Associate Producer, News and Culture

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 a talented associate producer for our women led politics and culture show, HYSTERIA, and a selection of our subscription podcasts, including (but not limited to) POLLERCOASTER, INSIDE 2024, and TERMINALLY ONLINE. While this is a political and news centered job, this role will focus on the ways politics intersects with pop culture. So, the ideal candidate has a passion for helping people understand news and politics, as well as what's happening in the wider American culture. We're looking for candidates with strong editorial judgment, who can conduct thorough and organized research and work well under pressure. Please note, this is not an on mic or on camera position.

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 by September 1, 2024.

How You'll Spend Your Time:

• Participating in weekly and long-term editorial planning
• Monitoring the news, pitching ideas and guests, researching + interview prep, and fact checking
• Booking guests and studio time
• Maintaining assigned show's editorial calendar and working in tandem with other producers on strategic guest booking
• Preparing hosts for tracking, producing interviews and other show segments
• Assembling the show elements, which includes pulling clips, editing audio and short video
• Working cross functionally with the marketing and social team to ensure they have the necessary material to support and promote the show and its segments
• Liaising with the sales team to ensure hosts have pertinent ad copy for each show and oversee the execution of the read
• Quality checking episode cuts and publishing the show to our platforms
• Communicating with hosts and other talent to schedule and facilitate segments
  
  

What You'll Bring To The Table:

• At least 2+ year of news, editorial, radio, or podcast production
• Demonstrated experience working under tight deadlines or with rapid response news
• Exceptional copy editing and research skills
• Understanding of journalism and journalistic ethics
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency with ProTools, Adobe Audition, Descript or other audio editing software
• Proficiency in editing short video clips with basic video editing software
• A passion and day-to-day interest in entertainment/pop culture and news
• Experience managing the booking process for a weekly show
• Strong editorial judgment about the news that matters
• A self-motivated, proactive, creative, accountable, and nice attitude
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
  
  

This job description provides a summary of how you'll spend your time but is nowhere near exhaustive, so other duties may be assigned over time.

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:

• Paid healthcare
• 401k match
• Generous vacation
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• A discretionary year-end bonus
• 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 range is $66,000 - $68,000.

About Us

We welcome everyone—as an inclusive workplace, we invite all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Our mission and intent is to encourage people from every nation, race/ethnicity, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, and culture to feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our company.

We approach our work courageously, adapt and improve constantly, and celebrate the wins big and small. We cultivate a culture of creativity and expression at Crooked Media. We hire the best talent, ensure they have the tools and training they need, and set them free. If you have a high degree of ownership and are driven to excel, you'll fit right in.

That's it. End of mission.