Location Washington, DC, United States
Business National Geographic
Date posted Feb. 07, 2020
JOB DESCRIPTION
We're seeking an experienced audio producer who can make captivating, original content for our award-winning, flagship podcast, Overheard at National Geographic. The producer will work closely with a Senior Editor, Senior Producer,and the show's Hosts to develop and write episodes. He or she must have be able to make complex ideas understandable and approachable. He/she should be creative, curious, driven, and a rigorous journalist.
Responsibilities:
Develop narrative arcs for sort-form, weekly podcast; works closely with Senior Producer and Senior Editor to develop episodes. Episodes of Overheard at Nat Geo.
Participate in all stages of the production process, including research, reporting, pitching, interviewing, cutting tape, scripting, editing, and mixing. Episodes of Overheard at Nat Geo.
Researches story ideas; books guests for engaging and informative interviews. Episodes of Overheard at Nat Geo.
Develops and coaches host and contributor talent; expertly directs in-studio recordings. Episodes of Overheard at Nat Geo.
Collaborates on Live Episodes of Overheard at National Geographic, taped in front of a live audience. Live Episodes of the show for NGLive at HQ, Disney's Animal Kingdom and Epcot Center.
Requirements:
At least 4 years experience producing radio/podcasts.
BA or equivalent.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Excellent skills in ProTools audio editing software.
Strong research and journalism skills; experience transforming complex ideas into engaging storytelling; experience reporting science, environment, and social science stories; journalism ethics.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We're seeking an experienced audio producer who can make captivating, original content for our award-winning, flagship podcast, Overheard at National Geographic. The producer will work closely with a Senior Editor, Senior Producer,and the show's Hosts to develop and write episodes. He or she must have be able to make complex ideas understandable and approachable. He/she should be creative, curious, driven, and a rigorous journalist.
Responsibilities:
Develop narrative arcs for sort-form, weekly podcast; works closely with Senior Producer and Senior Editor to develop episodes. Episodes of Overheard at Nat Geo.
Participate in all stages of the production process, including research, reporting, pitching, interviewing, cutting tape, scripting, editing, and mixing. Episodes of Overheard at Nat Geo.
Researches story ideas; books guests for engaging and informative interviews. Episodes of Overheard at Nat Geo.
Develops and coaches host and contributor talent; expertly directs in-studio recordings. Episodes of Overheard at Nat Geo.
Collaborates on Live Episodes of Overheard at National Geographic, taped in front of a live audience. Live Episodes of the show for NGLive at HQ, Disney's Animal Kingdom and Epcot Center.
Requirements:
At least 4 years experience producing radio/podcasts.
BA or equivalent.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Excellent skills in ProTools audio editing software.
Strong research and journalism skills; experience transforming complex ideas into engaging storytelling; experience reporting science, environment, and social science stories; journalism ethics.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
