Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. We are a media network that showcases stories, voices, and opportunities for activism that inform, entertain, and inspire action, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world.

Job Summary

Crooked Media is looking for an LA-based producer for our flagship show, Pod Save America. The ideal candidate is an established news producer or news editor with a sharp political sensibility, knowledge of the workings of campaigns and government, and a collaborative approach to work.  The candidate must have a clear idea of the Crooked brand, exceptional skills in talent management, an ability to work under deadline pressure and basic audio production skills.

Crooked has adopted a hybrid work model for our entire staff. We believe that the best work is done in a hybrid capacity as it combines the flexibility of working from home with in-person collaboration. We are ideally looking for Los Angeles-based candidates, or candidates willing to relocate within the first 3 months of accepting an offer. In addition, Crooked requires all employees to provide proof of full vaccination and booster to combat the spread of Covid-19. 

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.

How You’ll Spend Your Time:

Programming Production 

• Monitoring political news and newsmakers
• Pitching, booking, and scheduling guests and co-hosts 
• Writing prep documents for interviews, including rigorous research and informed and focused questions 
• Looking ahead to help the show and organization get ahead of major news events
• Working alongside Executive Editor and Executive Producer to write and fact check host scripts
• Working with hosts and producers to identify and edit audio and video assets 
• Liaising with producers and editors on notes and edits for final cut for podcast distribution
• Quality control over final show prior to release
• Working with Sales to track and record ad reads on a timely basis 
• Liaising with our studio manager to book studio time based on needed locations 

Content Strategy Development & Promotion

• Contribute to cross-departmental efforts to build, and publicize our programming through video, social, design and marketing efforts
• Identify opportunities to share and promote Pod Save America content across subscription, daily news and marketing channels
• Work with other departments to better understand audience trends and adjust priorities accordingly
• Participate in live events and other experiential events to drive fan engagement.

What You’ll Bring To The Table:

• 5+ years of news, radio, podcast, or TV production experience
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong editorial judgment about the news that matters 
• A passion and day-to-day interest in politics
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once and willing to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
• Understanding of journalism and journalistic ethics
• Proficiency with ProTools, Adobe Audition, Descript or other audio editing software
• A curious and collaborative approach
• A self-motivated, proactive, scrappy, creative, accountable and kind attitude

Pay and Perks: 

At Crooked, we believe in paying employees at or above market rates that are informed by salary surveys and industry benchmarks. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer full-time employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive salaries 
• Paid healthcare
• 401k match 
• Generous vacation and paid leave including, sick leave, bereavement leave, pregnancy loss, and disability leave
• 20 weeks of paid parental leave
• Commuter and communications stipends 
• Professional development opportunities
• Did we also mention our offices are closed at the end of the year? 

When we open up a position, we conduct a market analysis to ensure we have the most up-to-date data. Once we’re ready to extend an offer, we look at the individual’s years of relevant experience and other compensable factors to determine a competitive offer. And for this role, the starting salary is $100,000.