journalists, all of whom work tirelessly to produce trusted, timely and engaging content with a focus on digital audiences and contemporary forms of storytelling.

Job Description

The Australian Financial Review's podcast team is seeking an experienced producer to work on the Walkley award-winning weekly news podcast, The Fin, and the high-profile Chanticleer podcast. The successful candidate will be passionate about audio storytelling, have excellent organisational skills and a track record of turning around audio on a tight deadline. 

Day to day you will:

• Undertake episode pre-production, production, and post production, including; planning, scripting, recording, managing interviews, editing, sound design & mixing. 
• Source and integrate news/archival audio and underscore music/themes
• Publish podcast episodes for distribution on various platforms
• Handle talent bookings as needed; including scheduling guests for the podcasts
   

Qualifications

What you’ll bring: 

• Strong production, post-production, and audio editing skills
• Ability to script, voice, and edit innovative audio stories
• Experience as a reporter, editor or producer in a newsroom (desirable)
• Experience in studio and field recording
• A solid understanding of the AFR’s content and the issues which engage the audience
• Experience managing publishing across multiple platforms and analysing audience metrics
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (desirable)
• Proficiency in ProTools (desirable)

Additional Information

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company.  Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact.  We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives.  We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.
 

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine.  From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives.  Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.