Short Waveis NPR's science podcast. Four times a week, we give listeners a better understanding of the science around them in under 15 minutes. We might do it through an engaging conversation, a sound-rich story or a fun explainer off the news. We also aspire to reach new and underrepresented groups, by making science accessible and relevant.
We're looking for a skilled producer to join theShort Waveteam to join the team from August 12, 2024 to January 10, 2025. An ideal candidate is someone who is detail-oriented, creative, curious, open to learning, and ready to jump right in. The work includes researching, booking, scripting, and fully producing podcast episodes with pace, accuracy and delight. A science background (and a sense of humor) is a plus.
This is a union represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement withSAG-AFTRA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Independently plans, edits, reports, and produces episodes with minimal supervision
Demonstrates critical thinking and sound editorial judgment in pitching and producing episodes
Highly skilled and efficient at scoring and mixing, often producing two episodes per week.
Writes scripts, episode descriptions and digital pages with minimal supervision
Fully manages all technical aspects of production
Collaborates effectively with NPR Science and Climate Desk reporters
Assists showrunner with editorial calendars
Reassesses and changes team workflow as needed, with minimal supervision
Assists showrunner in planning and coordinating team meetings -- such as agendas, show processes or workflow management
Subject matter expertise
Actively contributes to all team meetings and
Actively participates in ensuring that all materials aired meet NPR program standards and practices, including standards of fairness, objectivity and balance
Performs other duties as assigned
The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
At least 5 years audio editing and production experience
At least 5 years experience researching and writing for audio: broadcast and/or podcast
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, under stringent deadlines and changing conditions; ability to prioritize, anticipate and communicate effectively
Excellent research and written/verbal communication skills
A passion for science
Ability to effectively collaborate with others, demonstrating, at all times, respect for the diverse constituencies at NPR and beyond
Ability to work independently and also work well as part of a team
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Highly supportive of cultivating and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
PREFERRED SKILLS
Experience in audio production
Knowledge or background in science
WORK LOCATION
Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. Some aspects of this role include duties that are better performed at an NPR facility. The employee will be required to be onsite at an NPR workspace at least 10 days a year. The employee must also reside in an NPR supported location based on the number of onsite days they choose.
JOB TYPE
This is a temporary (5-month) full time position.
COMPENSATION
Hourly Rate: The U.S. based anticipated hourly rate for this opportunity is $46.88 per hour. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum hourly rate NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.
Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR's benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.
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