Description

**Description  Assistant Producer, Radiolab **
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 and help coordinate the co-hosts schedules and production needs. 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 not be responsible for pitching, reporting, or producing their own stories, but will work closely with the Radiolab production team to facilitate the weekly delivery of episode releases across podcast, broadcast, and digital platforms, and will support the co-hosts with scheduling, recordings, and other production coordination needs . The ideal candidate will be willing to work hard and pitch in on all aspects of the production process, no matter how small.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with Managing Producer to produce rerun and syndication episodes, and QC broadcast episodes on a weekly basis
Schedule recording sessions and produce all host reads and sponsorship spot
Partner with General Manager and hosts to organize the hosts’ calendar, schedule meetings, and book all tapings
Various administrative and production tasks, as needed, including cutting selects of tape, booking travel and processing expenses for hosts
Partner with the Executive Director to create social media and promotion strategy for the show. Manage social and promotion calendar for Radiolab’s engagement channels. Write and produce content for website, newsletter, social media, and other platforms
Support the host(s) on the show with research, pre-interviews, booking guests, preps, organizing tape, sending tape for transcription, cutting selects of tape, as needed
Locate archival tape/music as needed

Requirements

Key Qualifications:
Has 1-2 year experience in a media environment (internships and per diem gigs count! Broadcasting/podcasting is a plus).
Experience with linear editing software (ProTools, Logic, et cetera) is a plus.
Is super organized and gets stuff done.
Is willing to pitch in on all tasks in the production process, no matter how big or small.
Excellent communication skills -- both oral and written -- and a proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve in high pressure situations
Familiarity with social media best practices and optimization. 1-2 year experience creating content for social media platforms

How to apply

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Job Details

Posted on Sep 5

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Internship

Junior

$66K - $68K