Producer (1099 Contractor)

City Cast is recruiting qualified contract audio producers to provide audio editing, mixing, and other production support to our daily podcast teams on an on-call basis. We’re seeking skilled freelance audio producers with relatively flexible schedules and deep experience in Audition and Descript that can work with city teams on workdays during City Cast work hours.

As an on-call producer, you would be contacted when we need coverage for one of our city teams, typically due to a staffing gap. Depending on network needs, assignments can range from one week to three months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit and mix audio quickly and capably in Descript and/or Audition with a high level of accuracy. Mix episodes with music in Audition and enhance audio by EQing and/or applying effects that address common audio quality concerns regarding remote audio (reverb, sibilance, plosives, etc.). 
• Produce live recorded remote interviews in Riverside and Zoom.
• As needed, contribute to other aspects of podcast production, such as researching episode ideas, drafting prep documents and scripts for hosts, writing show notes and episode titles, and guiding hosts on delivery. 
• Contribute to an inclusive, kind, supportive work environment that enables you and teams to do their best work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A high level of proficiency in Audition and Descript, including audio enhancement using Audition effects, plugins, or EQ’ing. Has experience editing and mixing episodes from start to finish without handing them off to an audio engineer for a final mix. 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work well with a variety of stakeholders. 
• Experience editing and mixing on a tight timeline without sacrificing quality. 
• Can commit to full work days on weekdays with city teams and on that team’s time zone.

Required:

• To be considered for this role, you must be located and authorized to work within the United States.

This is a contract (1099) position with flexible hours. Compensation will be based on an hourly rate. As a contractor, you will not be eligible for company benefits (health insurance, paid time off, etc). Work will be remote. City Cast is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. Read about our mission and core values here. We encourage everyone to apply.