Associate Producer / Field & Story Producer (Part-Time Contract)

Posted 7 weeks ago

A project or contract position at Flatbush Cats, Brooklyn NY, USA

Salary range: $45.00 to $65.00 (hourly rate) - subject to experience

Project Summary Flatbush Cats, in collaboration with creative studio None Other, is producing an 8-episode podcast series alongside short-form video storytelling to support its mission in animal welfare and community engagement.

We’re hiring a part-time Field & Story Producer to support podcast and video content - capturing compelling moments in the field, conducting interviews, logging selects, and ensuring editorial materials are well-organized and delivered on time. This is a great opportunity for a field-savvy creative with strong instincts for narrative, an ear for real-world audio, and a deep sense of respect for community and cultural context.

**** Please note, you must apply by visiting the following site. https://bit.ly/AssociateProducerApp

Flatbush Cats is actively seeking diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and ideas in the workplace. We encourage people from traditionally underrepresented groups and marginalized communities to apply.

Key Responsibilities

1. Field Producing: Story Capture for Podcast & Video

   • Act as field producer for podcast and short-form video content
   • Conduct interviews with community members, volunteers, and Flatbush Cats team
   • Capture ambient sound, observational moments, and visual footage (B-roll) that enrich story texture
   • Identify meaningful arcs and moments; flag potential mini-stories or short-form content
   • Coordinate logistics, build trust with participants, and ensure clear, ethical consent practices
   • Prepare field notes and summaries to support editorial scripting and edits

2. Post-Production Support for Podcast

   • Log and timecode all raw audio from field sessions, interviews, and co-host recordings
   • Pull selects that align with narrative beats, themes, and emotional tone
   • Organize transcripts, selects, and notes according to existing file naming and workflow systems
   • Collaborate with Podcast Producer and Executive Producers to meet weekly deliverables
   • Ensure all materials are delivered on time to keep post-production on schedule

You Are

• A thoughtful interviewer with a strong sense of pacing, emotion, and human connection
• Comfortable working in unpredictable field settings and managing on-the-ground logistics
• Methodical and organized in your file management, logging, and communication
• Flexible, collaborative, and responsive—especially under changing or imperfect conditions
• Sensitive to the cultural context of Flatbush’s diverse community; you lead with empathy and care in both your interactions and your storytelling
• Passionate about community-based storytelling, animals, and accessible media

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience producing or assisting on podcasts, radio, or documentary projects
• Strong comfort conducting interviews and capturing sound-rich natural audio
• Familiarity with basic video capture (smartphone, mirrorless, DSLR), including framing, lighting, and sound
• Solid understanding of file management, metadata, and cloud-based collaboration tools
• Familiarity with TNR or a willingness to learn while in the field
• Competency with tools like Airtable, Google Drive, Slack, and Notion
• Basic editing experience in audio/video is a plus but not required

Podcast Development & Workflow Context This podcast is a branded content series grounded in Flatbush Cats’ mission and long-standing community presence. Episodes are developed collaboratively by Flatbush Cats and None Other and shaped by years of trust-building and local knowledge.

• Each episode begins with a detailed outline that guides production and post
• Fieldwork is structured around known stories and themes—this is not open-ended reporting
• The goal is to capture real-life moments that support and bring to life a pre-existing story structure
• The team works closely with known collaborators and subjects aligned with the values of the series
• This role captures relevant story tape within that framework, while being sensitive to community relationships and tone

Tools & Workflow

• Must own or be proficient with professional audio gear (e.g. Zoom H5/H6, lav or shotgun mic, headphones)
• Comfortable capturing video on smartphone or DSLR/mirrorless with good composition, lighting, and sound awareness
• Ability to organize files, log interviews, and maintain backups using shared cloud systems (Google Drive, Descript, etc.)
• Must adhere to established file naming, folder structure, and release documentation processes
• Familiarity with Airtable, Slack, and collaborative Google environments is essential

What You’ll Get

• Paid, mission-driven field work that directly contributes to animal welfare and community storytelling
• Training and mentorship on rescue best practices and ethical storytelling
• Creative collaboration with a supportive team
• Flexible scheduling and part-time structure that accommodates other commitments

Pay Range

• Field Reporting / Interview Capture: $65/hour

• Post-Production / Logging / Admin: $45/hour

• Compensation aligns with the nature of the work: higher for field production, and standard editorial rate for support tasks.

• Candidates using their own equipment may be eligible for a gear stipend

• Lower hourly rates may apply in exchange for consistent part-time hours from July–October

Timeline

• Mid-July to Mid-October 2025

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