Podcast Social Media Producer

New York, USA (On-site)

$73K/yr – $91K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive short-form social content for Vox Media podcasts, owning end-to-end production and optimization across platforms.

  • Own the creation of short-form video, images, and motion assets for each show.
  • Must-have: Proven ability to craft compelling short-form content that hooks viewers.
  • Standout: Experience across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn with platform-specific optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and produce engaging social content for each show in the podcast slate — including video cut-downs of episodes, motion graphic promos, image assets, GIFs, stories/reels, caption copy, and platform-specific variants.
  • Collaborate with show producers and hosts to identify compelling moments in episodes that translate into short-form social pieces; craft the storytelling arc for each clip.
  • Optimize content for platform performance (length, format, captioning, hashtags, thumbnails, CTAs) and stay current with algorithm changes and emerging formats.
  • Track performance metrics (views, reach, engagement, follower growth, click-throughs to episode/subscribe) and feed insights back into creative strategy.
  • Maintain an archive of assets and templates, and iterate efficiency in production workflows (templates, automation, batching).

Requirements

  • Proven experience creating short-form video content (15 sec-3 min) and image/motion assets for podcasts or media brands on social platforms.
  • Excellent storytelling instincts; knowing which moments to spotlight that hook viewers, evoke emotion or insight, and prompt engagement or action.
  • Strong understanding of social platforms and their nuances: Instagram (feed, stories, reels), TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn. You stay up-to-date on trends, emerging formats, algorithm behaviour.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt creative approach/tone to different show audiences and brand personalities (for example, a tech-business show vs. a culture-comedy show).
  • Solid skills in editing short-form video tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects) and comfort with static image design (Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva) and motion graphic templates.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects/shows simultaneously, prioritize under tight deadlines, collaborate across teams.
  • Data-literate: you can interpret performance metrics and iterate accordingly.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • A portfolio or reel of past work showcasing short-form video, image/motion assets, and social campaign results.
  • Experience working in podcast media or editorial-driven media brands.
  • Familiarity with audio editing or podcast production workflows a plus

Preferred

  • Familiarity with audio editing or podcast production workflows a plus

Benefits

  • This is a permanent, full-time position . This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here .
  • This role is a part of the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East
  • Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values here , and our approach to corporate citizenship here .
  • Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).
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Vox Media, LLC

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Vox Media, the leader in modern media, is home to a portfolio of top talent and engaging editorial brands that ignite conversations and set trends, including Eater, Vox, The Verge, SB Nation, The Dodo, New York Magazine, The Cut, and Vulture. The company’s podcast network is one of the largest in the U.S., publishing premium shows that inform, entertain, and delight, including Pivot, Criminal, Today Explained, Where Should We Begin?, Stay Tuned with Preet, The Vergecast, Waveform, and A Touch More. Across platforms, Vox Media defines culture through stories that shape all aspects of our audience’s lives.

Founded in 2003
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
11K employees (2,255 in marketing)
69% recommend to a friend
75% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
241.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.9%
Direct
44.1%
Referral
21.5%
Social
2.7%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~10.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,840 (17% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$407.6M
Last Raise
$100M
Corporate Round, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2023
    Corporate Round • $100M
  • Aug 2015
    Series F • $200M
  • Dec 2014
    Series E • $46.5M

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