Producer, Untitled Pelosi Podcast Project

Title: Producer, Untitled Pelosi Podcast Project

Schedule Format - Location: Hybrid - San Francisco

Pay Information: $93,000 to $106754

Position Summary: 

This position requires an experienced audio producer who has knowledge of and interest in the subject matter of the show, and is capable of shaping pitches, framing episodes, coordinating and producing tapings, writing scripts for audio, cutting tape, producing mixes, and scoring audio. 

The producer will work closely with the rest of the show team and should have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on a team bringing ideas, aiding and fostering collective vision, supporting the host, working with engineers, and contributing to a respectful and constructive work environment. 

KQED envisions a public media organization with a culture that centers on human dignity, equity, and belonging. This will enable us to better serve and reflect the Bay Area through diverse and inclusive storytelling. 

We value the contributions of marginalized people in society — including Black, Indigenous, and all people of color,  people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people — and we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, and we strongly encourage members of these communities to apply.

KQED Code of Ethics  https://www.kqed.org/about/code-ethics

The mission that drives us:

KQED provide citizens of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media.   We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone and engage audiences to share their stories. We help students and teachers thrive in 21st-century classrooms, and take people of all ages on journeys of exploration- exposing them to new people, places and ideas.

The successful candidate will be required to join The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). 

Essential Functions:

• Contribute ideas for episodes and potential sources to the host and team
• Book and pre-interview guests/sources
• Support host with interview prep and in-studio direction and production where needed
• Record, log and edit audio/tape for episodes 
• Assemble a mix or structure for a story/episode in a multitrack audio editor
• Develop sound design and scoring elements to enhance the storytelling
• Help conceptualize and frame episodes and interviews 
• Contribute to research as needed
• Produce or assist with producing promotional content for the show
• Contribute to social media or other digital content as needed
• Assist with live or virtual events as needed
• Stay informed and assist where needed with show promotion and marketing, audience analytics

Knowledge/Experience Required:

• At least two years of experience as an audio producer, reporter, or similar role, especially in narrative and/or documentary format
• Strong interest and/or expertise in subject matter of the show: Nancy Pelosi’s political history and legacy, California and federal politics, history of women in politics
• Proficiency or mastery in Pro Tools, Adobe Audition or similar audio editing software program
• Strong audio editing and studio recording/directing skills
• Experience writing and editing/giving feedback on audio treatments, prep documents and scripts, especially in narrative and/or documentary format
• Excellent collaborator, knows how to work on a collective vision and support the team, including giving and receiving feedback
• Ability to prioritize and manage working on multiple episodes at once while meeting deadlines and communicating clearly with rest of the team
• Strong understanding of journalistic principles, ethics and standards
• Strong writing and research skills
• Ability to interview and communicate with a variety of individuals

Knowledge/Experience Desired

• Experience with reporting or research on politics, political history, California history, women's political history
• Experience and proficiency in video editing, especially Premiere
• Experience working in a demographically and racially diverse environment is strongly desired
• Proficiency and strong interest in engaging listeners via social media or other digital platforms
• Experience writing and publishing stories for the web and social media

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of this organization.