Summer Intern - Podcast Production

Part Time Unpaid Internship
Responsible To: CEO of Zhive and Team Coordinator
Type of Role: Internship, Unpaid (5- 8 hours per week. Hours can be negotiated)
Duration: June 10, 2024 - August 9, 2024

Job Purpose
This position will shape Zhive's podcast in coordination with our guests, distribution and publishing, and episode planning. It will also be responsible for overseeing all production aspects for episodes and series.

Why Zhive?
The Zhive Network is a social community designed to mentor, educate, and connect emerging creators, leaders, and entrepreneurs through media.
Zhive is a media and talent incubator where we produce community and content. Our purpose is to inspire and educate creators, leaders, and entrepreneurs to reach their own unique maximum potential. We do this through our membership club, master classes, and mentorship.

Values
We strive to be a team that demonstrates a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. We believe in personal growth and encourage all levels of experience to apply.

Essential Functions
Research guests to determine the episode plan
Research current events to determine episode plan
Outline podcast episodes
Plan future episodes and themes for the season
Attend virtual meetings

Skills and Qualifications
Strong communication skills and ability to reply in a timely manner in a virtual setting
Creative thinking and brainstorming for content ideas
Ability to plan ahead and understand a content vision over an extended period of time
Coordinating with guests or interviewees, scheduling recording sessions, and providing necessary information or instructions
Creating episode outlines, scripts, or rundowns that outline the content, segments, and flow of each episode
Monitoring industry trends, current events, and emerging topics relevant to the podcast's niche.
Has availability to devote at least 5 hours per week
A high level of professional judgment to organize and manage multiple projects and priorities
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and delivering high-quality work
Strong organization across different software
Experience with Google Docs, Discord, Zoom, Notion, and Google Sheets is preferred

Though this position is unpaid, we can offer school credit when applicable. Zhive offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, grow both personally and professionally, collaborate with talented individuals, and be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering Gen Z voices.