Head of Modo Energy Media

2 months ago

Full time role

Hybrid · New York, NY, US... more

At Modo Energy, we're on a mission to build the information architecture for the energy transition - we want to be the only place to come to for information on the global journey to net zero. Take a look at our platform, where we provide open access to an array of content on the energy transition.

We're a dedicated and passionate team building a category-defining business, working on one of the world's most important priorities. We are looking for individuals who love product-building, want to work with pace at a mission-oriented startup, and will collaborate with us in shaping the culture of a rapidly growing team.

About Modo Energy Media

Modo Energy is launching Modo Energy Media - the home for all of Modo Energy’s free-to-view educational content, including:

Transmission - our podcast, featuring interviews with the people leading the energy transition.
The Energy Academy - our flagship educational video series, explaining how power markets work around the world.
Other (tbd) evergreen energy explainer/documentary videos or series - that break down complex topics for a wide audience.

This will sit separately from Modo Energy Research, where we provide subscriber-only market analysis.

We're on a mission to make power markets, energy storage, and decarbonization understandable, engaging, and accessible - through world-class media production.

Now, we’re looking for a Head of Media to lead, scale, and elevate our content to rival the best in business media.

The role:

We need a strategic and creative leader to take full ownership of Modo Energy Media’s podcasts and video production - from high-level editorial strategy, to hands-on execution and workflow management.

You’ll set the vision, build scalable processes, and lead a small team of talented video creators to produce polished, high-quality, and engaging educational content.

We want our content to match the quality of top-tier business and science media - think Vox, Bloomberg, WSJ, The Economist, Real Vision, Morning Brew, Acquired, etc..

But this is not just a management role - you will also get your hands dirty in production, ensuring everything we release is punchy, polished, and insightful.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and strategy

Own and define the creative and editorial vision for Modo Energy Media across our podcasts and video series.
Shape our brand identity in educational video and podcast content - making it accessible, engaging, and high-quality.
Manage, mentor, and upskill a small team of junior video producers - raising the bar on production quality and efficiency.
Work closely with the Modo Energy Research team to align storytelling with market trends and audience needs.

Podcast production

Lead the creative direction of Transmission (our flagship podcast), ensuring it follows best practices of the world’s most engaging interview podcasts.
Manage guest outreach/booking, pre-production, recording, editing, and distribution - to maximize reach and engagement.
Optimize audio quality, format, and pacing to match world-class standards.

Video production

Lead the production of The Energy Academy - developing engaging, educational video content that breaks down complex topics.
Oversee video filming, editing, and animation - ensuring videos have a clear narrative and strong visual identity.
Manage studio setups, talking head shots, and motion graphics to create a polished final product.

Execution

Define and implement workflows for video and podcast production, improving consistency and efficiency.
Continuously analyze performance (YouTube, podcast platforms, and on Modo Energy Media itself) to refine content strategy.
Optimize distribution and marketing across platforms.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in video production and/or podcasting - ideally in business, science, or educational media.
Proven track record of producing high-quality podcasts and/or video content (please include portfolio/examples!).
Deep understanding of storytelling, editing, and production workflows - you know what makes content engaging.
Experience managing and mentoring junior creators, improving their skills and workflows.
Strong technical knowledge of:

Video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects for motion graphics).
Audio editing (Audition, Pro Tools, or similar).
Podcast recording setups (both remote and in-studio).

Bonus skills

Background in journalism, finance, energy markets, or business media.
Experience working at Vox, Bloomberg, The Economist, WSJ, Real Vision, Morning Brew, Acquired, or similar outlets.
Experience with data visualization or motion graphics.
Familiarity with SEO and audience growth tactics for podcasts and video.

Important Details

For New York Applicants, the salary range for this position is 150 - 200k per year.
We work in a Hybrid Environment: You split your time between working from home and working in our New York office (Tuesday - Thursday)
25 days annual leave; medical, dental and vision benefits; 401k with optional matching contribution.

Modo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Our employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We do not discriminate against age, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation with an application or the interview process please contact us via email at careers@modo.energy.

What you can expect from Modo

We want to attract and retain the best talent at Modo, and we give our people the freedom and opportunity to develop themselves and flourish.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team at Modo, as we believe a variety of backgrounds, skills and interests is what makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for supporting the transition to greener energy systems, we encourage you to apply. We have a number of positions open which could be for a range of backgrounds and experience levels. Please get in touch if you are interested and you don’t meet all the requirements, or if you exceed them!