JOBS

We’re seeking candidates for the following positions:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TIME BANKING ORGANIZATION

The Freakonomics Radio Network is looking for a Chief Executive Officer to join  Freakonomics Radio and Andrew Yang’s Humanity Forward Foundation in making the human-centered economy a reality. 

We’re convinced that our current monetary economy is going to grind us up, but what if there was a different way to measure and exchange value? One idea that we are fans of is called time banking.

If you’ve listened to our episode “The World’s Most Valuable Unused Resource,” you’ve heard about the history of time banking, and its failure to take off on a grand scale. We’re looking to give the idea another shot, and we’re searching for someone with a proven track record of leading and successfully growing an organization. Success will mean building a time banking model that communities across the U.S. want to implement. 

You might be a seasoned entrepreneur already, or have a background in the nonprofit sector; maybe you’ve worked as a public servant in local politics. What matters most is a strong background in executive leadership and operations management. 

The ideal candidate will be just as comfortable in a local community meeting as he or she is in front of a group of donors, and confidently know how to bring philanthropic, corporate, and government interests to the same table. An MBA or other advanced degree is highly desirable. 

Our team and this position are based in New York. We expect the initial salary to be between $100,000 and $200,000.

Financial support for this position will be provided by the Humanity Forward Foundation. 

If you’re interested, please email a résumé and a cover letter to time@humanityforwardfoundation.org with “C.E.O.” in the subject line.

PRODUCER

The Freakonomics Radio Network is looking for a talented producer to help us make The Economics of Everyday Things and other programs on our network. 

The person we’re looking for will be smart about reporting, interviewing, and scripting, and will understand what makes a great episode of The Economics of Everyday Things. They’ll also be comfortable pinch-hitting on other shows.

Our team is based in New York, but we’ll consider a remote arrangement for the right candidate.

What you’ll do:

Pitch episode ideas, identify and vet guests, book and manage host interviews, conduct your own interviews, draft scripts, check facts, review audio mixes, and provide ideas, feedback, and quality control throughout the process.

What you’ll need: 

• Experience as a reporter or producer in a deadline-driven environment — preferably covering a business-related beat, preferably in audio.
• Familiarity with basic concepts from business and economics. 
• The ability to turn in polished, high-quality scripts on tight deadlines. 
• Curiosity about the world around you, and the ability to make other people curious about it too.
• Familiarity with our shows, and insight into what makes them work. 

Salary range: $75,000 to $95,000, depending on experience.

If you’re interested, send a résumé and a cover letter to jobs@freakonomics.com with “Everyday Things producer” in the subject line.