Podcast production assistant (English) - Freelance job
5%, Remote
Digital, multimedia, international
Your mission
We are seeking a freelance production assistant to work in a regular capacity supporting an experienced journalist in the production of a fortnightly, English-language podcast.The position involves a commitment of aprx. 10 hours per month.
In direct co-ordination with the journalist, you would:
- Edit the podcast episode audio: cutting, fixing issues with sound, setting levels and mixing clips to produce the final episode audio file
- Give feedback on episode and sections of raw interviews to drop or keep
- Be present (also remotely) for recording of content for fortnightly show
- Prepare short clips to use in social media distribution
- Possible contact with guests to obtain images or other content/information for promotional purposes
Your profile
- Previous experience of audio editing and working with podcasts
- Advanced user of Adobe Audition
- Avid podcast listener who follows industry trends
- Native English speaker or excellent level of written and spoken English
- Excellent communicator with ability to collaborate remotely across digital platforms
- Ability to easily travel to Bern and/or Geneva
Desirable
- Knowledge of and interest in international and humanitarian affairs
- Knowledge of and experience using podcast platforms
- Professional/educational background in journalism or audio production
- Experience promoting and distributing podcasts on different platforms including social
- Video editing skills for potential future expansion of role and product
What we have to offer
- Experience working with a senior journalist for an international public media organisation
- Possibility to work remotely
- Involvement in a fast-moving product environment
- Collaboration with a diverse and international team
We welcome and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.
«Be part of a dynamic, international team working in the fast-changing podcast sphere! »
Our promise
High-quality journalism is our core business and passion. We have editorial freedom, encourage creativity and provide plenty of room for new and valuable content.
For us, high-quality journalism is also digital. That is why we explore new opportunities and experiment with new forms and formats: digitally, interactively and across different media. We create content that is in tune with the times and has its finger firmly on its audience’s pulse.
We work self-reliantly, in the spirit of partnership and help to shape our working atmosphere in a truly distinctive way. Our success is built as much on the personal strengths of our employees as it is on their professional qualities.
We reach and touch the whole of Switzerland with our programmes. In our work, we act respectfully and independently, which is how we encourage people to form opinions and strengthen diversity. We are proud of our work and of our contribution to Switzerland.
Glimpse into a working day
Place of work
Contact
About the position
Frau Jo Fahy
Head of Distribution and Formats
Telefon +41 58 136 28 09
About the application process
Maryline Cerf
Leiterin Human Resources SWI
Telefon +41 58 136 28 00
Location
- Schweizerische Radio- und Fernsehgesellschaft
- Schwarztorstrasse 21
- 3007 Bern
