LAist Podcast Editor - Temporary

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Who We Are:

LAist is a member-supported public media network whose mission is to strengthen the civic and cultural bonds that unite Southern California's diverse communities by providing the highest quality news and information service on air at LAist 89.3, online at LAist.com and through LAist Live Programming & Events. Since our founding in 1999, LAist has been a fast growing, innovative, multi-platform public service newsroom. Every day, our staff helps audiences catch up on the latest headlines, solve the complexities of life in Southern California, and connect curious communities to one another.

Position Summary:

LAist is looking for a temporary editor to support the on-demand team with the production and editorial work on Inheriting: Season 2. Inheriting is LAist’s Asian American and Pacific Islander history podcast. The right candidate is ambitious, strategic and collaborative. You are as passionate about storytelling and making unforgettable audio as you are in elevating the work of others.

You will wear many hats: editor, writer and coach. You will work with the host/reporter, senior producer, executive producer, and producers – some new to long-form journalism.

What you should possess: several years' experience in long-form storytelling and an excellent ear for sound; excellent editorial judgment; a wealth of ideas; the ability to wrangle talent; a competitive and nimble spirit, who is comfortable experimenting and pivoting when needed; a love for writing and structure and an appreciation for the art of editing and being edited. You are also good at giving feedback and receiving it. We are especially interested in candidates with some knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander history and/or immigration history.

This is a temporary, part-time role, estimated to be 15 - 20 hours per week. The position is fully remote or hybrid, requiring strong self-management of time and communication with LAist’s Inheriting team.

Expected Compensation Range: $42 - $100 per hour, not to exceed the posted range. The exact hourly rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Location: Remote or Hybrid

Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work closely with a full team of professionals to help shape the long-form narrative and focus and episodes of Inheriting Season 2.
• Edit scripts and rough mixes on both a big picture and a line-by-line basis, ensuring that the podcast is captivating, innovative and enlightening for audiences. Have knowledge of soup-to-nuts editing and production tasks, including identifying and interviewing sources, booking, prepping hosts, writing scripts, researching, fact-checking, processing tape and making it sing, and managing talent. Help to facilitate group edits and liaison with host after each edits to ensure proper revisions of episode scripts. As needed: Research ideas for Inheriting, as well as write and edit podcast content (e.g. episode scripts)
• Ensure alignment with LAist’s editorial ethics and standards and mission.
• Collaborate with LAist’s Inheriting podcast team, including audio engineer, host, and producers on a daily basis. Communicate constantly and clearly with other members of the newsroom as needed. Work with other stakeholders within the organization to ensure that our content will have audience and sponsor appeal. Juggle multiple deadlines and responsibilities, in coordination with the senior producer.
• Work with the senior producer and digital staff to determine and edit content for the website and social media as needed. This includes potentially editing video scripts or episodes.
• Help to foster a creative and productive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent work experience.
• 7-10 + years’ total work experience, including one year experience managing the work of other journalists.
• Experience with audio writing, interviewing, and editing.
• Experience working collaboratively with creative and editorial talent.
• Experience with research, reporting, interviewing, storytelling, audio editing and sound design.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Well-established depth of reporting skills; and an understanding of the need for interpretative reporting on often complex and many-layered issues
• Superior abilities in creating story ideas, writing, editing, producing and reporting.
• Superior abilities in structuring stories and delivering high impact narratives.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to accept feedback and criticism.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Creative field and studio production skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Access to computer with digital audio editing equipment.
• Understanding of journalism ethics and standards.
• A track record of developing content that draws on diverse perspectives.
• Top-notch organizational skills, attention to detail, deadlines and time-management.
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
• Ability to multitask.
• An independent work ethic combined with a love for and patience with the collaborative process.
• Ability to produce programs that meet SCPR standards.
• Ability to evaluate content/quality/sound and act decisively with sound judgment.
• Knowledge of new media applications for digital distribution, audience engagement and community networking.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience editing podcasts for national audiences.
• Experience using Adobe Audition, ProTools, or other audio editing software
• Familiarity with the first season of Inheriting.

Reporting to This Position: None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Physical Demands: Required to move about in an office environment Reach with hands and arms Balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions: Moderate noise level

LAist (LAist 89.3/LAist.com/LAist Studios) is diverse in race, ethnicity, language, culture, social class, national origin, religious and political belief, age, ability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation in addition to other markers protected by law.

At LAist, we strive to create an inclusive environment where we all feel pride in who we are and what we do. We are encouraged to show up as we are – always embracing and recognizing that our diversity is what brings us together. Our fundamental commitment to diversity:

• Enriches LAist and provides an atmosphere in which all human potential is valued
• Promotes learning through interactions among people of different backgrounds and many perspectives, and
• Enables the organization to prepare all employees to promote social responsibility, equity, freedom, and productive citizenship in a global society

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage you to apply.