American Public Media Group · 1 day ago
LAist Podcast Editor - On Call (Temporary)
Pasadena, CA
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$42/hr - $100/hr
7+ years expAmerican Public Media Group's LAist is a public media network dedicated to serving Southern California. They are seeking a temporary, on-call Podcast Editor to support the production and editorial work for the 'Inheriting' podcast, focusing on Asian American and Pacific Islander history.
Media and Entertainment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work closely with a full team of professionals to help shape the long-form narrative and focus and episodes of Inheriting Season 2
Edit scripts and rough mixes on both a big picture and a line-by-line basis, ensuring that the podcast is captivating, innovative and enlightening for audiences
Have knowledge of soup-to-nuts editing and production tasks, including identifying and interviewing sources, booking, prepping hosts, writing scripts, researching, fact-checking, processing tape and making it sing, and managing talent
Help to facilitate group edits and liaison with host after each edits to ensure proper revisions of episode scripts
As needed: Research ideas for Inheriting, as well as write and edit podcast content (e.g. episode scripts)
Ensure alignment with LAist’s editorial ethics and standards and mission
Collaborate with LAist’s Inheriting podcast team, including audio engineer, host, and producers on a daily basis
Communicate constantly and clearly with other members of the newsroom as needed
Work with other stakeholders within the organization to ensure that our content will have audience and sponsor appeal
Juggle multiple deadlines and responsibilities, in coordination with the senior producer
Work with the senior producer and digital staff to determine and edit content for the website and social media as needed. This includes potentially editing video scripts or episodes
Help to foster a creative and productive work environment
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent work experience
7-10 + years' total work experience, including one year experience managing the work of other journalists
Experience with audio writing, interviewing, and editing
Experience working collaboratively with creative and editorial talent
Experience with research, reporting, interviewing, storytelling, audio editing and sound design
Well-established depth of reporting skills; and an understanding of the need for interpretative reporting on often complex and many-layered issues
Superior abilities in creating story ideas, writing, editing, producing and reporting
Superior abilities in structuring stories and delivering high impact narratives
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to accept feedback and criticism
Demonstrated ability to work within a team
Excellent writing skills
Creative field and studio production skills
Excellent interpersonal communications skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently
Access to computer with digital audio editing equipment
Understanding of journalism ethics and standards
A track record of developing content that draws on diverse perspectives
Top-notch organizational skills, attention to detail, deadlines and time-management
Excellent communication skills, written and spoken
Ability to multitask
An independent work ethic combined with a love for and patience with the collaborative process
Ability to produce programs that meet SCPR standards
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
Experience editing podcasts for national audiences
Experience using Adobe Audition, ProTools, or other audio editing software
Familiarity with the first season of Inheriting
Company
American Public Media Group
American Public Media Group (APMG) works to create the future of public media by amplifying voices to inform, include, and inspire.
Founded in 1967Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-10-24Acquired
Leadership Team
Jean Taylor
President and CEO
Nick Kereakos
CTO / SVP
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