Managing Editor Position at The Stanford Storytelling Project

This appears to be full time, not freelance, but I love the Stanford Storytelling Project and thought this could be a great opportunity for one of you. Details and contact info below. -mia

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The Stanford Storytelling Project at Stanford University is looking for an energetic, experienced radio producer in the San Francisco Bay Area to act as Managing Editor of its award-winning radio show *State of the Human* and student documentary projects. The primary duties of this academic-year, half-time position are:

• conceptualizing and developing themed, hour-long shows with other staff (some student, some part-time professional)
• identifying, soliciting, and developing stories
• managing assignments and production cycle of shows in development
• editing pitches, scripts, and audio drafts of stories
• overseeing production meetings and show team meetings
• training staff and contributors in interviewing, scripting, and audio editing
• mentoring grant recipients and other students making documentaries

Experience teaching or mentoring students is highly desired. For information about the Storytelling Project and *State of the Human*, please visit storytelling.stanford.edu. Pay will aim to be competitive in the field and commensurate with experience. If you are interested, please send a resume and short statement of interest and qualifications to Jonah Willihnganz at jonahw@stanford.edu.

Jonah Willihnganz
Director, The Stanford Storytelling Project
Bruce Braden Lecturer of Narrative Studies
Stanford University

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