Editorial Director, Audio/Video
About The Dispatch:
At a time of growing industry uncertainty and an alarming erosion of civic discourse, The Dispatch stands out as a platform for thoughtful coverage, respectful dialogue and a wildly engaged community of paying members. We bring a perspective —we’re conservatives, classical liberals, libertarians—but we’re fiercely independent, standing apart from media outlets increasingly engaged in partisan boosterism. Started in 2019 by Steve Hayes, the Editor-in-Chief of The Weekly Standard, and Jonah Goldberg, editor at National Review, The Dispatch has filled a valuable gap on the center-right in the media ecosystem as captured in recent articles in Techcrunch, The Atlantic and other publications.
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Overview:
Initially reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and the Editor-in-Chief of the company, the Editorial Director, Audio/Video is a full-time role based in Washington, DC. A successful candidate will have deep experience in audio storytelling and the energy and creativity necessary to grow a small editorial operation into a leader in multimedia journalism.
We’re looking for someone to build on the early success of our four existing podcasts – The Dispatch Podcast, The Remnant, Advisory Opinions and Good Faith – and our weekly video livestream – Dispatch Live, to oversee the development, production, and strategy of new audio/video editorial products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee all existing audio/video content, including four discussion-format podcasts and a weekly livestream.
Lead expansion of our work in audio/video, including: new discussion-format audio, long-form narrative podcasts, additional streaming shows, experimentation with audio/video social channels.
Manage audio/video partner and vendor relationships, to optimize production and continually enhance the user experience.
Supervise and grow audio/video team on execution of work product, including: guest booking, script-writing, production, and distribution.
Increase YOY revenue, consistent with the values of The Dispatch.
Set goals for audience growth in conjunction with senior leaders and own audio/video budget.
Direct efforts to grow audiences for existing products and build audience for new ones.
Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum of seven years experience in audio production and/or storytelling.
Ability to think creatively about story ideas, and execution.
Experience setting strategic goals at a departmental level and leading teams to execute effectively.
Strong management skills with proven experience helping direct reports grow and thrive in their careers.
Background in reporting is a plus.
Familiarity with American politics, media, conservatism/classical liberalism.
Understanding of the rapidly-changing digital media landscape, and various revenue strategies.
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