Disruptive
Care
Consumer
Connection &Associate Producer
WaitWhat
United States · Remote
USD 70k-90k / year
Posted on Feb 2, 2026
WaitWhat is a media company producing podcasts, video, live events, and unique partnership experiences all aimed at elevating the boldest voices in business. Our mission is to provide people with the ideas, information, and inspiration they need to reach their full potential in their lives and careers.
Our media properties—downloaded more than 130 million times—have defined new genres in business (Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman, Rapid Response with Bob Safian) and technology (Pioneers of AI with Rana el Kaliouby).
We share hard-won wisdom from today’s most iconic figures to emerging innovators, sparking curiosity and helping people reach their highest potential. WaitWhat’s approach to content is unique in the industry, with a passion for pioneering new business models and forging inventive partnerships that extend our impact.
About The Role
We are seeking a sharp, enthusiastic team player who’s eager to collaborate with and support the creative team behind WaitWhat’s portfolio of podcasts. The Associate Producer takes ownership and responsibility for their work alongside the Lead Producer and Executive Producer; handles production, timelines and deliverables; and is a member of a creative cross-disciplinary team.
The Associate Producer works across production, research, development, editorial, post-production, guest communication, interview recordings and delivery of cutting-edge media.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to timelines and prioritize activities to support production of multiple shows at once
- Research and pitch episode topics and guests
- Create prep materials for hosts (background docs, questions)
- Handle scheduling, booking, and recording logistics for host and guests
- Ensure that every audio and video recording, remote or in person, is captured at high quality using best practices
- Complete a final QC of episodes and prepare assets for publishing
- Assist Hosts, Producers and Editors with timelines, deliverables, file management, production, project management and more
- Work with guests to curate list of valuable questions for hosts
- Fact check episodes
- Copyedit transcriptions for publication
- Identify and pull clips for social media
- Work on first edits/rough cuts of episodes
- Manage assets with guests and their teams: signed releases, bios, photos, etc
- Assist executive producer, producer and editor on scripts and documents to gather and incorporate notes
- Participate in creative ideation, brainstorming and supporting WaitWhat workshops
- Work alongside video, design, technology and all WaitWhat teams on content and production creation and management
- Be service-oriented with internal and external partners
- Bring a possibility thinking mindset to all aspects of your job. This includes: ‘No job too big or too small’, ‘all hands on deck’ and ‘we can find a way’ mentality
Requirements
- 3+ years audio/video media production experience, preferably in a remote environment
- Must be located in the US and authorized to work for any US company without sponsorship now or in the future
- Experience editing audio (and/or video) in Descript
- Familiarity with ProTools preferred
- Strong editorial instincts: understanding what good tape is
- Experience organizing media assets, directory structures and awareness of post-production workflows
- Time management skills to coordinate multiple producer’s projects
- Social media content creation experience
- You are deeply curious and thoughtful about business and technology and their role in society
- A love of podcasts, keen ears, and an appreciation of quality audio and video production
- Proactive problem solving skills and experience as a self starter in taking on projects
- A ferocious appetite to research and figure out tasks you may not be familiar with
- Effective communication with in-house and outside client partners
The final compensation for this position will depend on various factors, including the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and geographical location, as well as internal equity and market considerations. Please note that salary ranges are periodically reviewed and may be adjusted based on evolving business needs or changes in market conditions.
We are a fully distributed team working across the US, with a concentration of colleagues that gather regularly in LA and NYC. We are open to hiring anywhere in the US. We offer wellness benefits to full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, disability and life Insurance, and a flexible PTO policy among other perks. We’re an anti-racist 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.
70000 - 90000 USD a year