LAist Podcast Producer - Temporary Job at Think.Public.Media in Pasadena

Position Summary:

LAist is looking for a temporary, on-call producer to support the on-demand team with the production of Inheriting: Season 2. Inheriting is LAist’s Asian American and Pacific Islander history podcast. The right candidate is ambitious, strategic and collaborative. You are passionate about long-form storytelling and making unforgettable audio.

You will work with a host/reporter, senior producer, executive producer, editor, and another producer.

What you should possess: experience in long-form production, storytelling, writing and an excellent ear for sound; strong editorial judgment; advanced experience in ProTools; strong experience with field production; a competitive and nimble spirit, who is comfortable experimenting and pivoting when needed; a love for writing and structure and an appreciation for being edited. You are also good at receiving feedback.

We are especially interested in candidates with some knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander history and/or immigration history. Familiarity with the first season of Inheriting is a plus.

This is a temporary on-call role, estimated at 20 hours per week. The position is fully remote or hybrid, requiring strong self-management of time and communication with LAist’s Inheriting team.

Expected Compensation Range: $36.80 - $38.00 per hour. The exact hourly rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Location: Remote or Hybrid
Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work closely with a full team of professionals to help shape the long-form narrative and focus and episodes of Inheriting Season 2.
• Perform soup-to-nuts production tasks, including identifying and interviewing sources, field production, booking, prepping hosts, writing initial drafts of long-form episode scripts, researching, fact-checking, processing tape, and sound designing episodes in ProTools.
• Research ideas for Inheriting, as well as write and edit podcast content (e.g. episode scripts).
• Support the host and/or senior producer in field recording and reporting on location.
• Communicate constantly and clearly with other members of LAist’s Inheriting team and newsroom, as needed.
• Manage multiple deadlines and responsibilities at once, keeping senior producer, host, editor, producer and others updated.
• Write content for the website and social media as needed. This includes contribution to video production.
• Ensure alignment with LAist’s editorial ethics and standards and mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• 5 or more years in production, editorial, or related experiences.
• Experience with audio writing, interviewing, and editing.
• Experience working collaboratively with creative and editorial talent.
• Experience with research, reporting, interviewing, storytelling, and sound design.
• Advanced experience in ProTools, Adobe Audition, or other audio editing software.
• Experience in Descript.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Excellent news judgment.
• Audio and field production skills.
• Experienced researcher with excellent writing skills.
• Proven ability to contribute to a positive, diverse, creative, high performance culture.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to evaluate content/quality/sound and act decisively with sound judgment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with a team and to meet deadlines.
• Critical reading and listening skills are required.
• Become and remain a member in good standing of SAG-AFTRA by the thirtieth (30th) day of employment.
• Ability to produce programs that meet LAist standards.
• Ability to advocate for program/resources/staff.
• Ability to evaluate content/quality/sound and act decisively with sound judgment.
• Knowledge of new media applications for digital distribution, audience engagement and community networking.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience producing long-form podcasts for national audiences.
• Familiarity with the first season of

Reporting to This Position: None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Physical Demands:
  • Required to move about in an office environment
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
  • Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:
  • Moderate noise level

LAist (LAist 89.3/LAist.com/LAist Studios) is diverse in race, ethnicity, language, culture, social class, national origin, religious and political belief, age, ability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation in addition to other markers protected by law.

At LAist, we strive to create an inclusive environment where we all feel pride in who we are and what we do. We are encouraged to show up as we are – always embracing and recognizing that our diversity is what brings us together. Our fundamental commitment to diversity:

• Enriches LAist and provides an atmosphere in which all human potential is valued
• Promotes learning through interactions among people of different backgrounds and many perspectives, and
• Enables the organization to prepare all employees to promote social responsibility, equity, freedom, and productive citizenship in a global society

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage you to apply.

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