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We are a small Quaker startup organization with big dreams and an already-popular podcast, and we’re looking for someone talented to take it to the next level.
The Show
Thee Quaker Podcast brings stories of spiritual courage to your ears.
Quakers (aka the Religious Society of Friends) have always wrestled with big questions in their search for spiritual truth. Thee Quaker Podcast is a continuation of that 400-year-old tradition — we’re digging deep to search for innovative stories that explore themes of faith, conviction, and doubt.
George Fox, one of the founders of Quakerism, believed there was “that of God” in everyone, and a “great people to be gathered.” Whether you are a lifelong Quaker, you are seeking a spiritual home, or simply passing by out of curiosity, we know you will find something that speaks to you in our podcast feed every week.
Trust us… for a group of people known for sitting quietly in worship, things can get kind of wild.
Listen to the first 2 seasons.
About Us
Thee Quaker Project is a Quaker online media startup led by award-winning Quaker media creator Jon Watts.
Quakerism is a small denomination spanning the globe, with a wide theological spectrum and a rich history of activism led by our values of peace, equality, integrity and simplicity.
Responsibilities
This staff position is in charge of podcast production from conception to publishing. Each of the tasks below is either directly completed by the podcast producer or else coordinated (overseen) to completion.
Content Development
Develop the look and feel of the show
Guide the staff content brainstorms
Decide on the season themes and episode topics
Podcast Production
Writing
Hosting
Interviewing
Editing
Arrange and support guest contributors
Podcast Distribution and Promotion
Design episode thumbnails, write copy, upload to simplecast and wordpress
Audience Building & Strategy
Analyze data and listenership to maximize audience growth and reach
Work with our social media coordinator to develop social media strategy
Program Income
Implementing strategy for generating support from listeners
Selling & producing ads and sponsored episodes
Qualifications
3-5 years experience producing, editing, and distributing long-form podcast or broadcast episodes, narrative audio, and/or multimedia digital news content
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
Working knowledge of operating audio equipment
Familiarity with best practices on all social media platforms
Ability to work under deadline pressure
Experience with content management/online publishing systems
Strong organizational skills and solid work ethic
Ability to take feedback well and provide self-direction
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Adobe Audition or comparable non-linear digital audio editing software
Proficiency in Wordpress
Proficiency in SEO and other tools for online marketing and audience building
Desired Characteristics
Passion for audio storytelling, conducting interviews, and exploring spiritual journeys
Passion for issues that affect religious communities
Some familiarity with the Quaker religion; an insatiable curiosity to learn more
Excitement about contemplative music thoughtfully woven into well-crafted story
Willingness to explore different formats including assuming hosting responsibilities, shared hosting, and unhosted episodes
Heavy consumer of interview-based programs (This American Life, Radiolab, Reply All, Invisibilia, and similar)
Technological savvy around latest web and mobile apps
Avid social media user
Willingness to experiment and innovate
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while under deadline pressure
Enthusiasm for working in a startup environment
Salary & Benefits
$50-60k/yr based on experience
Health Savings Account contribution of $500/mo for all employees
30 days PTO/yr
This position is remote full-time with a provisional period of 90 days. If you are interested in this job part-time or as a contractor, please indicate that in your application.
To Apply, please prepare the following and upload them to our google form here.
Resume
Cover Letter
3 professional references
A portfolio or reel of samples with descriptions of your specific involvement in each production.
We will begin reviewing applicants on January 20th, 2024. Open application period ends January 31st.
Please make sure to mention Podwires on your application.
⚠️Do you own due diligence on the client? ⚠️
Again, just a little reminder that Podwires Marketplace is unable to vet clients for you, which means that you will need to do your due diligence. If anything dumb happens, like not getting paid by our client, Podwires Hub will not take any liability. Other than that,. Good luck with this project. Please let me know if I can help with anything else.
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