Category Archives: Gigs

Latino USA is hiring 1-2 producers/engineers

Latino USA, a great show with a great team, is hiring 1-2 engineers/producers. It sounds like the details are still TBD which is the perfect time to get a foot in the door and show what you do best. Details below.

Good luck!
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Can you expertly mix a radio show on PT or something similar? Do you like deadline-driven news or long-format docs? Are you familiar with Latino issues? If you can say ‘yes!’ to one or all of these, Latino USA would like to talk to you. We’re in the process of looking for hard workers who can handle the pressure of meeting a weekly deadline and thrive on working in a casual-but-challenging environment.

Latino USA is looking to fill 1 or 2 positions right now. Preferably, we’d love it if you already live in New York, but if you don’t, that’s OK, too. We can still talk about the possibilities. At this point, we’re determining whether these positions are FT or PT, but if either of the below descriptions interests you, then please get in touch with us and specify what you’re looking for.

AUDIO ENGINEER:
• Have expert knowledge and operational skills in digital audio production using in-house software-editing platforms. We use Pro Tools and Final Cut.
• Must have extensive production skills with a demonstrated ability to record and mix sound content
• Extensive knowledge of microphones, multi-track and broadcast consoles and audio storage media and archiving
• Must understand equalizers, compressors, limiters, de-esser’s, AD/DA converters and mic pre-amps
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve local and remote networks and modern personal computer hardware
• Establish and monitor any equipment necessary for two-ways and in-house interviews including ISDN, T1/E1, IP Network
• Collaborate closely with managing editor, show host and producers to accommodate a productive and creative broadcast environment
• Creates, maintains and disseminates a variety of production and broadcast logs and reports that address technical issues, helps to solve those problems and works with team to constantly ensure we have the best sound quality for the show

PRODUCER:
• Work closely with managing editor and host
• Develop sources in the field and maintains excellent working relationships
• Identify and research stories, characters and background for stories
• Develop creative and innovative editorial approach to stories
• Conduct original reporting and interviews on-location, around the country and across the globe
• Write scripts and promos for broadcast
• Field produce the host and write interview questions along with other show segments
• Help with editorial framing and planning of show based on world events, production calendar and upcoming events
• Book, produce and edit host interviews
• Create, produce and develop regular show segments
• Must know how to edit audio, pull bites, and schedule studio time
• Write introductions and prep stories for broadcast, internet and other platforms
• Direct the show as needed, create rundowns, select music, coordinate fixes with engineer and help manage LUSA archives
• Help maintain web page and assist with social media activities
• Collect information from identified content sources for posting to the web
• May be required to support host, including travel logistics, and direct work of interns
• Familiar with studio and field recording, and gathering multi-media materials, including digital photography
• Knowledge of Latino issues, both in the U.S. and abroad, and understanding of issues affecting communities of color

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
A casual environment that encourages collaboration, creativity and interaction.

The Futuro Media Group highly values diversity in our workplace and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender or sexual orientation.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
Submit cover letter and résumé and writing & audio links to:
trubio@futuromediagroup.org. Must include job title in the subject field or it could get lost. No phone calls, please. Thank you!

Call for Pitches – Deutsche Welle’s new WorldLink

A new radio show on Germany's Deutsche Welle is looking for pitches. Details below.
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World Link
World Link is a weekly, one-hour magazine that looks at real-life stories behind the headlines. The show is broadcast on Deutsche Welle, Germany’s international broadcaster that produces television, radio and online content in 30 languages. It provides a European perspective to its global audience and promotes intercultural dialogue. Pieces normally profile someone with an interesting story to tell. Recent examples include a Rwandan genocide survivor now helping widows and orphans, a Virginia Tech shooting survivor campaigns for gun control or a Korean family separated for more than 50 years after the North-South divide. The pieces should include as much nat sound as possible and take a reportage style. The topic can be anything from social issues to environment to culture to technology to human rights. And the show is global in its outlook so we would welcome pitches from anywhere.
segments: Magazine pieces, ca 5-8 mins.
compensation: Pay is the usual DW rates (Euros 240 plus for 5 min radio, higher for longer stories, plus additional fee for online piece, pics or pic gallery)
pitch: By email: rob.turner@dw-world.de or planning@dw-world.de
contact: Rob Turner, Editor/Producer (rob.turner@dw-world.de)

phone: ++49(0)228 429 4598
fax: ++49(0)228 429 4583

mailing address: Rob Turner, Deutsche Welle English Service, Kurt Schumacher Strasse 3, 53110 Bonn, Germany
website: http://dw-world.de/worldlink

WGXC seeks Hudson Studio Manager, deadline Dec 23

The Hudson Valley's WGXC community radio station is seeking a studio manager. The pay is woefully low, but the station is fantastic – filled with smart, dedicated, creative folks. Could be a good fit for the right person. Details below.

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WGXC 90.7-FM is hiring a full-time Hudson Studio Manager. Resumes accepted until December 23, 2011.

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Hudson Studio Manager
WGXC 90.7-FM
Term: Full-time, 1-year contract (with opportunity for long-term renewal)
Salary: 1,650/monthly (19,800 annually) + benefits
Website: http://www.wgxc.org

 

WGXC 90.7-FM: Hands-on Radio is a creative community radio station serving Greene and Columbia counties in New York’s Hudson Valley. WGXC launched its FM signal February 2011, and transmits 3,300 watts to 78,000 potential listeners in the two counties, and southern Albany County. WGXC is a creative community media project, re-envisioning radio as an innovative platform for local participation with special exhibitions and events, media training for our community's youth and adults, a news blog, and a community calendar of events. WGXC operates out of studios in Hudson, Catskill, and Acra, and is a program of the nonprofit arts organization free103point9, whose mission is to define and cultivate Transmission Arts: creative and experimental use of airwaves.

 

In addition to managing WGXC’s most active studio location, the Hudson Studio Manager is a leadership position that will play a major role in the day-to-day operations of the station-at-large. The Hudson Studio Manager works closely with a small passionate staff. The position will include the following responsibilities:

 

Operations
·       Oversee the day-to-day operations at WGXC's Hudson Studio
·       Manage WGXC communication and contacts
·       Work with Council Coordinator to prepare council agendas
·       Manage FCC filings, compliance, and Public File
·       Manage WGXC reporting calendar, and budget working with staff to ensure compliance
·       Ensure station policies are followed; manage proposed revisions to the policy handbook
·       Coordinate weekly staff meeting
 
Fundraising
·       Coordinate two annual pledge drives, with staff participation and support
·       Assist Executive Director with development work
·       Manage station memberships and merch sales
 
Volunteers
·       Organize monthly volunteer meetings & orientations
·       Maintain current volunteer information
·       Connect volunteers with appropriate committees and events
·       Track required programmer volunteer hours
 
Programming
·       Assist programmers who visit the Hudson studio and need support
·       Serve as emergency Day Contact on specified days
 
Qualified candidates will have experience in community media. Training in radio, non-profit organizational management, strong writing skills, and enthusiasm for experimental media art is desirable. Candidates must be highly organized, energetic, passionate about community and creative radio, and able to work well with a diverse range of personalities and perspectives.

 

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to info@wgxc.org.
Please reference the position title in the subject line.
Resumes will be accepted until December 23, 2011. 
Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No calls please.
 

free103point9, WGXC’s parent organization, is an equal-opportunity employer.

www.wgxc.org •  info@wgxc.org518-697-7400

Walk-in Visitors:  WGXC Hudson Studio
704 Columbia St. 2nd Fl., Hudson NY 12534

Mailing Address: 5662 Route 23, Acra, NY 12405

WGXC is a program of free103point9.

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ten fellowships and one job opportunity from the Metcalf Institute

Two opportunities for journos from The Metcalf Institute. Details below!
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METCALF 14TH ANNUAL SCIENCE IMMERSION WORKSHOP FOR JOURNALISTS
Metcalf will award ten fellowships to professional journalists from across
the globe to attend the weeklong intensive program on impacts of global
change in coastal ecosystems at the URI Graduate School of Oceanography.
Fellows will learn about state-of-the-art research methods and topics in
environmental science. Applications must be postmarked by February 13,
2012. Details and the downloadable application form are available at
www.metcalfinstitute.org.

METCALF JOB OPENING
Metcalf Institute is accepting applications for the part-time position of
publicity coordinator. Details on candidate requirements and how to apply
are available through the University of Rhode Island's Human Resources
website at jobs.uri.edu. Search postings and view the posting for Marine
Research Specialist at the Graduate School of Oceanography.

LA based freelancer needed for a half day this weekend

Short gig for LA-based audio producer, this weekend. Details and contact info below.
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We're looking for someone to attend a conference for 2-4 hours in Los Angeles this Friday or Saturday. The pay is $250.00 and you'll get into the conference for free. It's health conference organized by Vision y Compromiso, an organization that trains Promotoras throughout California — really interesting work. Here's the website — http://www.visionycompromiso.org/. You may need google to translate the site.

It's being held at the LA Marriott Hotel & Convention Center at 5855 West Century Boulevard.


It'd be terrific if you speak Spanish too, but it's not necessary.

If you're interested, please contact me and I'll give more details.

Cheers!
Tena
NPR's Latino USA
Managing Editor/Senior Producer
trubio@futuromediagroup.org

Latino USA is looking for stories for new series

Latino USA wants your pitches. This is a great program – details and contact info below.
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Latino USA is looking for stories from across the U.S. that will share and celebrate people’s connections to nature, specifically stories involving communities of color.

This past summer, LUSA launched a new sound-rich environmental series called RadioNature. The goal of the series is to uncover and tell stories about diverse communities interacting with nature and celebrating the outdoors.

We’re looking for sound-rich story driven pieces or first person environmental diaries or audio postcards. The segments will run throughout the year, so we're looking for stories that span the seasons.

FYI — We’re not looking for pure environmental justice stories, but if EJ themes occur naturally in your story, we’re all for it.

So, if you have a story you want to tell and you think it fits into our RadioNature series, then please send an email to pitches@futuromediagroup.org.

We’re looking to assign right away. If you send a pitch, please be as detailed as you can.

Saludos,
Tena

Tena Rubio
Latino USA
Managing Editor/Senior Producer

full time podcast producer gig at Marketplace, Los Angeles

A rare post for a full-time gig, but Marketplace is a great show so I had to share. Job is in Los Angeles, pretty good pay.
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Marketplace is looking for a podcast producer. Yeah, Marketplace produces programs on business and economics, and yeah, it’s public radio. But it’s no snooze. Marketplace is one of the most creative, fast-moving outfits in radio, with a cumulative audience of nine million people across the US. We have a portfolio of six programs, four of which are daily shows, and we are looking for ways to grow, and grow quickly. We want to hire someone who has broad knowledge of and experience in the podcasting business, and who can help us build a new product line by repurposing existing and new content for podcast distribution. If you’re interested, click on the link to American Public Media’s website and apply. If you know anyone who might be interested, please send them the link.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

http://americanpublicmedia.publicradio.org/careers/job_details.php?id=794

Radio Ambulante CALL FOR PITCHES

For you Spanish speakers – a call for pitches from Radio Ambulante – a new Spanish language podcast. See below for links to pitch pages.
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Radio Ambulante is a monthly Spanish-language radio program launching in early 2012, telling uniquely Latin American stories. At a time when much of the rhetoric seeks to harden the concepts of borders, we believe precisely the opposite is needed. We take the view that the Spanish-speaking Americas—including the United States—together form a diverse cultural region, united by a common language.

We’re currently accepting pitches for our first three episodes. To find out the sorts of stories we’re looking for, please click here >

For more information, write us at:
contacto@radioambulante.org

Call for pitches in English: http://radioambulante.org/pitches_eng.html
Convocatoria en Español: http://radioambulante.org/pitches_esp.html

Thanks,

d

News Reporter Position Open at WMNF in Tampa

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

Looking for LA-based Indies for new public affairs program

For you LA-based radio folks – a great opportunity to work on a new project with radio legend Jim Russell. Exciting stuff!
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I am looking for talented LA-based Indies who might like to work on a pilot for Town Hall Los Angeles. We're reinventing a public affairs program, needing to give it life, surprise, energy and coverage of the incredible diversity that is Los Angeles. Town Hall LA thinks civic engagement is essential, but it doesn’t think public affairs have to be boring. Especially in a megalopolis like Los Angeles, where Hollywood, politics, money, 120 languages, cultures and palates all collide to create one of the most energetic and exciting places in the world. If you are an experienced radio producer who wants to show off your skill and creativity, email me at jim@programdoctor.com with your background and a link to an audio sample of your best work.


Jim Russell
The Program Doctor