Category Archives: Gigs

PRPD RFP for Online Knowledge Base producer

Interesting opportunity from the Public Radio Program Directors Association. Proposal deadline is June 4. Details below.
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Goal:
The Public Radio Program Directors Association Inc. (PRPD) seeks responses from qualified vendors and web developers to develop material for the Knowledge Base of www.prpd.org relating to current practices in and impact and dynamics of Digital Media related to programming in the public radio system.

Background:
A prime service to PRPD members is an online resource providing programmers with knowledge on a wide range of skills and practices associated with programming radio services. In 2005, we moved our PD Handbook from print to online and established it as the basis for a comprehensive Knowledge Base. With the rapid development and change in Digital Media as a key area of focus for public service media, the “placeholder” sections have become out of date.

PRPD envisions this resource as a dynamic series of pages and links. The dynamism of this rapidly evolving field requires a different set of standards than our historic “established best practices” approach to radio skills. More appropriate will be more of a “best practices to date” approach, one that will reflect the current state of the art and be easily updated as practices evolve. We understand that whatever is developed will require continual monitoring and updating as we gain experience and learn what works best to serve audiences.

Scope of Work:
To develop within the PRPD.org Knowledge Base comprehensive resources covering the latest practices in Digital Media as related to public radio operations including, but not limited to:
• Social media
• Streaming audio
• Podcasting
• Web sites
• News coverage in various platforms
• Integration with on-air efforts
• Mobile technology
• Platforms and Apps and the dynamics of each

Such knowledge may take the form of prose pages, links to existing knowledge and examples, case studies and/or audio/video, including incorporation of existing PRPD webinar recordings. We are open to alternate configurations that might fulfill the primary objective of helping programmers guide their decisions and aggregate the accumulating knowledge in these areas.

Requirements for any responses to PRPD:

Please provide the following:
• Details on how you would support each of the requirements & features
listed above.
• Estimates for all costs involved.
• Proposed timeline.
• An outline of particular areas of expertise and experience that
makes your proposal the best choice to provide PRPD.
• Three references with whom we may contact concerning your past
projects.

Interested parties may write to info@prpd.org to request a temporary password to access the member restricted sections of the PRPD Knowledge Base to aid in preparing a proposal. Such password will expire on the submission deadline date.

Selection Process:
All RFP responses should contain a detailed description of how the prospective contractor will fulfill the requirements contained herein. Please do not send marketing brochures or “boilerplate” proposal materials.

After reviewing RFP responses, PRPD may conduct interviews with candidates as necessary before awarding a contract.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, June 4, 2010. Please send the proposal by email to Arthur Cohen, acohen@prpd.org with a cc to info@prpd.org.

one day gig for radio adviser, NYC, June 10

One-day gig for audio advisor in NYC. Could be a good in with the Hearst Foundation. Details below.

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On Thursday, June 10th from 9 am – 4pm the Hearst foundation will have 5 students editing their radio pieces at 20 Cooper Square. These students are competing in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program for the Broadcast Championship. We need a technical adviser to assist these students with their editing. The adviser must be proficient in the following audio editing programs: Soundtrack Pro (Mac), Final Cut Pro (Mac), Pro Tools (Mac), Cool Edit (PC). The finalists will bring their own recorders which need to be compatible with editing software.

This one-day position comes with a stipend of $400.

*Please send your resumes and qualifications to: Jan Watten Program Director Hearst Journalism Awards Program* JWatten@Hearstfdn.org

Storyquest.us looking for multi-language audio producers

Corporate audio gigs tend to pay pretty well and these guys seem legit. Details and link to their site below. Check it out! -Mia PS: Drop me a line if you get in touch with these folks and want to talk pricing. You should be paid CORPORATE rates for this work, not public radio rates. That said, I don’t know these guys so you should do some research first.

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StoryQuest is a Chicago based firm that produces multimedia business stories. We produce stories in many languages and we are seeking experienced freelance producers fluent in both English and one or more of the following languages: Russian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, Flemish, French, Italian, or Danish. Producers can live an work remotely.

*Skills and Qualifications:*

– Minimum of 4 years experience in radio journalism, audio documentary work. Ideally some experience with NPR, BBC or similar. – Fluent in English and one or more of languages listed above. – High level of professionalism and ability to meet deadlines. – Proficient in ProTools, Audacity, or similar package. – Willing and excited to apply skill set to corporate communications

*Independent producers would be expected to*:

– Review background information provided and follow established processes. – Conduct phone interviews in designated language with corporate executives. – Edit content into final product with compelling storyline. – Provide transcripts and other review support materials in English and other language. – Scope of work requires individuals who are good at following directions, but excited to apply their creativity and storytelling skills to the business world.

Producer base location unimportant, as *work may be carried out remotely.*

*About us:* StoryQuest is a leading edge learning, marketing and business communications firm. We are based in Chicago but work with clients all over the world. We turn real world business stories, voices, and imagery into compelling learning, marketing and communication tools. Using digital story telling and digital “postcards” we help our clients leverage their passion, voice and stories in very practical and mobile tools. Our products are driven by a deep commitment to story-arc, authenticity, and creativity.

Compensation: Paid on per-project basis.

Contact: For immediate consideration, please submit personal introduction and resume to jobs@storyquest.us Qualified candidates can live and work remotely. No recruiters and no phone calls, please. More information is here: http://www.storyquest.us/resources/jobs/multi-language-audio-producer/

Thanks in advance

Tim Keelan StoryQuest Inc. www.storyquest.com tkeelan@storyquest.com o: 312-258-0111 x101 m: 708-404-6707

Digital Arts Service Corps – 1 year paid media positions

Yet again, not a high paying gig, but good for a recent grad or someone who wants some real-world experience. Plus partial health benefits and loan deferment/education award. Details below.

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*Year-Long Paid Media Positions! Join the Digital Arts Service Corps! * * * The *Digital Arts Service Corps* is an initiative of the Transmission Project http://transmissionproject.org, a grantee of the Massachusetts state office of the Corporation for National and Community Service, is located at the College of Public and Community Serviceat the University of Massachusetts, Boston http://www.umb.edu.

They are coordinating a wide range of positions at community media projects around the U.S., being made available through the national Americorps*VISTA program that deploys national service volunteers to public media and technology organizations that strengthen low-income and at-risk communities and the nonprofit organizations that serve them.

These include positions at: National Radio Project, Oakland CA Center for Media Justice, Oakland CA Free Speech Radio News, Madison WI Prometheus Radio Project, Philadelphia PA Public Radio Exchange, Cambridge, MA Urbana Champagne Independent Media Center, IL Reclaim the Media, Seattle, WA

You can find the complete list of positions here: http://apply.digitalartscorps.org/vista-positions

But be sure to check the individual sites for more details, job descriptions, and additional benefits that might be available.

AmeriCorps*VISTA members are not volunteers. Instead, you will be charged with a broad responsibility for meeting goals and successfully bringing important community projects to completion. AmeriCorps*VISTA members serve full-time for one year (365 days).

*Benefits of Service* In return for your service, AmeriCorps*VISTA and the Digital Arts Service Corps has many benefits, some more valuable than others:

– $12,000 – $15,000/year living allowance. This amount varies based upon the community in which you serve. – $5,350 Education Award or $1,500 stipend paid at the successful completion of your year of service – Student loan deferment or forbearance on qualified loans – Limited health benefits and prescription drug coverage – Serve as part of a national team, facilitated by the Transmission Project, to share resources, experience and advice – The opportunity to gain high-level experience, skills and access within the nonprofit sector. Many of our alumni have gone on to full-time employment within their organization or another as a result of their service within the Digital Arts Service Corps

*Eligibility* AmeriCorps*VISTA candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident, be team-oriented, and be willing to take on a wide range of challenges. Some listings may require college degrees or previous work experience. You must be at least 17 years old. There is no upper age limit, and many AmeriCorps*VISTA members bring significant work and life experiences to their assignment. Self-initiative, flexibility and organizational skills are a must.

*You must be available to serve full-time for one year and are prohibited from outside employment or attending full-time college during your year of service.*

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Just want to add a quick supportive comment here —

I’ve been serving as a Digital Arts Service Corps VISTA at NY Media Alliance, upstate in Troy, NY, for the past 9 months, and I have had a fantastic time. I haven’t been able to really save money, travel much, or buy a lot of stuff, but as a 20-something willing to move to a new community, the chance to work at a grassroots media production, advocacy, and/or education organization, get paid a small amount, get half-decent health insurance, and have my student loans deferred is far more appealing than slogging through a retail job while holding unpaid internships with commercial or public radio/media organizations. I’m engaging with a new, dedicated community, learning tons of new audio/video and web-related skills, and making connections in the nonprofit arts and media worlds too.

Many of the nonprofits offering Transmission Project/DASC VISTA positions would otherwise be unable to hire a full-time staff person for these jobs, so you have the opportunity to help them grow in really significant ways.

It’s worth noting that not all of the positions listed on http://apply.digitalartscorps.org/ will ultimately be funded, perhaps even after you’ve interviewed with an organization and they’ve decided to bring you on as a DASC VISTA. This is how the Transmission Project runs, given their limited governmental funding for the project, and though it’s not their fault, it can be incredibly frustrating.

Anyway, I would still recommend applying to one or more positions if you’re in a similar place in your life. You can contact directors Ben or Belinda (and not me please! I don’t represent the Transmission Project, I’m just a member) with further questions: http://digitalartscorps.org/contact_us

91.7 KALW-FM seeks VOLUNTEER City Visions producer

Hey all. Again, I don’t normally post volunteer positions, but KALW has been a friend to FC since the beginning and many freelance radio folks have gotten their start there. If you have the time and want to get some experience and a foot in the door at a great station, this could be a good opportunity for you. Details below. -mia

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Radio Producer  (Volunteer)

Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Organization: City Visions Radio

Skill(s): Producing, Writing

Start date: Training would begin as soon as interview process was completed

Last day to apply: Open

Description

City Visions, a live call-in radio program, has aired weekly on KALW 91.7 FM San Francisco since 1991. (Monday, 7:00-8:00pm). We aim to educate, stimulate, and make positive contributions to discussions on Bay Area issues.  Our production team – a talented group of multi-disciplined, public policy minded volunteers – brings a broad perspective to current issues. This is a fantastic opportunity for people interested in learning about radio production or who simply want to be part of a team of volunteers informing our community about important issues.

Summary

City Visions is looking for someone interested in producing one radio program per month. With support from the Senior Producer and others on the team, producers develop guest panels to discuss a variety of topics important to the San Francisco Bay Area.  Production requires approximately 10-20 hours per show and consists of: researching a topic; developing a guest panel; providing background material, bios and potential questions for the host; writing copy; in-studio production on show nights from 6pm to 9pm one Monday per month.  Attendance at weekend bi-monthly production meetings is also required. Show topics are flexible depending upon a producer’s interests and skills.

Please visit our website (cityvisionsradio.com) to check out previous shows and read the bios of current producers.

Qualifications

Qualified producers will be professionals looking to add radio production to their skill set. Excellent writing and communication skills are necessary though radio experience is not required. Applicants should be deadline-oriented, highly organized, willing to commit for at least 2 years and possess a strong interest in public policy and current affairs.

To Apply

Send a cover letter and resume, with subject line “Producer Resume,” to: Brian Moran, Senior Producer, at brian@cityvisionsradio.com

Brian Moran

City Visions Radio, senior producer

www.cityvisionsradio.com

KALW 91.7 San Francisco

brian@cityvisionsradio.com

323-309-8699

tape sync TODAY (4/22) downtown Oakland

Hey all. Tape sync needed TODAY in downtown Oakland. Experienced tape syncers only for this one. Must have a flash recorder and be able to upload the audio this afternoon. Contact Aimee Machado <machado.aimee@gmail.com> asap if you’re available. Best, Mia

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Anyone available this afternoon, thursday, 4/22 sometime around 2:30 p.m. PT in downtown oakland? The interview is with the founder of Pandora radio. It’s for the New york Times and freakonomics radio, a podcast by the freakonomics authors. Give me a call or shoot me an email if you are available.

Aimee Machado 323-369-5647 machado.aimee@gmail.com

call for pitches on Economic Crisis from Making Contact

Making Contact wants your stories! Details below. -mia

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Send all story ideas to pitches@radioproject.org

Hi freelancers, As you might have heard, we’re doing an ongoing series called “How We Survive,” about how communities across the U.S. are responding to the economic downturn. If you’re a Making Contact listener, you’ll know that we also strive to shed light on the systemic problems that make grassroots solutions necessary. Over the next year, we’ll be producing HWS shows about the topics below. We’re investing more resources into freelancers, so feel free to pitch us on stories outside our How We Survive series. We’re particularly looking for stories from under-covered communities outside of California. Please spread the word.

Jobs and Unemployment Record numbers are signing up for unemployment benefits, and there are dismal reports about long-term job recovery. In this show, we’ll hear how jobless folks are creating an income for themselves from Duluth, MN to Austin, TX. Stories could be about an unemployed movement in your town or what people are doing about a state-funded job program that didn’t work. How has the idea of a “decent job” changed in the U.S. and what are the obstacles to obtaining one?

Mental Health Care Across the United States, budgets are being slashed for services that care for the homeless and the mentally ill. And with the economic recession pushing millions into conditions of poverty, more and more people need mental health care. How are people taking care of their psychological well-being?

We Got Health Care Reform. Now what? Health care reform has finally been passed. But it is providing the change the system really needs? And what are people doing while they wait for the changes to kick in? We’re interested in stories about how communities are meeting their own health care needs, beyond what politicians were discussing on Capitol Hill.

Making Retirement Years ‘Golden’ In this show, we’ll explore how senior citizens are affected by the recession, and what they’re doing to obtain quality of life. Know a few seniors who’ve created an affordable, communal living senior compound? We’re particularly interested in the differences in experiences along race, class and gender lines.

Young People and the Recession Studies show that more than a third of young people in the U.S. have cut back on cigarettes and alcohol because of strapped personal budgets. Others are “boomeranging” back to their parents place because of a bad job market. We want stories about how young people are getting creative and becoming active and organized. We invite collaborations with Youth Media initiatives.

Declining Suburbia Reports say, over the past decade, poverty in suburbia has increased at five times the rate of that in primary cities. We’re looking for stories that provide glimpses into that reality. Stories could be about suburban blight, migration from cities to suburbia and failing transportation systems.

Rural areas and the Recession For many extra-urban places, joblessness is nothing new. But how has the recession changed their situation? We’re looking for stories from the South, farming communities and tribal reservations. Is there a distinctly rural history of community resiliency? How do federal policies such as the Farm Bill affect the countryside?

Send all story ideas to pitches@radioproject.org. They need not be more than a couple of paragraphs. Please check out our pitching guidelines on our website: www.radioproject.org/getinvolved/howtopitch.html and http://www.radioproject.org/production/subguide.html.

Thanks,

Pauline Bartolone, Tena Rubio and Andrew Stelzer

Short paid article gig

Anyone available for this short writing gig? Details below. Contact: Kris Haamer -mia

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Call: Freelance writer in the San Francisco area for a science story out of the Cal. Academy of Sciences. Preferably interested in African or Lusophone cultures.

Story: A world class scientist just back from his latest expedition to Sao Tome & Principe. Has previously found a new species on the islands, really excited to tell the unique biodiversity story of the archipelago.

Job: Feature the scientist, focus on Sao Tome – 500 words, 3 pictures. Background: http://islandbiodiversityrace.wildlifedirect.org/

Payment: Negotiable.

Audience: Published on SaoTomeBlog: http://saotomeblog.com/

Deadline: April 19, 2010

Interested? Contact: Kris Haamer

91.7 KALW-FM Local Public Radio, SF seeks Blogger-Reporter

Hey all. I don’t usually post full time job opportunities, but there are a lot of friends of KALW on this list so I thought I’d make an exception. Job summary below, more details in the link. -mia

http://www.cpb.org/jobline/index.php?mode=print_listing&listing_id=7476

KALW is seeking a first-rate writer and communicator to lead a news web site focused on criminal justice-related issues in the San Francisco Bay Area—specifically focusing on San Francisco and Oakland.

The journalist-blogger leading the site will be charged with building a dedicated online following around coverage of criminal justice policy, police-community relations, how the courts are run, and other topics related to criminal justice. The position requires that you establish yourself as the area’s most authoritative voice on the issue, with a strong local profile and a national reach through NPR and the wider public broadcasting system.

Candidates should have subject-matter expertise and a solid journalistic track record befitting KALW’s reputation as a trusted local news source. Requires a demonstrated ability to cultivate sources, identify important trends in criminal justice and collect and verify information through a variety of online and offline channels. Candidates should be conversant with blogging and social media applications and a variety of multimedia tools. The strongest candidates also will have proven experience developing a successful niche news site, building audience, establishing a social media brand, and stoking community engagement. Candidate must have experience in feature radio production. Minimum five years journalism, including broadcast and online experience required.

More Acquisition Updates from Liaison’s Desk – Pt. 5 TRANSOM.ORG

And another one – this one is open to everyone, artists, writers, etc.. -Mia

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Transom.org

Transom.org acquires pieces for about $300 a pop. We encourage and assist producers in getting their work broadcast after it appears on Transom: on NPR news shows, This American Life, Hearing Voices, and other venues. We also coordinate Transom features with PRX distribution. We sometimes anthologize pieces in The Transom Radio Hour.

We’re looking for great radio — things that are less heard, different angles, new voices, new ways of telling, and any other good pieces that haven’t found another way onto public radio. Editors evaluate material more by what it does than what it is. Some questions they’ll consider:

• On the air, would it keep you by your radio until it’s over? • Is the maker someone of talent who should be encouraged? • Does it push at the boundary of conventional radio in an exciting way? • Will it provoke fruitful discussion online?

Submissions can be stories, essays, home recordings, sound portraits, interviews, found sound, non-fiction pieces, audio art, whatever, as long as it’s good listening. Material may be submitted by anyone, anywhere — by citizens with stories to tell, by radio producers trying new styles, by writers and artists wanting to experiment with radio. As long as it hasn’t already aired nationally, we’ll consider it.