New York Public Radio: Temporary Producer, Radiolab

Podcast Producer is needed in New York, United States.

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Client: New York Public Radio

Location: NY, USA (Hybrid/Remote)

Contract: Full Time

Job Title: Temporary Producer, Radiolab

Radiolab, a pioneer of narrative nonfiction podcasting, is looking for a Temporary Producer to join our team from mid July though mid January. We’re seeking an ambitious, deep-thinking, deep-feeling journalist who is obsessed with great stories, eager to help our team tackle the big questions facing our world today, and committed to our goal of expanding the diversity of voices on our show.

Responsibilities

• Research story ideas
• Pitch
• Conduct pre-interviews
• Book guests, arrange logistics (studios/tape syncs)
• Craft questions in partnership with editor(s)
• Conduct interviews
• Conceive of storyboards with the team
• Independently develop the arc of an episode and craft the narrative
• Process huge amounts of tape and make it sing
• Source and license archival tape
• Create new drafts of episodes in ProTools, experimenting relentlessly with story construction
• Score and sound design episodes
• Liaise with fact checkers
• Write and produce content for web, newsletter, social media, and other platforms as needed.

Qualifications

• At least five years experience producing, reporting and/or editing in long-form narrative audio, and/or comparable experience in a related field.
• Preferably has experience creating stories similar to the ones heard on Radiolab.
• Has a clear grasp of what makes a surprising, impactful and complicated story that could be heard on Radiolab.
• Has a proven ability to develop story arc and narrative.
• Has solid journalism skills including: interviewing, database research and fact checking.
• Has experience with linear editing software (ProTools, Logic, et cetera), and an advanced understanding of sound design.
• Sense of humor and musicality are a plus.

Additional Information

This is a full-time temporary role with a salary range of $1,923-$2,211 per week ($100K-115K annually). Salary offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and organizational pay equity. This temporary role includes medical benefits, sick time and paid company holidays. This role can be performed in a hybrid capacity if selected candidate is within commuting distance of our NYC office or remotely from the following locations: CA, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, WI, Washington DC