ACS
1155 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20036, USA
ACS Productions is searching for an experienced podcast producer who is passionate about science communication to assist in producing its podcasts, including Tiny Matters, as well as aid in the development of new projects. The candidate will manage the technical production, help manage the editorial calendar, conduct research, and write scripts.
Here is what they will be doing:
- Assist with podcast projects (Tiny Matters and others that may arise) from concept through completion, including production management, script development, recording, interviewing, fact-checking, editing, and distributing the podcast(s) online. Content should engage, educate, and entertain audiences.
- Market and promote ACS Podcasts, by creating social media copy and establishing productive working relationships with internal and external colleagues, including other science podcasts.
- Define tasks and deadlines for projects with a medium level of complexity; hold freelancers accountable for delivering on time.
- Show initiative to explore, learn, and apply new methods to projects. Assist in other projects for ACS Productions as needed.
Required Skills
- Highly proficient in Adobe Audition or a similar software
- Demonstrated expertise with the podcast production process, including writing scripts and conducting both in person and remote interviews.
- Experience with publishing process and using analytics to track performance and growth
- An understanding of the podcast market and a curiosity and interest in science.
- Experience with recording and being on mic preferred
- Strategic thinker with an adaptable mindset, uses independent judgment, based on organizational policies, practices, goals, and objectives when collaborating with co-producers to produce effective, impactful products.
This role is based in our Washington, DC office. Employees work a hybrid schedule, consisting of working onsite two days per work week, as decided by functional area. The balance of the week is open to working remotely, though employees are always welcome onsite each day if they choose. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $75,000-$80,000 per year.
ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location.
Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.
Qualifications
Required:
- 2 plus years’ experience with podcast production
- Experience with researching complex scientific topics and writing about them for audio.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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