Sociology Department Podcast Producer/Editor/Sound Tech Work Study

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Department: Sociology, Africana and Gender Sexuality Women's Studies
Location: Lippman and Schaffer Library

Supervisor: Deidre Hill Butler

Hours/Shifts Available: Days

Rate of Pay: $9.70/hr

Number of Positions available: 2

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist with scheduling and organizing podcast recording sessions

• Prepare recording spaces, equipment, and materials before each session

• Support guest communication, reminders, and recording logistics

• Help manage audio files, transcripts, episode notes, and production folders

• Assist with basic audio editing, uploading, and episode distribution

• Create draft episode descriptions, titles, and promotional materials

• Track production timelines, deadlines, and publishing schedules

• Help maintain podcast records, contact lists, and media archives

• Support social media and campus promotion for released episodes

• Work collaboratively with faculty, student producers, and invited guests

Qualifications:

• Interest in media, podcast production, communications, or digital storytelling

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Comfort learning basic recording and editing tools

• Good communication and collaboration skills

• Attention to detail with files, schedules, and deadlines

• Ability to work independently after the training period

Location: Schenectady, NY

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