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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Identify, research, and shape the podcast—helping the Executive Producer and Hosts decide on topics and guests.
- Find, vet, and book guests, conduct research and pre-interviews, and write scripts--with an eye towards creating smart, fun, digestible, accessible shows that help listeners feel more connected to DC.
- Coordinate with Executive Editor, Managing Editors and Executive Producer to translate articles and reporting produced by our reporters into compelling podcast episodes.
- Record and edit episodes, injecting style and distinctive flair into each day’s episode via your discerning use of good tape.
- Cover for the Executive Producer when they’re unavailable, ensuring seamless operations and captivating content.
- Occasional work with the Hosts and Audience Development Manager to create daily social media content.
- Contribute regularly on-mic, bringing your personality, local passion, and expertise to the show.
- Contribute to an inclusive, kind, supportive work environment that enables you and your team to do your best work.
- Manage podcast ad production. Write and produce audio for weekly podcast ads, in line with City Cast voice
Requirements
What you’ll need- Deep passion and curiosity for D.C.
- Proven ability to identify and build compelling stories, with a knack for pinpointing good “talkers” to bring those stories to life.
- Experience producing interviews from soup to nuts--from identifying the right guests and pre-interviewing, to flagging the most valuable tape and editing it into a compelling story.
- Excellent audio editing skills, with the ability to quickly identify the most compelling elements of a recorded interview, edit those elements into a clear narrative, and mix audio.
- Experience making challenging editorial decisions in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong communications skills, with a knack for writing scripts that sound natural and conversational.
- Experience with Descript and Riverside or the willingness to learn.
- Confident on-mic presence with the ability to prep and contribute meaningfully to podcast conversations.
- Highly organized, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience making and editing video for social is a plus.
- To be considered for this role, you must currently reside in the DC metro area, or be willing to move there within three months.
Benefits
Comp & perks- The Producer will report to the Executive Producer, City Cast D.C.
- This position is full-time, with excellent benefits.
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Hard Skills & Tools
Audio Editing SkillsScriptwritingInterview ProductionStory DevelopmentVideo Editing
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationHighly OrganizedConfident On-Mic Presence