Podcast Correspondent and Producer

This is a Part Time Job

Position Summary:

The Correspondent/Producer is a part-time position, responsible for creating outstanding audio narrative, documentary research, reporting, and producing for MPR News/APM Reports podcasts and programs. This experienced journalist, with expert investigative and enterprise skills, will be focused on the successful execution of the podcast Sold a Story, the pillar of our national education-focused reporting. The Correspondent/Producer will develop sources, research and conduct reporting, additional fieldwork, studio production, digital content development across all channels and other adjacent activities of the project as assigned. The Correspondent/Producer will be a leader, collaborator, and mentor in revelatory reporting, maintaining the highest standards of journalism excellence.

This position sits in the collective bargaining agreement between MPR and Screen Actors Guild—American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (“SAG-AFTRA”).

Work Location: Hybrid, St. Paul, MN

Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Application Deadline: A preferred candidate has been identified for this role.

Position Responsibility:
• Initiate, research, write and produce documentaries, reporting, and content across all channels for the APM reports team
• Play a key role in developing and delivering series and episode storylines, in line with the project mission
• Serve as an editorial and production leader, resource and mentor
• Be a primary contributor to team meetings and activities.
• Conduct field production, logistics and recording
• Oversee studio production as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
• BA degree or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of broad experience in journalism, reporting and documentary production. Capacity to manage complex, long-term projects.
• Substantial experience in research and origination for in-depth projects.

Required Skills
, Knowledge and Abilities:
• National radio documentary production.
• Excellence in writing and story-telling in the longform style, across channels
• Ability to develop stories at the highest standard of excellence as measured by clarity, balance, creativity, originality, eloquence, audio elegance and compelling delivery.
• Developed individual style and originality in writing, marshalling of facts and engaging storytelling
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, even in complicated situations
• Ability to mentor and guide the work of others.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and to collaborate closely with other professionals.
• Deep commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards.
• Initiative and good judgment.
• Proven interviewing techniques
• Proven ability to operate remote and on-site recording equipment, edit audio and prepare mixes for editing.
• Ability to work with editors, reporters and producers to coordinate content and to produce special programming.
• Extensive research skills and a proven ability to develop high-level sources and gain access to institutions and individuals.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Reporting To This Position: None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to perform domestic and international travel as assigned.
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
• Required to move about in the community
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.