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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mia Lobel Joins Slate as Executive Producer of Podcasts
We're thrilled to announce that Mia Lobel is joining Slate as the executive producer of podcasts. A veteran audio producer, Mia brings over two decades of experience in podcast production, storytelling, and creative collaboration. As the former VP of content and production at Pushkin Industries, Mia helped shape the editorial and production vision for a slate of acclaimed shows, including Revisionist History, Broken Record, Against the Rules With Michael Lewis, A Slight Change of Plans, and many more. Throughout her career, she's led award-winning teams, developed distinctive voices, and consistently championed the power of audio to tell meaningful, impactful stories. Before her time at Pushkin, Mia worked for a variety of clients across a wide range of subjects from science to social justice. She's also taught audio storytelling at institutions like the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and Wesleyan University and continues to be a leader in the independent audio community through her work with the Association of Independents in Radio (AIR). 'I'm so excited that Mia is joining us at Slate as we continue to grow our audio work and deepen our connection with listeners,' said Slate editor-in-chief Hillary Frey. 'She brings not just a wealth of experience, but also a real commitment to mentorship, transparency, and leadership. Mia has a strong history of supporting meaningful editorial work, helping teams grow, and navigating the shifting audio landscape—she'll be a key part of our efforts to expand our slate of podcasts in exciting and creative ways.' Mia Lobel said, 'I've long admired Slate's smart, rigorous approach to journalism and storytelling, and I'm honored to join a team that shares my values around creativity, collaboration, and care. I'm excited to support the amazing work already happening here—and to explore new ways to grow, and serve listeners in a meaningful way.' In addition to overseeing Slate's podcasts, which include Slow Burn, Decoder Ring, What Next, Amicus, Political Gabfest, and so many more, Mia will work closely with the editorial team on the written side to enhance cross-platform collaboration and deepen the connection between Slate's audio and text journalism. Mia starts at Slate on June 2nd.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pushkin Industries Workers Ratify First Union Contract With Podcast Company
The 12-member unit at Pushkin Industries has reached its first collective bargaining agreement with the podcast company. Per the Writers Guild of America East, the group, which includes writers, producers, editors and engineers, unanimously ratified the contract, establishing a minimum salary of $73,000 and guaranteed raises, among other provisions. More from Deadline WGA Zeroes In On AI Protections In CBS News Contract Negotiations To "Safeguard Journalism As A Profession" IATSE Urges Against Kennedy Center Cancellations, Citing Removal Of "Critical Opportunities" For Crew Walt Disney Animation Studios Staffers Ratify First Union Contract - Update 'We're proud of this contract, and we think it reflects the strength of the community we've built at Pushkin and is an essential part of the movement to build better standards across the industry,' the bargaining unit said in a statement Friday. 'We're grateful to leadership for working with us throughout this process and for investing in our future together. The unit is looking forward to it!' Pushkin was co-founded by Jacob Weisberg and Malcolm Gladwell. The company produces podcasts like Revisionist History, Deep Cover, Broken Record, Against the Rules with Michael Lewis, and Where's Dia? Below are some additional highlights from the contract, according to the WGA East: Guaranteed IP negotiation for shows where unit members write, research and host their own ideas Artificial intelligence protections, including allowing workers to decline their byline for content or altered by AI or created AI and the Company cannot use a worker's voice or likeness to create content without consent Enshrining Quiet Weeks in August and December 16 weeks fully paid parental leave A minimum 12 weeks of severance, plus laptop Protections for remote and hybrid employees Reports on Company's diversity, equity and inclusion work Just Cause 'I know how much effort and care went into negotiations, and am delighted that we've reached an agreement. We're excited about the future at Pushkin, and grateful that we're moving forward united, towards the same shared goals,' Pushkin CEO Gretta Cohn said in a statement of her own. The WGA East continues to expand its representation for podcast companies, and Pushkin Industries is only the latest example. The union also represents workers at Crooked Media, the iHeart Podcast Network, Lemonada, Pineapple Street Studios, The Ringer and Spotify Studios. Best of Deadline 'The White Lotus' Season 3 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Arrive On Max? How Jon Gries' Return To 'The White Lotus' Could Shape Season 3 Everything We Know About 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 So Far
