The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Politics Producer to lead our flagship politics show, hosted by Ed Balls and George Osborne. Political Currency is the ultimate Westminster podcast. It has become one of the UK’s top politics shows and has become essential listening for everyone in SW1 and beyond. The most powerful decision makers in the country listen to the podcast, from the Chancellor to top CEOs.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the podcast and growing its success. This includes generating ideas for the show, chairing meetings with our hosts, scheduling, leading the production team (audio and video), writing scripts and running orders, output editing the recording session, overseeing the edit and publishing two episodes, one on the same day as recording. You will also be responsible for selecting social media clips, signing off video content and maintaining the podcast’s social media accounts. You will report to our Executive Producers, Ellie Clifford and Dino Sofos.
Political Currency also has a loyal fanbase of subscribers - our Gold and Kitchen Cabinet members. You will be responsible for growing and looking after our subscriber base, and developing our impressive package of benefits.
Persephonica is also looking to create new politics shows outside of the UK market and you will be tasked with driving the development of this content.
Requirements:
At least 3 years demonstrable experience producing successful news and current affairs programmes - whether podcasts, radio news programmes or documentaries. This does not include work experience or work undertaken whilst studying.
We’re looking for a journalist who has a strong interest in politics and economics. You will have a comprehensive understanding of British politics. You will have a passion for news and current affairs and have a keen eye for engaging and important stories, told with rigour.
Experience of working with high profile talent and big name guests.
Advanced audio editing skills including mixing and mastering. Familiarity with Adobe Audition and Descript are preferable.
The ability to run recording sessions in a studio, use recording equipment (such as a Rodecaster) and experience of recording audio on location.
Experience managing live-streamed recordings is helpful.
Demonstrable experience in maintaining and growing social media accounts and a solid understanding of what makes good visualisation - you will work closely with a video producer.
Sound editorial judgement, a strong knowledge of media law and an eye for detail.
You will have high standards and always strive to produce the highest quality content.
You will be a highly-organised team player and a great communicator with the ability to manage a project with tight deadlines.
Please Note: The role will involve recording and publishing a podcast within the same day, so experience of quick turnaround productions is essential. You will be required to produce an episode that’s ready for publication without the support of a sound designer.
About Persephonica
We create premium, habit-forming podcasts, fronted by the world’s biggest talent. Persephonica is known for launching The News Agents with Global, for producing the internationally-successful Miss Me? With Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver and At Your Service with Dua Lipa.
You will be joining a supportive team which values our production talent as much as the huge names we work with in front of the mic. We are committed to diversifying the audio industry - particularly by supporting people from lower income backgrounds.
You will be joining an exciting, fast-paced company. We are a small but growing team, who think on our feet and have exceptionally high standards.