Coordinating Producer, MS NOW Podcasts

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About the role

We are looking for a Coordinating Producer to join the Podcast Unit at MS NOW (formerly MSNBC). This role will serve as one of the key editorial leaders for the team. The Coordinating Producer is a unique player-coach position. You will be hands-on in production—pitching and booking guests, collaborating with hosts, scripting episodes, and shaping each episode in the edit. At the same time, you’ll weigh in on high-level show matters such as marketing needs or long-term projects. The right candidate will also be excited to manage and mentor junior-level staff.

The exact assignment may change over time as unit needs evolve. Initially, this person will oversee two of our biggest shows: The Best People with Nicolle Wallace and Main Justice with Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord. The Best People launched in the summer of 2025 and quickly shot to the top of the Apple Podcast charts. On this show, Nicolle Wallace sits down with people she admires who are standing up for democracy and civility. Main Justice, formerly known as Prosecuting Donald Trump, is a weekly deep-dive into the legal machinations of the Justice Department and the Trump Administration.

To succeed in this role, you should be equally excited to dive into court documents as you are to book big-name guests such as Kara Swisher or Robert De Niro. The Coordinating Producer is expected to be a utility player, pivoting to tasks across the unit as needed. The right person will have mastery of audio and video editing and a strong interest in news, law, and politics. Adherence to journalistic best practices is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end production of podcast episodes, including pitching, scripting, recording, editing, and publishing
• Book studios and crews; work with TV crews on best audio practices and distribute mic kits to remote guests
• Research show topics, structure episodes, and pitch and book compelling show guests
• Assemble episode prep for hosts; script episodes in hosts’ voice and work with them to hone the sound of each episode
• Collaborate with linear TV teams to support the needs and preferences of high-profile hosts
• Lead recordings, ensuring tapings are on-time, contain the necessary editorial material, and meet recording standards
• Track scripts, pickups, and promos with hosts
• Edit audio and video cuts, and pass to engineers and video editors for final mixes
• Oversee sound design and provide mix notes to ensure high production quality
• Write episode metadata optimized for digital audiences
• Ensure all content meets editorial standards, legal guidelines, and brand voice
• Partner with digital, social, and marketing teams on episode distribution
• Publish audio and video podcast episodes
• Occasionally post TV coverage as podcast offerings
• Maintain weekly show calendars and plan future-looking projects
• Produce bonus content for Premium or Direct-to-Consumer products
• Track performance metrics and iterate on content strategy in coordination with unit leadership
• Stay on top of trends in podcasting and news consumption to evolve podcast editorial and workflows
• Manage junior staff in both formal and informal capacities
• Additional duties as assigned, with the expectation that the role will evolve over time

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years of audio production experience, preferably in podcasting
• Minimum 1 year of video editing experience, preferably for YouTube podcasting
• Technical expertise in ProTools, Descript, and Premiere
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects under deadline
• Strong understanding of news and politics
• Understanding of journalism ethics
• Must be willing to work varied shifts as news changes
• Must work in New York, NY
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• This position is hybrid, requiring three days in the office per week

Desired Qualifications

• Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills
• Fast learner and self-motivated to continually grow skillset
• Adaptable to the needs of an evolving team
• Able to take accountability and enjoys solving problems proactively
• Management experience
• Highly organized
• Works well within a large organization
• Comfortable working on shared projects

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Variety of discounts and perks

Pay

Salary Range: $115,000 - $143,000