LAist Podcast Producer, On-Call (Temporary)

American Public Media Group • Pasadena, CA

7d • $37 - $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

Who We Are: LAist is a member-supported public media network whose mission is to strengthen the civic and cultural bonds that unite Southern California's diverse communities by providing the highest quality news and information service on air at LAist 89.3, online at LAist.com and through LAist Live Programming & Events. Since our founding in 1999, LAist has been a fast growing, innovative, multi-platform public service newsroom. Every day, our staff helps audiences catch up on the latest headlines, solve the complexities of life in Southern California, and connect curious communities to one another. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent work 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience producing long-form podcasts for national audiences.
• Familiarity with the first season of Reporting to This Position: None

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level