WEDU PBS: Freelance Podcast Producer/Editor

Podcast Producer is needed in Tampa, United States.

This job has been crawled from the web.

Client: WEDU PBS

Location: Tampa, United States

Contract: Contractor

Position: Freelance Podcast Producer/Editor

Position Summary: Responsible for the production of WEDU podcasts, working alongside podcast talent to develop show format and flow.

Responsibilities:

• Research topics, book guests, and conduct pre-interviews for each episode
• Write episode scripts
• Record sessions
• Edit and mix episodes
• Publish episodes
• Coordinate with Content, Digital & Education teams to promote across platforms
• Monitor audience growth and develop new ways to increase programming reach and retention
• Ideate and execute new ways to cross promote programming with other podcast programs and friends of each brand
• Help produce custom, branded podcast content

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, relevant experience; 2+ year(s) of experience with audio production (or in media with at least 1 year in audio).

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Highly skilled in audio production, editing and mixing software working in Adobe Audition
• Experience with audio repair, sound design and mixing
• Knowledge of industry best practices and audio equipment
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop a plus
• Ability to tell engaging stories and shape a narrative
• Strong influence and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and work with staff at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Shows initiative, follow through and effectively own projects from start to finish
• Spelling, grammar, proofreading and editing skills
• Creative writing ability
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates positive attitude, adaptability to shifting goals, and growth mindset

About WEDU: WEDU is looking for an experienced Producer/Editor for creative multimedia productions. We are seeking multi-skilled storytellers who can create engaging short and long form content for local and national programming.