Podcast Producer

The Australian Financial Review

The Australian Financial Review, one of our most trusted brands, has been the nation’s source for business, finance, and political news since 1951. Recognised for its news-breaking, agenda-setting and authoritative journalism, joining us means having the opportunity to make a real impact.

Job Description

As a Podcast Producer for The Australian Financial Review, you will bring Australia’s premier business and political journalism to life through engaging, contemporary audio storytelling. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with top-tier journalists on podcasts like Chanticleer, The Fin, How I Made It and 15 Minutes with the Boss.

Day to day you will:

• Plan, record, edit, mix, and publish high-quality podcasts across interview, chat, and narrative formats.

• Collaborate closely with the Senior Podcast Producer, newsroom journalists and editors to pitch, develop, and refine story concepts.

• Liaise with, book, and guide interview talent to deliver compelling and insightful audio experiences.

• Source and incorporate archival audio, news clips, and music tracks to enhance overall production value.

• Upload episodes across distribution platforms while tracking and analysing audience engagement metrics.

• Partner with the Senior Podcast Producer to conceptualise and launch innovative new audio formats.

• Deliver timely, accurate content within a fast-paced newsroom while actively contributing to constructive team feedback.

What you'll bring:

• Prior experience end- to-end producing and editing high-quality podcasts or audio content, ideally within a news context.

• Exceptional audio editing, scripting, and post-production capabilities using ProTools or Adobe Audition.

• Strong knowledge of news, current affairs, and contemporary business journalism.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-platform publishing and evaluate listener analytics.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and adaptable approach to teamwork.

• Strong time-management skills with a track record of meeting tight newsroom deadlines.

• Familiarity with media law guidelines, remote recording tools, and interviewing best practices.

• Video editing experience preferred but not essential

Please provide links to podcasts you have produced and edited.

Additional Information

How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers

• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.

• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads

• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

• More info at Nine Careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.