Assistant Producer, Radiolab
About The Position
Radiolab, a pioneer of narrative nonfiction podcasting, is looking for an Assistant Producer to join our team. The Assistant Producer at Radiolab will support the show’s overall production logistics. We’re seeking an ambitious, deep-thinking, deep-feeling entry-level journalist who is obsessed with helping us put together the pieces that make great stories. This person will work closely with the Radiolab production team to facilitate the weekly delivery of episode releases across podcast, broadcast, and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will be willing to work hard and pitch in on all aspects of the production process, no matter how small. The Assistant Producer, Radiolab supports shows’ broadcasts, reruns, and promotional operations. This producer supports weekly syndication production and delivery, produces fundraising promos and spots, assembles the weekly newsletter, and assists in rerun production. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented producer who enjoys both the creative and logistical sides of audio storytelling.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in audio production, broadcast operations, or podcasting.
- Proficiency in ProTools or comparable editing software.
- Experience with booking, pre-interviewing, tape cutting, and host collaboration
- Top-notch organizational skills, attention to detail, deadlines, and time-management
- Familiarity with broadcast formatting, promo production, and fundraising campaigns.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for both science-driven storytelling and creative problem-solving.
- An independent work ethic combined with a love for and patience with the collaborative process
Responsibilities
- Assist in production, format, delivery and quality control of Radiolab broadcast and syndication episodes for distribution
- Produce Radiolab fundraising spots and sponsorship messages.
- Produce weekly newsletters for Radiolab and Terrestrials
- Assist with social media posts across platforms, coordinating copy and visual assets
- Manage the Radiolab and Terrestrials email inboxes
- Assist with music licensing, rights tracking, and production documentation as needed.
- Maintain organized archives of broadcast, rerun, and campaign materials.
- Support new episode production with studio bookings and cutting selects, as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
