Temporary Associate Producer I,

This is a Full Time Job

Temporary Associate Producer I, (Podcasts)

Position Summary:

Marketplace seeks a temporary Associate Producer to help support our podcast department as we work on a series of exciting projects through the end of the year.

We’re looking for an Associate Producer with at least three years of journalism experience, including audio production, research and booking experience. This position will primarily be responsible for supporting the Supervising Producer in creating a station special and other projects related to podcast production. They will also help support our existing podcast teams along with other duties as assigned. Our candidate should be well organized and detail-oriented and able to thrive working in a small, collaborative, supportive team-environment, while working on multiple projects.

This is a temporary position running from August - November, 2024

Expected Hourly Range: $31.25 - 38.53 Exact salary will be determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

Position Responsibilities:
• Support Supervising Producer in producing an hour-long station special
• Contribute story and episode ideas, researching, booking and pre-interviewing guests, and writing, as assigned
• Participate in group edits, and use feedback to edit interviews, pieces, and episodes
• Contribute to hands-on production work like cutting and editing audio, laying up audio projects, pulling copy, maintaining archives and records, and scheduling host and/or studio time
• Write, produce, and edit within required deadlines
• Identify and cut for the best interview and tape moments
• Research topics and fact check stories;
• Write scripts and prepares stories and episodes for final mix, or adapt episodes for other platforms, including social, digital, or broadcast
• Write and create webpages, QC and publish audio
• Assist other Marketplace podcasts, as assigned
• Help coordinate special projects, as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• 3 years of relevant work experience in audio or radio
• Experience editing digital audio
• Experience working on a show or podcast, preferably national

Required Skills
, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Ability to quickly write and edit compelling content for a variety of platforms
• Ability to prioritize among competing tasks
• High editorial and audio standards
• Production experience in digital audio or radio
• Resourcefulness and ability to problem-solve
• Independence, positive attitude, initiative and excellent judgment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Interest and ability to pitch in where needed and take on new duties as assigned

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

APMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 wks./per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Holiday Pay (10 holidays 2 floating holidays each year), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.

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.