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WaitWhat is creating the most valuable independent portfolio of premium content IP that elevates human potential.
Downloaded more than 130 million times, WaitWhat's media properties have defined new genres in the areas of business (Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman), wellness (Meditative Story) and creativity (Spark & Fire). In everything WaitWhat creates, it aims to share hard-won wisdom from the most iconic people of day, to newer voices, sparking curiosity and helping us live at the top of our potential
WaitWhat's approach to content is unique in the industry, with a passion for inventing new business models and building inventive partnerships.
About Masters of Scale
Since its launch in 2017, Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman has grown into a vital listen for business leaders, thanks to its groundbreaking format. In each episode, LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner Reid Hoffman demonstrates how companies grow from zero to a gazillion, testing his theories with legendary guests. Guests have included Spotify's Daniel Ek, Airbnb's Brian Chesky, Imagine Entertainment's Ron Howard, Warby Parker's Neil Blumenthal & Dave Gilboa, Netflix's Reed Hastings, POTUS Barack Obama, Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Starbucks' Howard Schultz, Spanx's Sara Blakely and Canva's Melanie Perkins, among many others.
The Role
WaitWhat is looking for an experienced and intellectually curious Executive Producer to join our team and oversee the Masters of Scale platform, including podcast and video content.
Ideal candidates have a deep background covering business and/or technology, with a particular love for stories of startups and innovation. You'll have a strong background in audio, as well as experience in other media. You have been hands on in leading teams, both in editorial and production. You know how to craft a great story and build key takeaways that listeners can integrate into their own business. You love creating high quality, genre-defining content that doesn't just follow a formula. And, of course, you have a sense of humor.
You are also a grounded, collaborative team player, with the ability to strategically assess risks and opportunities. You influence colleagues through trust and constructive criticism. You are a good business partner with the EQ and communication skills to balance creativity with data-informed decision making. You love to win, solve problems, and get your hands dirty. You're a lifelong learner and when you don't know something, you say so, and then go figure it out. You speak plainly, you genuinely care about your collaborators, and you are a good human. Oh, and did we mention the thing about sense of humor?
As EP, you'll lead a very strong, extraordinarily committed, talented, and purpose-driven team. Building out your core team and understanding the skill sets that are needed, is job number one. If you're eager to help develop genre-defining media/technology properties and be part of a low-ego, high-collaboration startup environment, this opportunity could be perfect for you.
Responsibilities
The Executive Producer will be responsible for championing the successful execution and growth of the Masters of Scale podcast and video platform including:
Requirements
Your skills
PLEASE SUBMIT BOTH A THOUGHTFUL COVER LETTER AND RESUME.
Benefits
We are headquartered and have an office in NYC but the team is distributed around the country so unless you need to be in an office with your colleagues, we are open to hiring anywhere in the US. The salary range for this role is $125k-175k. This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Candidates with expectations outside of this range or experience outside of the requirements listed are still encouraged to apply as there may be other positions that could be a fit.
We offer a benefits package that's generous and competitive with larger companies. Benefits include unlimited vacation subject to manager approval, healthcare (PPO, vision and dental), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k). We work startup hours, but we also rest and respect that people have full personal lives. We're an equal opportunity organization, committed to equity and diversity of all kinds - on our team, among our investors, and as represented on our media properties.
Kindness and honesty are hallmarks of our culture and critical filters in our hiring process.
WaitWhat is creating the most valuable independent portfolio of premium content IP that elevates human potential.
Downloaded more than 130 million times, WaitWhat's media properties have defined new genres in the areas of business (Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman), wellness (Meditative Story) and creativity (Spark & Fire). In everything WaitWhat creates, it aims to share hard-won wisdom from the most iconic people of day, to newer voices, sparking curiosity and helping us live at the top of our potential
WaitWhat's approach to content is unique in the industry, with a passion for inventing new business models and building inventive partnerships.
About Masters of Scale
Since its launch in 2017, Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman has grown into a vital listen for business leaders, thanks to its groundbreaking format. In each episode, LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner Reid Hoffman demonstrates how companies grow from zero to a gazillion, testing his theories with legendary guests. Guests have included Spotify's Daniel Ek, Airbnb's Brian Chesky, Imagine Entertainment's Ron Howard, Warby Parker's Neil Blumenthal & Dave Gilboa, Netflix's Reed Hastings, POTUS Barack Obama, Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Starbucks' Howard Schultz, Spanx's Sara Blakely and Canva's Melanie Perkins, among many others.
The Role
WaitWhat is looking for an experienced and intellectually curious Executive Producer to join our team and oversee the Masters of Scale platform, including podcast and video content.
Ideal candidates have a deep background covering business and/or technology, with a particular love for stories of startups and innovation. You'll have a strong background in audio, as well as experience in other media. You have been hands on in leading teams, both in editorial and production. You know how to craft a great story and build key takeaways that listeners can integrate into their own business. You love creating high quality, genre-defining content that doesn't just follow a formula. And, of course, you have a sense of humor.
You are also a grounded, collaborative team player, with the ability to strategically assess risks and opportunities. You influence colleagues through trust and constructive criticism. You are a good business partner with the EQ and communication skills to balance creativity with data-informed decision making. You love to win, solve problems, and get your hands dirty. You're a lifelong learner and when you don't know something, you say so, and then go figure it out. You speak plainly, you genuinely care about your collaborators, and you are a good human. Oh, and did we mention the thing about sense of humor?
As EP, you'll lead a very strong, extraordinarily committed, talented, and purpose-driven team. Building out your core team and understanding the skill sets that are needed, is job number one. If you're eager to help develop genre-defining media/technology properties and be part of a low-ego, high-collaboration startup environment, this opportunity could be perfect for you.
Responsibilities
The Executive Producer will be responsible for championing the successful execution and growth of the Masters of Scale podcast and video platform including:
- Own crafting of Masters of Scale episodes: from a gripping cold open to a suspenseful storyline that expertly weaves together narration from the host and clips from the guests. Similarly, review scripts from writers, provide notes and steer the editorial direction of the show
- Own story elements - whether it's unexpected guests, original reporting, creative sound design or music - anything that pushes the creative boundaries of the show
- Oversee the curation of guests: both the well-known entrepreneurs we feature as "anchor" guests and the "cameo" guests who add color, depth and delight to each episode
- Manage end to end show budgets for on time, on cost delivery of the series.
- Lead in-depth interviews with entrepreneurs to uncover unexpected gems and lead host recording sessions
- Identify, source and build deep meaningful relationships with secondary hosts
- Contribute creative insight-driven ads in conjunction with the host and show advertisers
- Jointly develop and own series listenership goals and support audience engagement tactics, including social media outreach, email newsletters and engagement in online communities.
- Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing, joyful team of writers and producers
- Support the extension of Masters of Scale into other media
- Contribute creatively to other editorial initiatives within WaitWhat
Requirements
Your skills
- At least 10+ years of writing and producing podcasts / radio programs that reach a large audience. Experience in other media is a big plus.
- A passion for telling innovative stories and creating genre busting programming.
- Interest in bringing to life creative, human-driven stories - particularly in business and technology
- Background as a journalist conducting in-depth interviews with business leaders
- Highly organized and able to meet weekly deadlines
- Proven critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Experience managing teams to deliver superlative audio storytelling
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
PLEASE SUBMIT BOTH A THOUGHTFUL COVER LETTER AND RESUME.
Benefits
We are headquartered and have an office in NYC but the team is distributed around the country so unless you need to be in an office with your colleagues, we are open to hiring anywhere in the US. The salary range for this role is $125k-175k. This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Candidates with expectations outside of this range or experience outside of the requirements listed are still encouraged to apply as there may be other positions that could be a fit.
We offer a benefits package that's generous and competitive with larger companies. Benefits include unlimited vacation subject to manager approval, healthcare (PPO, vision and dental), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k). We work startup hours, but we also rest and respect that people have full personal lives. We're an equal opportunity organization, committed to equity and diversity of all kinds - on our team, among our investors, and as represented on our media properties.
Kindness and honesty are hallmarks of our culture and critical filters in our hiring process.
