KPBS Arts Podcast Producer

• Working on a college campus & in public media: Access to campus facilities and staff perks, farmer's market Tuesday's, tons of eateries, community events, entertainment, etc.
• Hybrid schedule/ remote work flexibility options (varies by job)
• 10 vacation days, 1 personal day & 13 holidays off (4+ days off over winter break)
• Enjoy a 'beautiful day in the neighborhood' with local employee discounts
• Opportunity drawings to attend SDSU basketball games, local concerts and events
• Discounts on local attractions (theme parks, entertainment, restaurants, memberships)
• Free wellness classes & programs
• Monthly pop-up events
• Full benefits packages that are unmatched (medical, dental, vision, life)
• Sick leave accruals and paid leave options
• On-site childcare at a discounted rate (based on availability)
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
• Flexible spending account(s)
• Employee assistance program
• Matching and voluntary retirement savings plan

• Design, produce and create a new KPBS Arts podcast in collaboration with the members of the Arts and programming teams.
• Producing the Arts Podcast includes but is not limited to; concept development, booking and interviewing guests, coordinating topics, managing workflow, collaborating with hosts and other technical staff, scripting, field recording, tracking, editing, mixing and light sound design.
• Coordinate and monitor the podcast platform, RSS feeds, digital and NPR One content, as well as develop and implement strategies to improve existing digital and podcast platforms and workflow.
• Coordinate tasks throughout the production cycle (pre-production, production, and post-production)
• Write scripts with a voice for podcasting.
• Interview and interact with content subjects that encourage conversation in uncovering their stories.
• Ensure high quality studio and field recordings, quality ambient noise, tracking of host sessions, studio interviews, and ensuring the editing and final-mixing of a complete and professional-level product.
• Utilize multitrack audio editing techniques, compression, sample rates, automation, and digital audio file formats, to export audio in various formats for broadcast, online streaming, and on-demand downloads.
• Keep abreast of new industry products, technical parameters, production standards, and provide guidance on best practices for other KPBS podcast/audio content.
• Deliver on-demand content production coaching and troubleshooting.

• Assist with strategic development of program formats and standards.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications, Fundraising, and Corporate Development to develop, implement and monitor strategies for promotion, outreach, engagement, sponsorships and revenue generation.
• Lead regular content reviews to track performance and inform strategies to improve audience reach.
• Edit audio and video for content and promotions when necessary.

• Coordinate web related tasks in relation to podcasts.
• Utilize and be guided by the KPBS mission statement and strategic plan.
• Represent KPBS at community and business functions.
• Performs other administrative tasks and duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with production and recording equipment, including for both studio and field recording.
• Working knowledge of multi-track editing software such as Adobe Audition.
• Ability to apply techniques used throughout the production cycle: pre-production, production and post-production.
• Knowledge of CMS/Grove for web and podcast posting as well as RSS Feed management and best practices.
• Excellent computer skills and deep knowledge of file management and media file formats.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and deconstruct work processes to optimize production flow.
• Ability to dynamically manage and prioritize daily, short-and long-term projects.
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure time-sensitive situations with a variety of personalities from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability in creative problem solving.
• Ability to be well organized, meet deadlines, detail oriented; possess good news judgment and common sense.
• Ability to make independent decisions and make difficult choices in critical situations.
• Ability to use good judgment in communications with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Ability and desire to work with people and in support of other content creators’ projects.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands and deadlines are involved.
• Ability to report to work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules and procedures, and accept constructive feedback.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Media, Radio/Television, Communications, Journalism, Audio/Video Production, Sound Design, or equivalent additional years of experience in a related field; additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis
• Two years of experience in podcast production

• Podcast producing in a mid to large scale market environment.
• Knowledge of the San Diego and Tijuana Arts Community
• Podcast and production management and strategic planning experience.
• Advanced audio and video production skills.
• Bilingual, Spanish preferred.
• Technical writing and process documentation development experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of public media.

• Candidates must reside in California, or be willing to relocate, and live within a commutable distance to the SDSU campus at the time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets/Title IX Employer.
• This position is part of the SAG-AFTRA bargaining unit with KPBS.