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Company Description About TED@Work... TED@Work is a new workplace learning and development solution from TED – enabling organizations to change from the inside out driven by the power and trust of TED content. Learn more here: tedatwork.ted.com. We are looking for a Technical Implementation Specialist to be a part of one of the newest and fastest-growing teams at TED. This individual will help us serve large enterprises with a learning program Company Description

About TED@Work...

TED@Work is a new workplace learning and development solution from TED – enabling organizations to change from the inside out driven by the power and trust of TED content. Learn more here: tedatwork.ted.com.

We are looking for a Technical Implementation Specialist to be a part of one of the newest and fastest-growing teams at TED. This individual will help us serve large enterprises with a learning program that inspires new, better ways of working.

Job Description

You will be supporting TED@Work customers and partners with all technical aspects of implementing TED@Work.

Primary Responsibilities
• Support implementation of TED@Work e-learning courses into various software learning platforms by formatting CSVs, writing formulas or scripts, and reading software documentation.
• Be a creative and curious problem solver to find and diagnose likely problems on the fly on any platform, website, or data feed, to be able to pass to engineers.
• Create databases or spreadsheets, processes, and reports/visualizations that take big, messy CSVs, and turn them into more readily usable data that customer success managers and leadership can use regularly.
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders from customers and partners.
Qualifications

Requirements
• No coding is required, but an ability to troubleshoot code, parse error messages and use browser console tools, read documentation, and work with engineers at a technical level
• Write formulas to manipulate data
• Work directly with prospective customers and existing customers – maintaining professionalism, clear communication and ability to put technical issues in everyday terms, while artfully representing TED
• Interest in TED Talks and in becoming well-versed in the corporate learning and development industry

Qualifications
• 1-3 years experience in a professional role with technical responsibilities and demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with clients, partners, and co-workers
• Experience with support/troubleshooting spreadsheets, databases, scripts, code, or software
• Experience creating advanced formulas (for any platform)
• Data manipulation skills (database or spreadsheet)
• Must be based in the US

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

IN-OFFICE COVID PROTOCOL

Due to in-person meetings and occasional office requirements, proof of full vaccination will be required prior to acceptance of employment

LOCATION: Remote

SALARY RANGE

$65,000 - 75,000

Benefits
• Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 100% paid by TED for employees
• Paid family leave
• Work-life balance encouraged
• Free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents to address physical and mental well-being

WORKPLACE CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS
• General: Office environment
• Physical: Repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Mental/Visual: Concentrated mental and/or visual attention; work involves performing tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications
• Travel: Must be able to travel to New York occasionally (1-4 times per year
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We are looking for a Technical Implementation Specialist to be a part of one of the newest and fastest-growing teams at TED. This individual will help us serve large enterprises with a learning program that inspires new, better ways of working.
Job Description

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Primary Responsibilities
• Support implementation of View email address on jobs.smartrecruiters.com e-learning courses into various software learning platforms by formatting CSVs, writing formulas or scripts, and reading software documentation.
• Be a creative and curious problem solver to find and diagnose likely problems on the fly on any platform, website, or data feed, to be able to pass to engineers.
• Create databases or spreadsheets, processes, and reports/visualizations that take big, messy CSVs, and turn them into more readily usable data that customer success managers and leadership can use regularly.
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders from customers and partners.
Qualifications

Requirements
• No coding is required, but an ability to troubleshoot code, parse error messages and use browser console tools, read documentation, and work with engineers at a technical level
• Write formulas to manipulate data
• Work directly with prospective customers and existing customers – maintaining professionalism, clear communication and ability to put technical issues in everyday terms, while artfully representing TED
• Interest in TED Talks and in becoming well-versed in the corporate learning and development industry

Qualifications
• 1-3 years experience in a professional role with technical responsibilities and demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with clients, partners, and co-workers
• Experience with support/troubleshooting spreadsheets, databases, scripts, code, or software
• Experience creating advanced formulas (for any platform)
• Data manipulation skills (database or spreadsheet)
• Must be based in the US

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

IN-OFFICE COVID PROTOCOL

Due to in-person meetings and occasional office requirements, proof of full vaccination will be required prior to acceptance of employment

LOCATION: Remote

SALARY RANGE

$65,000 - 75,000

BENEFITS
• Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 100% paid by TED for employees
• Paid family leave
• Work-life balance encouraged
• Free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents to address physical and mental well-being

WORKPLACE CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS
• General: Office environment
• Physical: Repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Mental/Visual: Concentrated mental and/or visual attention; work involves performing tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications
• Travel: Must be able to travel to New York occasionally (1-4 times per year
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 25 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Company Description TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in... communities around the world. Job Description POSITION Company Description

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in... communities around the world.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

TED@Work is a new workplace learning and development solution from TED – enabling organizations to change from the inside out driven by the power and trust of TED content. Learn more here: tedatwork.ted.com.

The TED@Work Customer Success function partners closely with internal TED teams and TED@Work client organizations, to help achieve business goals and ensure client organizations get the most value from TED@Work. The TED@Work Customer Success (CS) Team acts as trusted advisors to empower & enable organizations to use TED@Work within their organizational context to spark learning, inspire new ways of working, and transform culture.

A Customer Success Specialist for TED@Work supports a portfolio of customer accounts, made up of organizations who have purchased TED@Work as an enterprise-wide learning solution and who represent a global portfolio of Fortune 500 companies and midsize organizations. They are instrumental in ensuring the success of TED@Work clients in terms of integration, engagement, and impact.

The CS Specialist is accountable for supporting Customer Success Managers (CSMs), who partner with the client to define their TED launch, implementation, internal marketing, and impact measurement strategies. In collaboration with the broader TED@Work team, they will support the overall success of client partnerships and execution of these strategies across the lifecycle of a contract. This includes supporting the CSM(s) in providing strategic guidance through data & best practice insights, scheduling and holding quarterly business reviews, and seamlessly guiding clients through the unique situations that arise.

TED@Work is currently made up of a small and mighty team, and this means that the CS Specialist will also be responsible for helping to operationalize this crucial function. In collaboration with the Customer Success Manager and Customer Success Lead, they are responsible for supporting operational improvements and driving scalability.

Responsibilities
• Support strategic relationships with mid-market and Enterprise TED@Work accounts.
• Collaborate with the CSM to develop thoughtful implementation strategies with the client to understand and support their unique goals, programs, initiatives and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain account and client progress details in our management and tracking applications to help organize portfolio & track progress.
• Understand learning teams’ needs and work towards agreed-upon measures of success.
• Collaborate with account manager and CSM to support renewal and expansion strategies for TED@Work clients by developing service plans, building relationships with client decision-makers and influencers, scheduling quarterly business reviews, and coordinating renewal contracts.
• Based on feedback, develop and evolve strategies for increasing engagement with and adoption of TED content in collaboration with CSM.
• Understand -- and communicate -- with a great deal of detail and rigor the content strategy, product, and learning framework for TED@Work: the “why behind” the product decisions and learning design.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all troubleshooting, looping in relevant TED@Work colleagues as needed.
Qualifications
• 2+ years of experience in managing customer relationships.
• Superb project management skills.
• Strong customer service, communication, collaboration, prioritization, critical thinking and influencing skills.
• Experience and comfort working in a small, nimble startup environment is a plus.
• Experience managing multiple enterprise-level projects with high complexity; familiar with matrixed project teams.
• Energy for driving adoption of an enterprise-wide SaaS learning product.
• Experience in consulting, change management, and/or capacity-building a plus - or working in a learning organization.
• Comfort evaluating and presenting data (including creating charts & decks for client consumption).
• Passion for professional Learning and Development and TED’s mission of spreading ideas.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

IN-OFFICE COVID PROTOCOL

Due to in-person meetings and occasional office requirements, proof of full vaccination will be required prior to acceptance of employment

SALARY RANGE

$60,000 - 75,000

Benefits
• Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 100% paid by TED for employees
• Paid family leave
• Work-life balance encouraged (TED closes for a 2-week summer break and 1-week winter break plus you're eligible for additional paid time off)
• Free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents to address physical and mental well-being
• 401k

WORKPLACE CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS
• General: Office environment
• Physical: Repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Mental/Visual: Concentrated mental and/or visual attention; work involves performing tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications
• Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices, Computer Software: Ability to use common office equipment such as telephone, computer and copier
• Computer programs to include MS Office, Mac programs, Google Docs, functional related databases
• Travel: Upon request
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TED is hiring a media professional to drive the publishing strategy of our world-renowned talks (and some other stuff, too) on TED’s official YouTube channel. The ideal candidate has a sharp eye, boundless curiosity and direct experience publishing videos to large platforms like YouTube. This is a great job if you're: a spectacular problem-solver with incredible attention to detail; a data nerd... who loves a good A/B test and thrives on numbers; TED is hiring a media professional to drive the publishing strategy of our world-renowned talks (and some other stuff, too) on TED’s official YouTube channel. The ideal candidate has a sharp eye, boundless curiosity and direct experience publishing videos to large platforms like YouTube. This is a great job if you're: a spectacular problem-solver with incredible attention to detail; a data nerd... who loves a good A/B test and thrives on numbers; and a passionate change-maker interested in TED's mission of spreading ideas. This role is primarily focused on YouTube, with room to expand to other platforms like TED.com and TED mobile app in the future.This is a full-time role that reports to TED’s Senior Director of Programming & Publishing.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate the day-to-day publication of TED content on TED’s main YouTube channel, youtube.com/TED
• Lead optimization strategy for search and discovery of TED content, specifically on YouTube and Google
• Write and edit compelling copy reflective of YouTube best practices and aimed at improving content performance
• Support the editorial team in aligning YouTube strategies with TED’s overall editorial vision
• Collaborate with Audience Development team to understand YouTube analytics and measure and communicate success, with an aim of retaining viewers and subscribers
• Collaborate closely with teams across TED to coordinate and launch livestream programming and key marketing efforts for new products and initiatives
• Work closely with Brand Creative to create and maintain a visual branding identity aimed at increasing content discovery, notably on thumbnail images
• Partner with other publishers at TED, primarily Translators, TEDx and TED-Ed
• Monitor YouTube comments and develop a long-term engagement strategy for a growing community and archive
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with digital product teams internally at TED and externally at YouTube
• Edit and proofread English-language subtitles so talks are accessible upon publishing

REQUIRED
• 3-4 years of digital media experience, including managing a large (50K+ subscribers) YouTube channel
• Experience using digital content management systems and the ability and enthusiasm to learn new software
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to shift between contexts, from emailing with speakers to evaluating a comment thread
• Super organized with precise attention to detail
• Ability to pass a writing and editing test

DESIRED
• Fluency in second language other than English, especially one of the following: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese Simplified, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish
• Experience in data or database management and project management tools
• Community or customer service background
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TED is in search of an Assistant Editor to join the Video Production Team. This position supports both the Post Production Lead and the Production team in delivering video assets to local and remote editors, as well as assisting the team at all stages of the production process, to include onsite at events and conferences within and outside of the US. Qualified applicants must be able to travel... to events and conferences within the US and internationally, TED is in search of an Assistant Editor to join the Video Production Team. This position supports both the Post Production Lead and the Production team in delivering video assets to local and remote editors, as well as assisting the team at all stages of the production process, to include onsite at events and conferences within and outside of the US.

Qualified applicants must be able to travel... to events and conferences within the US and internationally, several times a year. Applicants must be based in the NY metropolitan area and be willing to work from our downtown New York office at least one day per week.

Responsibilities:
• Build Final Cut Pro X libraries and media that will be delivered to in-house editors and freelancers
• Manage and organize media from TED, TEDx, and other sponsored events/content for the organization. This media includes video footage, audio files, slide decks, and other key files that editors will need for their edits
• Maintain communication with filmmakers and organizers to ensure smooth delivery of A/V assets
• Assist in fulfilling internal and external media requests
• Work with the Media Manager to ensure all assets conform to TED’s A/V specifications
• Assist the Lead Editor with building necessary templates for Final Cut Pro X libraries
• Assist Media Manager with media QC and ingest from events into DAM system
• Support onsite editors at selected conferences around the globe
• Travel within the US and internationally is required for this position, so qualified applicants must be eligible for international travel, have a valid passport / appropriate documentation for travel abroad

Qualifications/Skills:
• Expertise in Final Cut Pro X, Quicktime Pro, Apple Compressor
• Powerpoint and Keynote
• Detailed knowledge of video codecs and frame rates
• Comfortable with Apple/Mac OS environment, especially moving media across local and remote networks
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Frame.io
• Comfortable using task-based and communication platforms like Flow and Slack

This is a contract position through Target CW based in TED’s downtown New York office.

The role will begin as a contract position with the high possibility of becoming a full-time staff position after review. Salary range $55,000-$60,000/year

​​TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume
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TED is looking for a Creative Producer/Director to beautifully and creatively capture TED Talks outside of the typical conference setting. The ideal candidate has a wealth of experience in filmmaking, preferably in documentaries, has strong storytelling skills, and is highly creative and collaborative. The ideal candidate also has experience recording content remotely, is able to communicate... direction clearly, and can provide creative solutions TED is looking for a Creative Producer/Director to beautifully and creatively capture TED Talks outside of the typical conference setting. The ideal candidate has a wealth of experience in filmmaking, preferably in documentaries, has strong storytelling skills, and is highly creative and collaborative. The ideal candidate also has experience recording content remotely, is able to communicate... direction clearly, and can provide creative solutions to make each talk shine amid remote constraints.
The role is a 3-6 month opportunity with a possibility for extension.

Responsibilities:
• Come up with the visual language for each remote TED Talk, working closely with the TED Production and Curation Teams.
• Collaborate with the TED Curation Team to source b-roll, images, and other supplemental materials to help bring each talk to life.
• Work with the Line Producer to ensure that each production stays within budget.
• Help source on-location filmmakers and vet locations, crew, and equipment. Work with the filmmaker to capture the talk.
• Communicate vision and direction to the Post Producer and Editor.

Requirements:
• 10+ years in film or video with experience in producing and directing, documentary experience a plus.
• Editing experience preferred, including familiarity with sourcing b-roll and supplemental visuals.
• Experience filming remotely.
• Knowledge of cameras and filming specs.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and juggle multiple productions simultaneously
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via Smart Recruiters Jobs posted_at: 17 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Company Description TED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. On TED.com, we're building a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers — and a community of curious souls to engage with... ideas and each other, both online and at TED and Company Description

TED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. On TED.com, we're building a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers — and a community of curious souls to engage with... ideas and each other, both online and at TED and TEDx events around the world, all year long.

In fact, everything we do — from our Conferences to our TED Talks to the projects sparked by The Audacious Project, from the global TEDx and TED Translators communities to the TED-Ed lesson series — is driven by this goal: How can we best spread great ideas?

TED is owned by a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation. Our agenda is to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation.

Job Description

The Strategic Partnership Manager supports ground-breaking learning & development partnerships that expand the reach of TED@Work’s content, drive significant revenue, and help spread powerful TED ideas to learners and organizations around the world.

Reporting to the TED@Work team lead, the Strategic Partnerships Manager actively cultivates and manages a wide range of new and existing licensing, reseller and referral partnerships that drive revenue and brand awareness for TED’s L&D business.

Partners include high-visibility reseller and referral partnerships that need to be optimized to hit key performance goals and achieve steady growth, as well as licensing partners where account renewal and growth is determined by smart content strategy and performance.

Thus, you will work with our partners as a “TED content strategist” and “product manager”, smartly project managing and delivering on key deliverables (eg. content delivery, curation, branding), making smart content recommendations to appeal to a partner’s target audience, executing partner campaign creation and customer marketing where needed, and building strong interpersonal relationships. You will be taking the partner through the content onboarding, optimization, and renewal phases of the partnership.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive growth for a startup business (TED@Work) within the world’s leading media and conference organization, all with the aim of bringing great ideas to every corner of the globe.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage licensing, referral, and reseller partner external relationships -- ensuring partner performance and growth, driving towards renewal and expanded revenue opportunities.
• Serve as the primary point person with all licensing, referral, and reseller partners for TED’s L&D business. Handle content delivery and onboarding, communications, and day-to-day operations. Meet regularly to define and redefine – and determine new tactics to drive towards – mutually agreed-upon success criteria.
• Create feedback loops with sales team and team leadership, identifying early and often possible revenue enhancements/upgrades, roadblocks or barriers to hitting partner performance goals.
• Proactively work with partners to improve the performance of each collaboration in a mutually beneficial manner, to scale the audience and optimize monetization.
• Identify, propose and execute on promotion opportunities based upon partner strategy and platform capabilities. This might include working with TED’s designer to get creative assets, submitting requests to a team curator and beyond.
• Conduct due diligence on new partners, making recommendations about effective operations at the negotiation stage.
• Assist the finance team with invoicing, reporting, and budgeting requests.
• Review partner data and audience analytics; provide reports and presentations to management.
• Supervise and mentor other team members in their ongoing duties and professional growth.
• Advise and assist the TED@Work team lead in connection with the team’s overall goals and objectives.
• Support other areas across the TED@Work team as needed, including serving as partner liaison for conferences, live productions, and special events.

Salary range: $80-$100K plus performance based bonus

Qualifications
• 5+ years of full-time experience at a leading and/or highly innovative media or entertainment brand.
• 2+ years of full-time experience in a partner success or customer service role.
• A deep, intellectual curiosity about the rapidly evolving media space, and the corporate learning and development space.
• Knowledge of the audio, podcast, or television ecosystem is a plus: production partners, platforms, third party monetization services, etc.
• Knowledge of the corporate learning, leadership and DEI landscape is also a major plus.
• A strategic mentality—a proactive vision for the year-over-year growth and evolution of each relationship and the ability to nurture that (both with the external partner and internally at TED).
• A customer service mindset, with a management style that recognizes that when we value our partners, they will value us.
• Experience managing high-stakes business relationships.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Impeccable project management skills.
• A comfort level with negotiation.
• Thoroughness and ability to multitask in a fluid environment.
• Fluency in a non-English language or significant experience of living outside the U.S. is a PLUS.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education or experience required.

TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
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TED is seeking a Social Media Editor to manage social media copywriting and account management for its climate initiative, Countdown. In addition to programming, writing, and scheduling content on the Countdown Twitter and Instagram accounts, the Social Media Editor will provide editorial support to Countdown partners, influencers, and other internal and external stakeholders. This is a full-time... contract role through December 2021. Additional TED is seeking a Social Media Editor to manage social media copywriting and account management for its climate initiative, Countdown. In addition to programming, writing, and scheduling content on the Countdown Twitter and Instagram accounts, the Social Media Editor will provide editorial support to Countdown partners, influencers, and other internal and external stakeholders. This is a full-time... contract role through December 2021. Additional hours may be needed in the lead-up to events, including the TED Conference in August 2021 and the Countdown Summit in October 2021.

Primary Responsibilities:
● Execute programming and content strategy in partnership with Countdown and Audience Development
teams.
● Write and schedule social media copy for Countdown Twitter and Instagram accounts.
● Digital community building on social media surrounding the Countdown brand.
● Work closely with TED Audience Development Team and other internal stakeholders on cross-collaboration
for the TED main social media accounts, TED-Ed, and other internal TED accounts.
● Provide editorial support to external partners and influencers on content creation, amplification and
execution

Requirements:
● Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, English, Journalism, or other relevant field or equivalent experience.
● 3-5 years in social media strategy and management. Experience working in the nonprofit, advocacy, science, or climate space, strongly preferred.
● Experience using social media to promote and support digital and in-person events.
● Comfort working with influencers and in partnership marketing.
● Strong editorial background.
● Familiarity with using a social media CMS such as Socialflow.
● Familiarity with reporting on real-time social media analytics and putting data into action.
● Fluency with Google G-Suite products

Desired skills:
● Passion and knowledge of the climate space and climate education.
● Experience with social media graphic design best practices using Canva and Photoshop.
● Previous experience hosting and producing Instagram Live sessions.
● Familiarity with paid social media marketing.
● Experience working with global audiences and international stakeholders.
● Interest in exploring emerging social platforms and formats such as TikTok, Clubhouse, Instagram Reels
and more
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Overview: The TED Residency program is an incubator for breakthrough ideas. It is free and open to all via a semiannual competitive application. Those chosen as TED Residents will spend fourteen weeks at TED headquarters in New York City, working on their ideas. Although some may produce an artwork, a manuscript, or an amazing theorem, each Resident will also develop a TED talk and deliver it on... a TED stage. Located in NYC’s lively West Soho Overview:

The TED Residency program is an incubator for breakthrough ideas. It is free and open to all via a semiannual competitive application. Those chosen as TED Residents will spend fourteen weeks at TED headquarters in New York City, working on their ideas. Although some may produce an artwork, a manuscript, or an amazing theorem, each Resident will also develop a TED talk and deliver it on... a TED stage.

Located in NYC’s lively West Soho neighborhood, TED provides you with a beautiful Gensler-designed workspace, including a Steelcase desk, ergonomic task chair, high-speed Internet access, and inspiring skyline views. Residents will be included in the vibrant office and community culture of TED and will benefit from coaching and rehearsals in the in-house TED Theater. Talks will be considered for use on TED.com and featured on the TED Residency YouTube channel. Residents may also have the opportunity to attend TED events. TED does not cover travel or living expenses.

Anyone 18 or older qualifies. We don’t care where you went to school. We are looking for passion and expertise. TED generally spotlights thinkers, makers, inventors, advocates, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, NGO heads, and social activists. But we love to be surprised. You will need to play nicely with others, and you must be willing to work onsite at least four days a week to make the experience optimal for all. Members of TED’s extended family—conference attendees, past speakers, TED Fellows, TEDx organizers, translators, TED Prize winners, TED-Ed participants—are most definitely eligible, and encouraged to apply.

Details:
• Length: 14 weeks
• Apply: Varies throughout year, June 15 for Fall cohort

Spud’s Thoughts:

It’s TED, so you know it’s going to be good 🙂
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SENIOR PODCAST PRODUCER TED is looking for a Senior Podcast Producer to play a vital role in producing original podcasts for TED. The Senior Podcast Producer would be producing select TED shows, overseeing our in house producers, acting as story editor on select original podcasts, and have the opportunity to expand their role into additional podcast development and production. This individual... has demonstrated measurable success in crafting podcasts SENIOR PODCAST PRODUCER

TED is looking for a Senior Podcast Producer to play a vital role in producing original podcasts for TED. The Senior Podcast Producer would be producing select TED shows, overseeing our in house producers, acting as story editor on select original podcasts, and have the opportunity to expand their role into additional podcast development and production. This individual... has demonstrated measurable success in crafting podcasts from beginning to end, works well with teams, loves creative problem solving, and has a strong ear for what works well in audio.

While broadly known for its global conferences and signature TED Talk videos, TED is also one of the top podcast publishers in the world, garnering over 420 million downloads annually. Our programs are listened to in over 190 countries and our shows have been consistently ranked by Apple Podcasts as "most downloaded" of the year. In a world with over 700,000 podcasts (and growing), we've maintained this position over the years and have successfully launched new original shows that have found traction with both audiences and partners. TED’s award-winning portfolio of leading audio series include the TED Radio Hour (with NPR), TED Talks Daily, The TED Interview, WorkLife with Adam Grant, Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala, Lost Birds with Mona Chalabi, Body Stuff with Jen Gunter, and many more.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• At least ten years of experience producing audio for radio or podcast
• A background in journalism or storytelling
• An ability to listen to raw tape, and identify the perfect details, the need-to-know plot points, and the need-to-hear moments that make a compelling story
• Experience in fact checking
• Proficiency in creating assemblies in ProTools
• Deep knowledge and interest in media and culture
• An eye for detail and self-direction
• Experience as a manager is a plus
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and an enthusiasm for collaboration

RESPONSIBILITIES

TED Business

Whatever your business conundrum, there’s a TED Talk for that — whether you want to learn how to land that promotion, set smart goals, undo injustice at work, or unlock the next big innovation. Every Monday, host Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business School presents the most powerful and surprising ideas that illuminate the business world. After the talk, you'll get a mini-lesson from Modupe on how to apply the ideas in your own life — because business evolves every day, and our ideas about it should, too.
• Work closely with host to write, record, edit and deliver intros and post-talk mini-lessons for TED Business
• Work with host talent to record intros, mini-lessons and other assets, as needed
• Work with host and internal teams to identify talks appropriate for TED Business
• Work with internal teams to ensure that talks are cleared from a fact-check perspective
• Offer suggestions and editorial input on talks featured on TED Business to ensure they work in audio
• Work with host to record, edit and deliver promos, house ads, host-read ads, or other audio needs
• Liaise with mixer to finalize and QC each episode 

• Draft head/description copy and metadata for each episode
• Work with internal marketing teams to ensure deliverables and other needs are being met
• From time to time, oversee production on premium, high-touch ads that run on TED Business

Taken for Granted

As an organizational psychologist, Adam Grant loves to rethink ideas that we’ve taken for granted. In this special series from WorkLife with Adam Grant, he brings curiosity and science to conversations with his favorite thinkers about the opinions and assumptions we should all be revisiting.
• Shape editorial angles for each episode of Taken for Granted, join pre-interviews and coordinate schedules for interviews including booking guests
• Oversee all interview recordings for Taken for Granted and provide guidance to host and guest as needed

• Liaise with audio technicians or ensure guests have appropriate recording supplies to ensure recordings capture best sound 

• Track production schedule and expenses to keep show on schedule and on budget 

• Oversee day-to-day functioning of the show, including ordering transcriptions, managing fact-checking, booking studios, hiring audio technicians, and equipment 

• Cut and edit all interviews, incorporating team feedback
• Draft, record, and edit show introductions and credits 

• Liaise with mixer to finalize and QC each episode 

• Draft head/description copy and metadata for each episode
• Work with internal marketing teams to ensure deliverables and other needs are being met
• Create and produce ancillary promotional and other materials related to the show, as needed


Story Editor, TED original podcasts
• Work across several original TED podcasts including but not limited to: Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala and Lost Birds with Mona Chalabi
• Work closely with host and production team to develop strong episode ideas and structures, helping to shape the editorial angle
• Review treatments, outlines, scripts and provide and synthesize internal feedback for production team
• Listen to audio cuts and mixes and provide and synthesize internal feedback for production team
• Participate in development work for new podcasts
• Other responsibilities as needed

BENEFITS
• Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 100% paid by TED for employee coverage
• Paid family leave
• Work-life balance encouraged (TED closes for a 2-week summer break and 1-week winter break plus you're eligible for additional paid time off)
• Free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents to address physical and mental well-being
• 401k with match
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