Legal Producer, CAFE

CAFE is looking for an Legal Producer to work across CAFE’s podcasts, including Stay Tuned with Preet and CAFE Insider. 

The candidate must have a law degree, some professional experience in the news media industry, and a demonstrated interest in the intersection of news, law, politics, and policy. 

The producer will be responsible for producing episodes from concept to publication, conceiving ideas for special series, assisting with the development of new

WHO WE ARE

Vox Media Studios is one of the leading independent studios producing premium non-fiction and scripted programming for television, OTT, podcasts, films, and brand partners. Vox Media Studios is an Emmy-nominated full-service production studio that works both independently and in partnership with Vox Media’s category-leading editorial networks to extend the company’s storytelling capabilities to the most relevant modern platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV+, YouTube Originals, HBO, and CNN. Vox Media Studios is also home to the award-winning Vox Media Podcast Network and the Academy Award winning storytelling powerhouse, Epic.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Write deeply researched memos to prepare host(s) for interviews, and draft scripts for hosts.
• Actively pitch guests and story ideas, book guests, and coordinate logistics for recordings.
  
• Oversee tapings and post-production, ensuring that episodes meet CAFE’s production and editorial standards.
  
• Write copy for CAFE’s newsletters and social media channels. Generate creative ideas for marketing and promotion, both for specific episodes and the programs overall.
• Propose ideas for and help produce limited series. 
• Additional duties as assigned. 

WHO YOU ARE

• A law degree.
  
• At least 1 year of professional experience in media and journalism.
  
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills, including the ability to quickly parse legal documents such as briefs, indictments, and court opinions for relevant information.
• Strong editorial news sense and passion for political and …