Editorial Director, On With Kara Swisher

The Vox Media Podcast Network is hiring an Editorial Director for its award‑winning show On with Kara Swisher . The podcast reaches a large, influential audience and regularly welcomes headline‑makers across politics (Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttegieg), tech (Sam Altman, Geoffrey Hinton, Bill Gates), and culture (Margaret Atwood, Laverne Cox, Ronny Chieng). The Editorial Director leads the On With Kara Swisher staff and daily production: overseeing workflow, assignment management, and editorial planning/initiatives.

The Editorial Director also works closely with the host and the podcast network's Exec. Producer to implement special projects and brand expansion across platforms. This role is the link between the show's episode content and its established vision and strategy—responsible for scheduling editorial reviews, strengthening programming, and implementing plans for ongoing improvement and audience growth.

The Editorial Director is also the steward of the team's culture, facilitating creative collaboration and pathways to professional growth for team members while ensuring the highest standards for journalism and production.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead the day-to-day editorial and production operations of On With Kara Swisher , overseeing workflow, assignments, and production timelines. Drive editorial planning and programming strategy, ensuring each episode aligns with the show's vision, goals, and audience growth objectives. Manage the team's editorial calendar, including scheduling, vacation planning, and backfill coverage.

Run pitch and prep meetings, guiding story development and editorial decision-making. Provide editorial oversight for individual twice-weekly episodes, including prep doc review and final editorial content review. Partner with the host and Executive Producer to develop and execute special projects and expand the brand across platforms.

Oversee editorial reviews and implement initiatives that strengthen programming quality and performance. Monitor audience trends and feedback, translating insights into actionable improvements for content and growth. Supervise, mentor, and support team members, fostering professional development and high performance.

Cultivate a collaborative, creative, and inclusive team culture while upholding the highest standards of journalism and audio production.