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Production Assistant, Invisibilia

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Washington, D.C., USA
Full-time

Over the course of five seasons, NPR’s Invisibilia podcast has built a large and incredibly loyal following. Hosts Alix Spiegel and Hanna Rosin, along with a team of producers, combine unique narratives with ground-breaking research to help listeners see themselves -and the world around them - in a new way.

The ideal candidate for this position will believe deeply in the power of storytelling and non-narrative fiction. They/she/he will have a passion for engaging life’s big questions, and will thrive in a highly collaborative, creative environment.

This position is based in Washington, DC, and may require occasional travel.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Assist hosts/producers in all elements of podcast preparation and production
  • Actively engage in story-pitching and collaborative group-editing process
  • Gather tape, assist with studio booking, production and mixing
  • Conduct research and assist in fact-checking the podcast
Educational Background: 
Minimum education experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least one-year storytelling experience, synthesizing complex narrative and intellectual story arcs
  • Experience with Digital Audio Workstations (ProTools, MTE/DAVID), as well as operation of digital self-op facilities
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, under stringent timeframes and changing/priorities/conditions
  • Ability to work independently, but also as a collaborative team member

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Knowledge of / interest in neuroscience, behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, philosophy
  • Experience with scoring and sound-design in longer-form narrative audio production
Compensation/Benefits: 

NPR offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, retirement, and work/life balance programs, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.

Organization Info

National Public Radio, Inc.

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Founded: 
1971
About Us
Mission: 

NPR's mission is to work in partnership with member stations to create a more informed public-one challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures. To accomplish our mission, NPR produces, acquires and distributes programming that meets the highest standards of public service in journalism and cultural expression. Our vision is to serve the public as the leading provider of high quality news, information and cultural programming worldwide.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 17 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 17 2019
Hiring Organization: 
National Public Radio, Inc.
industry: 
Nonprofit