Podcast Producer
Good Impressions
📍Remote (Global) 💼 Contractor
⌛ 24/11/2024 💰 $35-60 /hour
We’re looking for someone to create one or two podcasts that highlight people doing inspiring work to improve the world. This could take many forms, and the person hired for this role would be responsible for deciding on an approach and taking it from an idea to a reality. This will include:
Deciding on a concept and format
Choosing a name
Hiring as needed (e.g. hosts, researchers, editors)
Planning the episodes
Sorting out recording logistics
Managing the editing process
Distributing and promoting the podcast
Monitoring and improving the podcast over time
Part of the role will be to come up with a concept, but here are a few ideas to give you a sense of what’s possible:
An Effective Altruism-branded show that hosts engaging discussions with individuals who have done innovative and impressive things to make the world better. Think of the 80,000 Hours podcast, but with a focus on people over theory, a more accessible and celebratory tone, topics and formats that appeal to a wide audience, free-flowing conversations instead of interviews, multiple hosts, shorter episode lengths, and shot to include video.
A narrative-based podcast that tells the stories of people who have done remarkable things to improve the world, similar in style to This American Life. Each episode or series could focus on a single person's story, delving into their motivations, challenges, and successes.
An Effective Altruism-branded show with multiple hosts who discuss Effective Altruism news and updates in a casual, entertaining, and accessible manner.
Requirements for the role include:
Strong familiarity with the Effective Altruism community, its projects, and its personalities
Proven track record of successfully launching and managing projects
Ability to self-teach
Familiarity with podcasts
Strong imagination
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work autonomously
Strong candidates may also have experience with some of the following:
Event planning or other jobs that involve managing contractors and budgets
Entertainment production of any kind
Storytelling or other creative disciplines
Reasons to work at Good Impressions
Work with a great team:
"I honestly cannot imagine working in a more positive culture"
“I'm always very grateful to work so closely with such a great mentor and recommend all my jobseeking friends to find something where they can have this dynamic :) ”
“Lovely work environment (checks all of 80k's boxes for me), and clients really like us!”
Impact:
There are many incredible and untold stories about people making an outsized impact in the world. By turning those stories into content that people want to listen to, we can inspire others to work on the world’s biggest and most neglected problems.
High autonomy:
This project could take many forms, and the person hired for this role would be responsible for deciding on an approach and taking it from idea to reality.
Opportunity for growth:
If you excel in the role, there will likely be other creative projects that require an owner.
Work life balance:
We set our own deadlines and take mental health and burnout seriously.
Additional Information
Employment Status: This is a contractor position.
Compensation: $35-60 per hour, depending on previous experience.
Benefits: There are no benefits for contractors.
Location: Ideally, candidates will be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or in the United Kingdom. However, remote work arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates.
Time Zone: Must be able to meet with guests and team members based in California and UK time zones.
