Researcher/Associate Producer
Detour
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 8/30/2016 12:51:00 AM PST
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Detour, a SF/LA-based tech start-up that produces high-quality location-based travel experiences, is looking for individuals with strong research skills, good storytelling instincts, and a passion for exploration and travel to join our LA-based Content Team. The Researcher/Associate Producer will support our Producers in developing and producing a large amount of experiential/audio content for cities in North America.
Detour's audio experiences are aimed at hip travelers who are looking to explore the hidden gems and unknown stories in cities around the world. Our users love ''This American Life,'' Vice, and HBO. We are NOT a travel guide with facts. Detour's immersive experiences have strong narrative arcs, cinematic scoring, and make the locations characters in the stories.
The Researcher/Associate Producer will be responsible for:
-Supporting the Producer in generating and researching, story ideas for assigned cities..
-Gathering contact info for potential leads and occasionally making initial outreach contact.
-Fact-checking accuracy of scripts and information included in ''Explore'' section of tours.
-Supporting Producers in securing, organizing, managing and uploading digital assets for Detour's ''Explore'' section related to tour including stills, info on operating hours, etc.
- Publishing material to the Detour platform to accompany the tours including photos, descriptions, etc.
Minimum Requirements:
-Degree in entertainment (TV, film, podcasting, radio) or other relevant field (History, Journalism, Urban Studies/Planning, Sociology, Hospitality, etc) with a minimum of 1 year experience preferred.
-Excellent research skills and knack for tracking down hard to find answers and information.
-Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively since this position requires working on multiple projects simultaneously.
-Ability to brainstorm and contribute to the development of story ideas, as well as
strong communication skills and comfort with talking to a wide range of people from all walks of life.
-Self-Starter with the ability to work well both in a team setting and autonomously.
-Tech-savvy and a quick study of emerging platforms for production.
-Passion for travel and storytelling.
Additional Info:
-Start date is late August and the project will run through approximately May, 2017.
- This is a full-time position based out of our offices in Studio CIty, CA