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Podcast Producer – The Bells I Hear (Volunteer)

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About Mentor A Promise (MAP) Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a nonprofit organization supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, literacy, creative expression, social‑emotional learning, and community connection, MAP creates safe, consistent, and empowering spaces where young people can thrive. All services are delivered by trained volunteers committed to equity, dignity, and opportunity for every child.

About The Bells I Hear The Bells I Hear is MAP’s social‑impact podcast dedicated to illuminating the real faces, voices, and systems behind homelessness and housing instability in New York City. Recent episodes feature leading policymakers, housing advocates, educators, community organizers, and individuals with lived experience.

The podcast explores:

Housing affordability & policy

Mental health and trauma

Education and youth homelessness

Equity, race, and access

Community resilience

Systems change and public accountability

The show serves as a public‑education tool and a storytelling engine for MAP’s mission.

About The Role The

Podcast Producer

will lead the creative and operational development of The Bells I Hear, ensuring that every episode is mission‑aligned, thoughtfully produced, and trauma‑informed. This role is ideal for someone passionate about storytelling, housing justice, youth issues, and using media to drive change.

You will work closely with MAP leadership, the host, creative teams, and guest contributors.

Key Responsibilities Production & Coordination

Manage the full production cycle of each episode—from planning to publication

Develop episode outlines, narrative structures, and research briefs

Maintain the production calendar, workflows, and documentation

Guest Research & Management

Identify and research potential guests

Lead guest communication, outreach, scheduling, and onboarding

Prepare interview briefs and pre‑recording guidance

Recording & Logistics

Support remote or in‑person recording sessions

Ensure all materials, equipment, and schedules are prepared

Coordinate with audio editors and post‑production partners

Editorial & Creative Support

Shape episode themes, story arcs, and messaging

Ensure all content aligns with MAP’s mission, tone, and compliance guidelines

Collaborate with Creative and Communications teams on promotional assets

Team Communication

Provide weekly updates to MAP leadership

Collaborate across multiple MAP teams, including PromisePress, Thread & Promise, and PromisePlay

Qualifications

Experience in podcast production, audio storytelling, journalism, or multimedia (professional or project‑based)

Strong research, writing, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and creative partners

Experience navigating sensitive topics (mental health, youth issues, trauma, housing) with care

Commitment to MAP’s mission, values, and trauma‑informed practices

Audio editing knowledge is a plus but not required

Time Commitment 5–10 hours per week , with flexibility. Some availability needed for meetings and recordings.

What We Offer

Opportunity to shape a rising social‑impact podcast in NYC

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary creative ecosystem

PromisePress Publishing

Thread & Promise Fashion

PromisePlay (educational game development)

MAP Roots & MAP Connect youth programs

Mission‑driven storytelling experience centered on equity, resilience, and community voice

Hands‑on leadership and creative development opportunities within a trauma‑informed environment

Application Process Please send your resume, LinkedIn/Instagram (or any creative portfolio), and a short sample audio or video (if available) to

hr@mentorapromise.org

with the subject line

Podcast Producer – The Bells I Hear .

You may also apply directly here https://forms.gle/ptgy2zBZXJB1q7GV8

Produce with purpose — bring sound, story, and courage to conversations that help children and communities feel seen, valued, and never alone.

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