News Podcast Editor and Producer

Job highlights
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Qualifications
We’re looking for an adaptable and reliable person, ignited by curiosity and interested in daily news
You have an understanding of tactical approaches to help guide and edit podcasts and other audio content that serves audiences of diverse backgrounds and interests
You should have a passion for producing stories that reflect what’s happening locally
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience with podcast or broadcast editing, mixing and scripting
Experience as a reporter or working in a newsroom, including working on daily news,
Demonstrated strong writing skills, particularly writing for listeners (rather than readers)
Experience generating story ideas that speak to varied, real, human experiences
Experience earning trust and reporting on issues impacting underserved communities
Experience with working collaboratively in a digital environment, meeting deadlines, and switching between tasks as necessary
Experience working in an environment where priorities and roles will shift, sometimes on a daily basis
A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required as this role needs access to reliable transportation to respond with urgency to news events
Newsroom vehicles will sometimes be available for your use
High School or GED degree required
Relevant Associates or Bachelors degree may replace some of the years of experience required
Benefits
Colorado Public Radio is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our culture of caring
Our employees have access to: 100 percent employer paid individual health, dental, life, and disability coverage; an outstanding paid family medical leave policy plus paid holidays and a very generous sick, vacation, and personal time off plan; voluntary offerings such as vision; a retirement plan with no waiting or vesting periods; flexible schedules; engagement and development opportunities; and a casual atmosphere
Starting Pay: based on education and experience
Responsibilities
The News Podcast Editor/Producer will play a crucial part of our daily news operation by editing on-demand audio, including podcasts, documentaries and stories that will air on CPR News
You will be essential to expanding CPR coverage to a growing and critical audience segment
In this role, you will primarily edit and produce episodes of the daily news podcast along with other team members
You will also have the chance to work on longform audio projects
You will work across all services to ensure the most effective and impactful content is delivered, helping shape a new creative endeavor for CPR News and delivering critical local news across a variety of platforms
This position will work odd hours: The standard working hours will be approximately 12-8pm on weekdays
You’re committed to inclusivity and belonging in guiding how you edit and provide feedback to others on audio projects
The clips should demonstrate your ability to convey reporting or journalistic work through audio and your attention to the sound of a finished product
Job description
Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is seeking a News Podcast Editor/Producer.

About the Position:

The News Podcast Editor/Producer will play a crucial part of our daily news operation by editing on-demand audio, including podcasts, documentaries and stories that will air on CPR News. You will be essential to expanding CPR coverage to a growing and critical audience segment. In this role, you will primarily edit and produce episodes of the daily news podcast along with other team members. You will also have the chance to work on longform audio projects. You will work across all services to ensure the most effective and impactful content is delivered, helping shape a new creative endeavor for CPR News and delivering critical local news across a variety of platforms.

This position will work odd hours: The standard working hours will be approximately 12-8pm on weekdays. Also, this is not a remote position. The position is based at CPR’s downtown office and is required to be in office during at least part of your day. The position is usually Monday - Friday, but weekend hours are possible.

About You:

We’re looking for an adaptable and reliable person, ignited by curiosity and interested in daily news. You have an understanding of tactical approaches to help guide and edit podcasts and other audio content that serves audiences of diverse backgrounds and interests. You should have a passion for producing stories that reflect what’s happening locally. You’re committed to inclusivity and belonging in guiding how you edit and provide feedback to others on audio projects.

Minimum Qualifications:
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience with podcast or broadcast editing, mixing and scripting.
• Experience as a reporter or working in a newsroom, including working on daily news,.
• Demonstrated strong writing skills, particularly writing for listeners (rather than readers).
• Experience generating story ideas that speak to varied, real, human experiences.
• Experience earning trust and reporting on issues impacting underserved communities.
• Experience with working collaboratively in a digital environment, meeting deadlines, and switching between tasks as necessary.
• Experience working in an environment where priorities and roles will shift, sometimes on a daily basis.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required as this role needs access to reliable transportation to respond with urgency to news events. Newsroom vehicles will sometimes be available for your use.
• An interest in social media creation and the ability to build audiences through social media is preferred.

Education Equivalency:
• High School or GED degree required. Relevant Associates or Bachelors degree may replace some of the years of experience required.

Don't meet every single requirement? Research has shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Colorado Public Radio, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles with us.

Benefits:

Colorado Public Radio is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our culture of caring. Our employees have access to: 100 percent employer paid individual health, dental, life, and disability coverage; an outstanding paid family medical leave policy plus paid holidays and a very generous sick, vacation, and personal time off plan; voluntary offerings such as vision; a retirement plan with no waiting or vesting periods; flexible schedules; engagement and development opportunities; and a casual atmosphere.

Position Information:

Position Type: Full-time

Hiring Range: Grade 18 - $64,200 - $85,500

Structure Title: Senior Producer, Podcast

Starting Pay: based on education and experience.

Application Requirements:

Click here to apply (https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/MOPBC0031.careers?ApplyToJob=671234883) to apply. Please upload a resume and answer our application questions. If our team is interested in moving you on to next steps, our Senior Recruiter will be requesting 2 clips (each no more than 5 minutes a piece) of a story or episode you've produced or edited along with an explanation of what your role was for the clips provided. The clips should demonstrate your ability to convey reporting or journalistic work through audio and your attention to the sound of a finished product.

Application Deadline: open until filled

At Colorado Public Radio we are committed to cultivating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that helps us represent the voices of the communities within Colorado. We highly encourage candidates with unique contributions such as ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, nation of origin, age, language, veteran status, color, religion, disability and ****** orientation to apply to our openings. CPR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.