Producer, Apm Studios
American Public Media Group
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Producer, APM Studios (Kids)
Who We Are:
The mission of American Public Media Group (APMG) is to enrich the mind and nourish the spirit, thereby enhancing the lives and expanding the perspectives of our audiences, and assisting them in strengthening their communities. We aspire to be the leader in creating trusted and meaningful listening experiences with and for curious people, and we seek to create a diverse, inclusive culture focused on growth and outcomes to serve our audiences.
APMG's primary operating divisions Minnesota Public Radio, Southern California Public Radio, and American Public Media offer multi-regional FM broadcast channels, website, mobile and social media channels, live events, national content creation, and distribution. Together, these divisions operate 49 public radio stations and 42 translators serving regional audiences in eight states from Minnesota, Michigan, and the Upper Midwest to Idaho and California; distribute a portfolio of more than twenty national programs reaching nearly 20MM listeners weekly through 1,000 radio stations; serve rapidly growing audiences on digital, social and mobile platforms; and produce an increasing and diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, mental health, water, early brain development, business, and investigative journalism.
Your Role:
Children LOVE stories, and the best ones help them learn about themselves and their world. APM Studios is searching for two producers to join its award-winning Kids team, to work on the science podcast, Brains On! and other shows in the children’s portfolio.
You love telling stories and breaking down complex topics in a way that makes sense for children (and their grown-ups!) You won’t talk down to kids, instead challenging yourself to be creative with words and sounds and facts.
As one of our producers, you’ll work well in a small team, be self-motivated, love finding needles in haystacks and get excited about audio storytelling in unique ways. You have experience reporting out stories, sourcing great guests and bringing the best out of them (no jargon here!) - and creatively bringing stories and subjects to life. Bringing kids high-quality, responsible and trustworthy information is something we take seriously – and you will too – even as we have fun!
Compensation Range: $29.22 - $36.53/per hour. The exact hourly rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, geographical differential, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.
Location: St. Paul, New York, Los Angeles, or remote (anywhere within the U.S.A.)
Application Deadline: Monday, October 3, 2022
Position Summary:
• Pitch and research story ideas
• Write and edit scripts; organize research materials
• Track show narration with hosts
• Find and schedule guests and conduct interviews for podcast.
• Work with subject matter experts to fact-check scripts.
• Develop new show segments.
• Coach and tape episodes with kid co-hosts and other contributors
• Write script segments and connective tissue
• Voice characters in episodes
• Oversee tapings for both technical and content issues
• Help produce field pieces and episodes, including web content and social media material.
• Record and produce underwriting spots.
• Write and produce promotional videos and newsletter copy as necessary.
• Work with educators and parents to recruit kid co-hosts.
• Participate in all creative aspects of the program and team.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of journalism, radio/podcast production, or similar experience.
Required Skills
, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• Experience in audio production and digital audio editing.
• Demonstrated interest in science
• Knowledge of audio editing software, preferably Pro Tools
• Strong research and interview skills
• Understanding of how to interpret and present data
• Knowledge of working with archive materials
• Experience working with children and educational subject matter
• Keen ear and ability to think creatively about audio
• Ability to write accurately and creatively
• Able to work independently, managing time, task load, and deadlines
• Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with podcasts and the children’s audio landscape
Preferred Skills
, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Storytelling skills and an understanding of scientific thinking.
• Experience producing video, esp. for YouTube and digital distribution platforms.
• Understanding of audience engagement
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 manage some work outside of standard office hours as needed.
• 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.
We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.