Producers from Gimlet Media and The Ringer formed a union as members of the Writers Guild of America, East. Both companies are owned by Spotify and the agreement affects a total of 113 employees.
Under the deal, salary minimums with The Ringer are established at $57,000 plus overtime as an entry-level floor and Gimlet Media beginning at $73,000 for associate producers.
“The collective bargaining agreements at Gimlet Media and The Ringer demonstrate that the people who make podcasts, from writers to producers to editors, bring enormous value to the major platforms for whom they create content,” said Writers Guild of America, East executive director Lowell Peterson. “Collective bargaining ensures creative professionals have a seat at the table to address issues like inclusion and equity, intellectual property concerns, and sustainability of careers.”
Employees will also see a two percent pay increase and 11 weeks of severance regardless of tenure.
