National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)

Reuters Weekend Sound Designer, Podcasts (Level 1 Journalist - Temp Guild)

NEW YORK, NYPosted 19 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company, as it is posted by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) but the role is for Reuters.

  • Job overview

    The Reuters Weekend Sound Designer role is a temporary position focused on enhancing the flagship Reuters World News podcast through expert audio design and storytelling on weekends.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The Sound Designer will design and mix audio for daily podcast episodes, collaborate with producers and reporters to enhance storytelling, maintain high technical audio standards, and work a weekend schedule from Saturday to Wednesday early mornings.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have experience in podcast or audio-first media sound design, advanced proficiency with Adobe Audition and Descript, knowledge of audio editing techniques, loudness standards, remote recording tools, and a passion for news and current affairs.

  • Company information

    Reuters is one of the world's largest and most trusted news organizations, known for its flagship Reuters World News podcast.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is based in New York, New York, with weekend shifts from Saturday to Wednesday early mornings.

  • Application process

    Applicants must apply by Sunday, August 3rd, with the job posting powered by Journalismnext.

  • Unique job features

    This role involves shaping the sonic identity of a major news podcast with creative sound design under tight deadlines, using advanced audio editing tools and remote recording technologies.

Company overview

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is a prominent organization dedicated to advocating for Black journalists and media professionals. Founded in 1975, NABJ focuses on providing training, support, and networking opportunities to enhance the careers of its members. The organization generates revenue through membership fees, sponsorships, and events such as their annual convention, which is one of the largest gatherings of journalists in the country. NABJ is committed to increasing diversity in newsrooms and ensuring fair representation of Black communities in media coverage.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your advanced audio editing skills and experience with podcast sound design, emphasizing proficiency in Adobe Audition, Descript, and multitrack workflows as specified by NABJ.

  • Emphasize your ability to work under tight deadlines, collaborate with producers and reporters, and your knowledge of technical audio standards like LUFS, EQ, compression, and mastering chains to demonstrate your fit for the role.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including the NABJ corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant podcasting or media job boards to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect with current audio or podcast team members at NABJ on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent NABJ podcast episodes, asking about the weekend shift experience, or inquiring how sound design enhances their storytelling.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'sound design,' 'podcast audio,' 'Adobe Audition,' 'Descript,' 'audio editing,' 'LUFS,' and 'multitrack workflows' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.

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