Associate Podcast Producer, Multimedia (Term-Limited)

ACLU - National Office•New York, NY

4d•$99,493•Hybrid

About The Position

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Associate Podcast Producer in the Marketing & Communications Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. This is a two-year term-limited position. The ACLU Marketing & Communications Department creates, maintains, and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences, to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights, and illustrate the value and impact of the ACLU’s work. Through our messaging, engagement with newsmakers, our written and social content, branding, and visual identity, we encourage support for the ACLU and help to create a more perfect union. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience, and a demonstrated track record of success in audio or video production or post production
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills; strong attention to detail, ability to write and deliver work product under deadlines, and commitment to high quality standards
Experience handling multiple video and audio formats
Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines
Must be self-motivated, demonstrate grace under pressure and possess the ability to work well both independently as well as within a team

Responsibilities

Assist in producing the ACLU’s flagship podcast, “Let the Record Show”. This includes assisting with episode development, pre-production research, studio booking, guest coordination and scheduling, transcription, and copy editing.
Work closely with the full podcast team including the podcast hosts, third-party production companies, fact checkers, and the podcast video editor.
Conduct in-depth research on episode topics, guests, and relevant policy, legal, or cultural developments to inform editorial direction
Contribute to ideation meetings, pitching timely and strategic episode concepts aligned with organizational priorities and advocacy goals
Draft episode outlines, briefing documents, and prep materials for hosts and guests, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and narrative flow
Coordinate studio bookings and manage production calendars to ensure efficient scheduling and resource allocation
Lead guest outreach and scheduling, including drafting invitations, coordinating availability, and preparing guests for recording sessions
Assist with drafting promotional copy, teaser scripts, audiograms, and newsletter blurbs to support episode launches
Participate in recording sessions (virtual and in-studio), supporting hosts and guests to ensure smooth, professional tapings
Monitor recording quality in collaboration with audio engineers, flagging retakes or clarifications as needed
Take detailed production notes during tapings to support editing, fact-checking, and post-production workflows
Assist with live event recordings and special projects as needed.
Copy edit transcripts for clarity, accuracy, tone, and accessibility
Prepare show notes, including episode summaries, guest bios, key resources, and relevant links
Identify and log timecodes, bookmarks, and pull quotes to support publishing, promotion, and audience engagement
Help log and archive audio files, transcripts, and related assets in the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system following established metadata and tagging best practices
Track and analyze podcast performance metrics (downloads, listener engagement, retention), identifying insights to improve reach and impact
Monitor trends and emerging practices in podcast production and audio storytelling, recommending innovative approaches and format improvements
Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

Benefits

Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

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