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Microgrants from ITVS

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Doc money available from the Indie Television Service. Details and links below. Rolling deadline ends Sept 15. Good luck!
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The Independent Television Service (ITVS) is beginning a multiyear, public media initiative called "Women and Girls Lead" [http://www.itvs.org/women-and-girls-lead]. To prime the pump for inspiring public media stations to participate in the Women and Girls Lead campaign, ITVS is awarding up to 20 microgrants for late summer/early fall starter activities for the initiative.

 
The microgrants will be available on a rolling basis until Thursday, September 15, or until all grant funds have been distributed, so apply now! Read more about the initiative [https://mediaengage.box.net/shared/xi5uzv2tuq1ep2gluh72] and download the application for the microgrants here [https://mediaengage.box.net/shared/5impatx84pp4oez9yskd].

 
Also, while you are on the ITVS site, visit their Indies Showcase [http://www.itvs.org/indies-showcase/films] with free online documentaries to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

 
Best of luck!
 
Cristina Hanson
Deputy Director
608-263-0297
National Center for Media Engagement
Engage Your Community. Share Your Story.

Links
ITVS website: http://www.itvs.org/
NCME blog: http://blog.mediaengage.org/
Public Media Maps: http://publicmediamaps.org/login.cfm?map=2

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AIR offers 2011 New Voices Scholarships to PRPD, deadline Aug 12

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The Public Radio Program Directors conference is coming up Sept 20-23, and AIR is offering $20K in scholarships to attend. Contact the fabulous Erin Mishkin <erin@airmedia.org> with any questions.

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AIR @ PRPD: Scholarships for New Voices

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 12TH

++ PRPD EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ++  
++ NEW VOICES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ++
 

AIR will again offer $20,000 in New Voices scholarships to support independent producers and new station-based programmers attending the PRPD Programming Conference in Baltimore, MD September 20-23, 2011.  AIR offers these scholarships contingent on an anticipated signed agreement with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

The goal of this scholarship is to advance innovation in local programming by exploring new pathways between stations and the extensive network of independent producers across the US. AIR invites bright program makers – producers and station programmers alike – to step forward with their ideas. AIR membership is not required to apply for a scholarship.

Applicants are invited to submit a brief statement outlining one big idea for how independent producers and stations can work together to blend broadcast and digital media tools to expand the tentacles of public radio stations into the local community. A panel will be convened to review applications and final decisions announced by August 19. Those who have never attended a PRPD Conference are particularly encouraged to apply.  If you’ve received a conference scholarship from AIR in the last 3 years, you are not eligible to apply (i.e. (New Voices 2010 or Making Creative Media 2009).

Individual scholarships of up to $1500 per individual will be awarded and must be used to offset costs associated with PRPD transportation, meals, hotel, and registration.

For more information, visit http://www.airmedia.org/PageInfo.php?PageID=673 and also read our FAQ. To apply for a New Voices scholarship, please complete an on-line application. Those chosen to be a New Voice Scholar 2011 will be automatically eligible for the discounted early bird registration fee to the conference.

If you have any questions about AIR’s New Voices 2011, please contact Erin Mishkin at erin@airmedia.org or 617-825-4400.

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www.airmedia.org

Links:
New Voices information: http://www.airmedia.org/PageInfo.php?PageID=673
New Voices FAQ: http://www.airmedia.org/PageInfo.php?PageID=602
New Voices application: http://www.airmedia.org/PageInfo.php?PageID=671
PRPD Conference: http://www.prpd.org

Funding for AIR comes from our members and the generous support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), the Robert E. Davoli and Eileen McDonagh Charitable Foundation, Recovery.gov, and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), which believes that a great nation deserves great art.

Association of Independents in Radio
P.O. Box 220400
Boston, MA 02122
Phone: 617-825-4400
www.airmedia.org

 

Association of Independents in Radio

PO Box 220400

Boston, Massachusetts 02122

Copyright (C) 2011 Association of Independents in Radio All rights reserved.

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News Reporter Position Open at WMNF in Tampa

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Hey folks. One of our members worked at this station awhile back. Let me know if you want to be put in touch and I’ll hook you up.
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Senior Reporter/Producer for non commercial radio. Produce and develop stories, field production, anchor news. Must be flexible in work schedule. Min one year exp in radio journalism, proven record of reporting skills, excellent writing, announcing and editing ability required. EOE. Resume deadline 09/16/2011. Send to Mercedes@wmnf.org.

www.wmnf.org

JOB OPENING – Senior Reporter/Producer

FULL TIME –NON-EXEMPT

Please send resumes for consideration to Mercedes Skelton

DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

TITLE: Senior Reporter/Producer (Supervisor is Assistant News Director)
JOB SUMMARY:

Provide quality local, national and international news in accordance with WMNF style and format. Listed below are the responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Write, edit and produce stories as appropriate for radio presentation.
Perform local reporting and field production of at least one original story per day, on tight deadlines, to be broadcast on the WMNF evening news, which also may be utilized on morning and afternoon newscast, as assigned by Assistant News and Public Affairs Director, or News and Public Affairs Director.
Assist with the production of the WMNF evening news.
Anchor evening newscast as assigned by Assistant News and Public Affairs Director.
Develop news story ideas and coordinate coverage of local events and stories with the News and Public Affairs Director and the Assistant News and Public Affairs Director.
Maintain fairness, accuracy and high ethical standards
Perform Assistant/News Director functions when necessary.
Gather sound and communicate with a variety of sources.
Participate in on-air fundraising during the WMNF Marathons
Assist with station events as requested.
Assist in the training of news volunteers.
Supervise assigned volunteers
Report problems to supervisor.
Daily updates of WMNF news website.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Proven record of reporting skill.
Excellent writing and editing ability
Good computer skills
Good live on-air presentation
Ability to work on deadline and at varying hours
Ability to edit sound files digitally.
Work well as part of a team
Ability to research independently
Photography, video, editing software, web and social media competence.

QUALIFICATIONS

B.A. with Liberal Arts background or equivalent
Minimum one year experience in radio/print journalism
Basic knowledge of broadcast production and field recording equipment.
Good broadcast voice, demonstrated announcing and writing skills
Familiar with current copyright regulations
Must have a working vehicle, valid drivers license and minimum amount of vehicle insurance required by the state.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Understanding of FCC Rules and Regulations regarding broadcast

Salary is $34,000

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KUOW Venture Fund seeks applicants, deadline Oct 31

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The folks at Puget Sound Public Radio are looking for creative project proposals for their upcoming Program Venture Fund. Details below, deadline October 31.
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KUOW is now accepting project proposals for Round 19 of the KUOW Program Venture Fund (PVF).  The PVF provides
special support for staff and independent producers to develop new programming focused on the Puget Sound region in Washington state.

 
Programs funded by the PVF can be a series of features, a long form documentary or a variety of short audio pieces.  There is no set format.  Be creative.  This is your opportunity to dig into a subject, bring new voices to the air and share the history, culture and issues that impact the Puget Sound region. 

 
Before submitting a full application you need to send me a short description of your project, no longer than a page.  Once the preliminary idea is approved then you can officially submit the full application.  All instructions are at our website (see below).

 
The application deadline is Monday, October 31, 2010 at 5:00 pm (PT)
For application information go to www.kuow.org/pvf
Contact:  Jim Gates – jgates@kuow.org
 
Past producers who've contributed include Dominic Black, Jessica Partnow, Jeannie Yandel, Sarah Waller, Liz Jones, Feliks Banel, Harriet Baskas, Phyllis Fletcher, Andrea Smardon, Cathy Duchamp, Patricia Murphy

Thanks.
 
Jim Gates
 
Senior Editor
KUOW 94.9 – Puget Sound Public Radio
206.221.0747
www.kuow.org

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SPJ NorCal Excellence in Journalism Awards Call for Entries

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For you Bay Area folks – get yourself a prize! Good luck.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


July 2011

Contact: Liz Enochs, president, (415) 323-0220


 

26th ANNUAL EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS


Know a deserving journalist who soldiers on through cutbacks to tell the truth? Get the story, photo or video? Whose dedication to our craft is second to none? Or is that journalist you? For the past 26 years, the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has selected from among the Bay Area's best of the best for its acclaimed Excellence in Journalism Awards. These awards honor the journalists whose work best reflects the SPJ ideals of initiative, integrity, talent and compassion.

This year marks two significant changes to the awards: categories and entries. The board voted to realign the categories to reflect changes in journalism: Print/Text, Radio/Audio, TV/Video and Multimedia. Some categories will also be subdivided into daily and non-daily. The six special Board of Directors Awards will remain the same: Journalist of the Year, Career Achievement, Distinguished Service, Unsung Hero, Meritorious SPJ Service and the Silver Heart.

The change to an online-only format, a first for this chapter, is one that we hope will make the contest process easier and faster. We will no longer accept mailed entries. The contest entry site will feature a one-stop shop for all your contest needs, including a short video with detailed, step-by-step instructions. All entrants need to do is create an account, and the site will walk you through the rest. As with all product launches, however, we anticipate a few kinks along the way. We thank you in advance for your patience as we make this important transition and would appreciate your feedback. The site — www.awards.spjnorcal.org — is set to go live by Aug. 6. 

Details and rules below. Deadline Aug. 19. Best of luck!

Instructions:

Stories must have been published between July 1, 2010, and June 30, 2011, by a news outlet or individuals based in Northern California.

DEADLINE: Aug. 19. Entries must be time-stamped by Aug. 19, 2011.

QUESTIONS: Call chapter President Liz Enochs at (415) 323-0220.


CONTEST CATEGORIES

BREAKING NEWS

Honors individuals, teams or news organizations whose work demonstrates clear and accurate reporting and graceful writing on deadline. Judges will consider deadline pressure and complexity of subject.

Entry specifications: Submit up to three stories.

Categories: Print/Text, Radio/Audio, TV/Video and Multimedia.

INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

Honors individuals or teams that identify important issues and demonstrate initiative, persistence and resourcefulness pursuing information that is restricted or not easily available.

Entry specifications: Submit one story or series of related stories.

Categories: Daily and non-daily in Print/Text, Radio/Audio, TV/Video and Multimedia.

EXPLANATORY JOURNALISM

Honors journalists who increase readers' and/or viewers' understanding of significant or complex issues. Entries may add understanding to issues in the news or may focus on issues largely uncovered by the media.

Entry specifications: Submit one story or series of related stories.

Categories: Daily and non-daily in Print/Text, Radio/Audio, TV/Video and Multimedia.

COMMUNITY JOURNALISM

Honoring journalists and organizations whose primary focus is coverage of a well-defined small community or neighborhood. Entries may include print publications, news broadcasts or news sites. University-supported projects are not eligible. Entry specifications: This is for community-based outlets. Submit no more than five news stories or packages demonstrating the range and depth of local news coverage.

Categories: Print/Text, Radio/Audio, TV/Video and Multimedia.

FEATURE STORYTELLING

Honors journalists for exceptional writing that demonstrates originality of approach. Judges will consider humor or drama evoked, style, clarity of writing and suitability of the writing to the subject.

Entry specifications: Submit story or series.

Categories: Daily and non-daily in Print/Text, Radio/Audio, TV/Video and Multimedia.

COMMENTARY/ANALYSIS

Honors individuals for exceptional writing of commentary, analysis and editorials. Print entries may include bylined or unsigned editorials and columns. Online entries may include news-related blogs. Judges will consider quality of writing, clarity of analysis and originality of approach.

Entry specifications: Submit up to three samples

Categories: Print/Text, Radio/Audio, TV/Video and Multimedia.

ARTS & CULTURE REPORTING

Honors journalists for incisive reporting about art, music, movies, theater, dance, books, restaurants, architecture or other public performance. May also include reviews. Judges will consider quality of analysis and persuasiveness of arguments.

Entry specifications: Submit up to three samples

Categories: Daily and non-daily in Print/Text, Radio/Audio, TV/Video and Multimedia.

JOURNALISM INNOVATION

Honors individuals or organizations that have demonstrated innovative ways to further the goals of journalism, using online tools, new funding strategies and/or other approaches; entrants should demonstrate how innovation has led to unique coverage.

Entry specifications: Submit up to three samples showing how this innovation works.

Categories: All media.

PHOTOJOURNALISM

Limited to 3 separate submissions of not more than 15 images each. Include the written story or explanation:

1) Newspaper stories/essays/features (for stories published either in print or on a paper's website)

2) Magazine stories/essays/features (for stories published in print or on the magazine's website)

3) Audio slideshow: Limited to 1 audio slideshow up to 3 minutes in length.

Limited to 1 submission not to exceed 10 images:

4) Newspaper single image/portfolio

OUTSTANDING EMERGING JOURNALIST

Honors a journalist with less than five years of professional experience whose work shows great promise. Entry specifications: Submit resume and three samples of work.

Categories: All media

STUDENT SPECIAL PROJECT

Honors individuals or classes of college-level students for exemplary reporting, writing, and/or photography produced by all forms of student media, including special projects that report local news. These should be student-generated and not part of an ongoing university-sponsored project. Entry specifications: Submit up to three samples.

Categories: All media

PUBLIC SERVICE

Honors individuals, teams, or news organizations that try to improve conditions for the benefit of society. Entries will be judged on the significance of the issues, evidence of initiative, effectiveness of presentation and results obtained or pledged.

Entry specifications: May include project articles, editorials, public service announcements, cartoons, photos, graphics and online material.

Categories: All media

NORCAL SPJ BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AWARDS CATEGORIES:

(A nomination letter is required; also see online instructions)

Journalist of the Year: For extraordinary journalistic contributions in the past year.

Career Achievement: For extraordinary achievements exemplifying the highest standards of the profession.

Unsung Hero: A person whose contribution to journalism is often overlooked (e.g., copy editor, librarian, web producer).


Meritorious SPJ Service/The John Gothberg Award: For outstanding contributions to the NorCal Chapter of SPJ.

Distinguished Service: For distinguished service to journalism by a journalist or non-journalist.

The Silver Heart: Awarded to a journalist whose career reflects an extraordinary dedication to giving voice to the voiceless.


 

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Stories must have been published between July 1, 2010, and June 30, 2011, by a news outlet or individuals based in Northern California.

Deadline: Entries must be time-stamped by Aug. 19, 2011.

Multiple entries:

Only stories or projects entered in the Public Service category may also be entered in one other category.

Fee:

$30 per entry for SPJ members*; $40 per entry for non-members. Payments must be made via www.awards.spjnorcal.org.


*To be eligible for the $30 member entry fee, you must be a member of both the SPJ national organization (current price $72) AND the SPJ Northern California chapter ($20) at the time-stamp of entry. Membership is good for 12 months, based on the date you joined. Chapter membership entitles you to free or reduced member admission to NorCal chapter activities, including the Excellence in Journalism Awards dinner. See www.spj.org/join.asp to join SPJ and the NorCal chapter.

 

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Sourcefabric – redesigning the future of journalism

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Hey folks. I was recently contacted by an interesting organization in Europe. They have a contest coming up that some of y'all might be interested in. (Prize is a trip to Prague!) Details and a message from their communications guy below.

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We're a non-profit organisation supporting independent media through a variety of things from running contests challenging people to redesign news on the web (http://contest.sourcefabric.org), to building great broadcast networks in interesting places (http://www.wadr.org based in Dakar, using SoundCloud, satellite technology and open source software), to reporting on undercovered stories (http://sourcefabric.org/en/community/blog/670). We have our own CMS for journalists, and we're currently developing an open source newsroom management tool.

But perhaps it's the contest that might interest people the most. More details are below – any help you could give us on spreading the word about what we do would be great.

Many thanks, Adam

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Hyphen Public Interest Journalism Fellowship – deadline August 1

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A great opportunity from Hyphen Magazine – deadline is approaching!
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http://hyphenmagazine.com/fellowship

Hyphen Public Interest Journalism Fellowship

The Hyphen Public Interest Journalism Fellowship will foster high-impact stories about Asian Americans with a focus on coverage of the pressing social issues of the day, such as immigration or the environment.

Fellows who are selected will funded up to $3,500 each. Projects can be in any medium, and the fellowship is open to journalists in all media. Fellows will be selected based on the strength of the proposal and likelihood for successful reporting and completion. Hyphen publishes a print magazine, website and blog.

The fellowship will fill a need for ambitious journalism covering Asian American communities and issues. Fellows will be expected to report and produce stories that illuminate some aspect of the Asian American experience. Fellows will be supervised by Hyphen’s editorial team.

Timeline: Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on August 1, 2011 (electronic application only). Email the application to: fellowship@hyphenmagazine.com.

Fellows will be announced August 31, 2011.

Fellows are expected to complete the first draft of the project by January 2012.

Eligibility: Journalists who have at least three years of experience in print, video, audio or electronic journalism (writing, reporting, editing, producing) and demonstrate the ability to produce high-quality in-depth journalistic work. Applicants should have prior experience and a clear passion for covering Asian American communities and issues, or other marginalized communities and communities of color. Fellows must be eligible to work in the United States, though they do not need to be based in the United States. The candidate must represent and warrant that she or he be able to work in the United States or otherwise be able to receive the fellowship and perform the services required by the fellowship without violating applicable laws and regulations. Nothing stated herein shall obligate Hyphen magazine to awarding the fellowship or otherwise selecting a recipient for the fellowship. 

About Hyphen: Hyphen is a national independent magazine covering Asian American arts, culture and politics. Hyphen’s magazine has a readership of 10,000 as well as an established and growing online presence with an average of 45,000 unique monthly visitors to its website, hyphenmagazine.com, and blog, hyphenmagazine.com/blog. The stories produced will be publicized via our magazine, website and social media.

How to Apply

Please include a fellowship proposal, budget, work samples and resume.

Fellowship Proposal: A statement not to exceed 2,000 words that includes a detailed description of the proposed project. Discuss the significance and timeliness of the topic and how it affects the Asian American community.

Please ensure that your project proposal responds to the following questions/points

  1. An overview of the project you propose.

  2. What is new, innovative, useful, counterintuitive or controversial about the topic addressed by your project?

  3. What are the implications of the project both in the short and long term for Asian Americans and others?
  4. Why are you proposing the project? How did you happen upon the topic?
  5. Why are you the best person to do this project and story?

Budget: Include a one-page estimated project budget describing how the funds will be used to support the project (research, materials, travel if necessary).

Work Samples: Please submit an electronic copy of three work samples that include the name of the publication or outlet and the date it was published.

Resume: Please include a list of representative publications and outlets, membership in professional organizations, major journalism prizes and/or awards and year awarded. Include at least one professional reference.

Email all materials to fellowship@hyphenmagazine.com

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Distribution Grant for New York State Artists

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Funding available for you New York State folks to get your work out to the public. Details below.
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Distribution Funds Available: Deadline: 10/31/2011

free103point9 is pleased to announce the next Distribution Grant Deadline for New York State Artists providing support for the distribution and exhibition of new works in film, video, sound, new-media, and media-installation. Funding is available from free103point9 through a regrant from New York State Council on the Arts' Electronic Media and Film Program ( http://nysca.org/public/guidelines/electronic_media/index.htm ). Grant awards will assist artists in making works available to public audiences and may include, but are not limited to: moving image and sound works; duplication of preview, screening and exhibition copies; promotional materials including documentation and schematics of media-installation and new-media works. The rental or purchase of equipment essential for exhibition/distribution by individual artists is also eligible. More information: http://free103point9.org/nysca/

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NY part-time reporting job for 5k

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This looks interesting for you NY print folks.
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New York reporters:

Please see the job description below – it's for a part-time reporting position that'll run at least through September for a state accountability project run by the Center for Public Integrity, in conjunction with Public Radio International. It requires someone who knows NY state politics and is used to delving for state-related information. After gathering a lot of data you'll be required to write a report – there's a possibility that a radio piece could come out of it too. If interested please contact Caitlin Ginley, whose information appears at the end of the post. She'd like to fill the position ASAP.
Thanks,
Ashley

Subject: State Accountability Project Seeks 50 Reporters

The Center for Public Integrity Seeks 50 Experienced Reporters for State Accountability Project

Over the next 18-months, the Center for Public Integrity will create a risk analysis of corruption in all 50 state governments. We're hiring part-time, freelance reporters to assess the existence and effectiveness of anti-corruption and government transparency measures at the state level, including political financing, civil service management and state budget processes.  We want reporters who know their state and how to dig. The project team will also create online data, reporting, and technology tools to help empower people to demand greater accountability and reform.

The Center is partnering with Public Radio International and Global Integrity on the project. The Center has been a leader in nonprofit investigative journalism for more than 20 years and our work is widely cited, referenced, and used by media and non-media organizations around the country.

If you are interested in applying, please click on the enclosed link www.bit.ly/sap-apply. We also encourage you to share this link with colleagues you think might be interested in applying.

Thank you


For more information, please contact:
Center staff writer Caitlin Ginley
Ph. (202) 481-1238
cginley@publicintegrity.org

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NYC-based Job opening at TAL

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This American Life is hiring a producer in NYC. Sweet gig if you can get it. Details and contact information below.
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You can apply by emailing jobs@wbez.org or apply directly on line at www.wbez.org/jobs.

This American Life is produced by Chicago Public Media (WBEZ) and is heard on over 500 public radio stations in the U.S. by 1.7 million listeners each week. Most weeks it's also the most popular podcast in the country, with another 650,000 people downloading. It's heard each week in Canada on the CBC and in Australia on the ABC. The show has won every major American award for broadcasting and journalistic excellence, but from the start, it was designed as an entertainment, a documentary show for people who hate documentaries. It's known for a distinct sound that it created, with funny and compelling stories about everyday people. In recent years, the show has tackled newsier subjects.

The job includes but is not limited to:
Finding, commissioning, editing, directing, mixing and producing segments for a weekly show. These include stories with field reporting and sound, host interviews and authors reading original fiction and non-fiction.

Designing entire programs, in collaboration with the Senior Producer.
Structuring and producing stories with freelance reporters. Some of our producers also report their own stories.
Directing talent in the studio, editing voice tracks and quotes, selecting and mixing music into the stories.

Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience with narrative journalism is essential: creating stories that unfold with a plot and emotion and humor and fully relatable characters. Five years’ experience reporting or producing in radio, preferably for a nationally distributed show.

Film or TV documentary experience may substitute for radio experience, if it's crafting stories similar to the style of our program.
Digital audio editing and mixing skills are essential.
College Graduate or equivalent training and experience.
Please note: We will only consider candidates who have experience doing narrative journalism like the stories on our show.

Salary consummate with experience. This position is based in New York City. Due to the production schedule of the show, we will be contacting candidates for interviews in late August and early September. Please include links to your work in your cover letter.

Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that seeks diversity in the workplace.