MVJ is seeking a volunteer podcast producer/editor to oversee the production process of our Sword and Pen podcast. The ideal candidate will have interest and some degree of experience in news research, production management, audio editing, and script-writing for a podcast format. This role will be supervised by the Partnerships Director to support partnership and program promotions, receive prior approval for episode content, and set appropriate schedules for publication and promotion. They will work closely with the Podcast Host to provide audio content for each episode.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and plan podcast interviews with input from the Podcast Host.
- Manage scheduling interviewees, recording, editing, and episode publication.
- Update and maintain the podcast’s creative vision.
- Offer a helping hand to the host during creation and production.
- Examine content pitches from the podcast host and MVJ team members.
- Research MVJ members and/or influential military veterans in the journalism field to find interviewees.
- Analyze statistics and report on episode performance at monthly team meetings.
- Monitor, assess, and provide recommendations to improve the podcast channel’s performance.
- Meet podcast deadlines as set with Podcast Host and Partnerships Director.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficiency with audio editing software, such as Premiere or Audacity
- Highly organized self-starter with excellent copywriting and communication skills
- Experience in podcast production and ability to develop engaging podcast content
- Experience in scriptwriting and research
- Knowledge of Spotify podcasting platform and environment
- Strategic knowledge in marketing and engagement & creativity in digital storytelling
- Good decision-making, outreach and relationship-building skills
Honorarium: $100/episode
Apply below!
MVJ is seeking a new host to be the voice of our Sword and Pen podcast. The ideal candidate will have interest in spotlighting a military veteran journalist audience and some degree of experience in news research and interview procedure and etiquette. This role will work alongside the Podcast Producer/Editor to support partnership and program promotions, receive editorial oversight and feedback, and set appropriate schedules for recording.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the planning of each episode, record content and conduct podcast interviews, using prepared questions and other material from the producer/editor.
- Assist with maintaining the podcast’s creative vision.
- Offer a helping hand to the producer/editor during production, as needed.
- Present content pitches to the podcast producer/editor and MVJ team members, as needed.
- Assess audience engagement and provide recommendations to improve the podcast channel’s performance.
- Meet podcast recording deadlines.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Team player with good attitude and commitment and excellent communication skills
- Experience in hosting podcasts or other auditory media and with conducting interviews
- Basic to advanced knowledge of recording equipment and software
- Experience in research and engagement analysis
- Good decision-making and relationship-building skills
Honorarium: $100/episode
Apply below!
