Associate Podcast Producer, Louder Than A Riot

Job Description

OVERVIEW

NPR Music's Louder Than A Riot is a seasonal hip-hop podcast that prides itself on reframing hot-button issues in completely new ways. Louder Than A Riot is hosted by two dynamic, decisive, Black music journalists who between them have more than 20 years of experience covering the world of hip-hop. In Season 2 of the show, Rodney Carmichael and Sidney Madden will continue to investigate hip-hop and the power of American institutions from all angles - the power the music industry wields over artists, the power of institutional forces that marginalize communities of color, and the power dynamics deep-rooted in the rap game. Now, we are looking for someone to help us grow and think about new directions for the show.

About You: You're a knowledgeable hip-hop head who follows the moves of the industry and the culture. You think about Black music's cultural capital, and are always asking questions about its place in the world and its larger social impact. You are also a creative producer with new ideas about audio. You can cut audio, write, produce, and do it all quickly. You're experienced in narrative production and ready to be the associate producer on a show with terrific hosts and colleagues. You're excited about making something new.

This is a short-term assignment, with the minimum term running from October 1, 2021 through June 1 2022. This job is remote, but you must be willing to travel 30% for field reporting and interviewing.

This is a fully remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Producer works on all aspects of show production as needed: supports the hosts, staff and other contributors to the program; assists in executing and developing editorial vision for the season; generates story and interview ideas; edits audio; advances production on episodes; conducts research and assists in arranging interviews; prepares research material and provides mentorship for more junior producers. Advancing and coordinating production on the season's episodes is an integral part of this work, and the Associate Producer will be expected to manage workflows and meet deadlines while maintaining NPR's high journalistic standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing skills, and demonstrate experience working in ProTools and on narrative projects.
• Plans and assists with reporting episodes and long-term projects, sometimes on tight deadlines
• Coordinates content delivery to, or acquisition from, third parties (such as freelancers, Member
• stations and other outside contributors)
• Conceptualizes and executes editorially sophisticated and creative pitches and stories, with
occasional supervision and revision
• Develops judgement on best formats and/or platforms for different stories, with supervision
• Edits copy, interactive material and multimedia content
• Demonstrates responsibility for digital strategy; plans and conceives with greater independence and minimal supervision
• Creates and maintains team workflow processes, with supervision
• Thinks strategically about audience development and execute the strategy
• Participates in sound gathering and audio production for podcast and other NPR broadcast platforms, attaining expertise as needed
• Cut interviews, lay-up and mix audio, score episodes
• Coordinates and book guest interviews
• Conducts research and basic data analysis
• Performs other duties as assigned. Meeting deadlines is important.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

REQUIRED SKILLS
• Minimum of 3 years experience in audio storytelling, preferably in narrative
• Proficient at mixing more complex pieces or episodes with greater speed and fewer revisions
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Ability to edit audio in ProTools
• Ability to meet a tight deadline and balance multiple assignments at once
• Demonstrated writing ability
• Demonstrated experience in conducting research and finding and interviewing sources
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts
• Familiarity with a range of subject areas, including hip-hop and the culture
• Proven ability to consistently work well with others, demonstrating, at all times, respect for the diverse constituencies at NPR and within the public radio system

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
• Critical Thinking
• Building Stakeholder Relationships
• Resilience
• Managing Complexity

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d87kvq-18-222-115-120-42 in your application.