Vox Media is seeking an ambitious and multifaceted Producer to join the Eater Video team. Directly reporting to the Supervising Producer, Development, the ideal candidate is a highly proficient producer, taking projects from pre-production to producing in the field to seeing it through post-production. Producers at Eater work across many projects and departments both editorial and sponsored work; our ideal candidate can balance deadlines and enjoys working on a team. Passion for food, restaurants, culture, and the people and places in the industry that make it all happen is a plus.

 

WHO WE ARE

Eater, the national food publication with outlets across the country, is at the forefront of reporting on the restaurant industry, shaping food culture with its award-winning journalism and programming, and telling people where to eat with its beloved maps and guides.

Eater is part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. We guide our audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about what’s now, what’s next, and what’s possible.

As a community of journalists and storytellers, business professionals, creators and technologists, we believe it is a moral and business imperative to amplify voices: to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization and media. This applies to our candidates, our teams, our storytelling, our creative work, and our platforms, products, and partnerships.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Produce, develop, and own existing and new series episodes 
• Produce, direct, shoot & manage talent and chefs on location
• Manage episodes through post-production with staff and freelance editors
• Balance the work of a variety of shoots and series including all documentation from pre-production through post
• Work closely with other producers, and editorial and video team members to deliver the highest quality content possible
• Travel domestically and internationally, as needed 
• Participate in pitching and brainstorms to bring new ideas to the table for docu-style, entertainment, or educational cooking concepts
• Read Eater’s sites every day with an eye for both content and development

 

WHO YOU ARE

• 3-5 years of professional experience producing, directing, shooting, and editing
• High-end shooting capability and excellent understanding of field production equipment and cameras 
• Strong understanding of sponsored video work and timelines
• Strong understanding of YouTube and other social media platforms
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop 
• Motion graphics design and animation experience, a plus
• Strong interest in all of Eater's coverage area - food, dining and entertaining
• Strong docu-style storytelling capabilities
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and episodes
• Open and clear communication
• A true team player who brings passion to the table

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team. We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.

 

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This job is hybrid.

Want to know more about what working at Eater is like, or have q’s not answered here? Check out our extensive FAQ.

 

WHY VOX MEDIA? WHAT WE OFFER

This is a permanent, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.

This role is a part of the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East

 

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values here, and our approach to corporate citizenship here. 

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People & Culture team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).

 

WHAT COMES NEXT

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.

Pay Range$80,000—$86,000 USD