Producer (News & Current Affairs)
A project or contract position at Message Heard , London, UK
Salary range: £28,000 to £34,000 (yearly rate) - subject to experience
Message Heard is looking for a full-time producer to join our team.
Come and work with us! ABOUT MESSAGE HEARD
MH is a podcast production company that works on audio and video podcasts. We have a number of ongoing and imminent projects that fall under our own editorial slate, co-productions with like-minded storytellers, exciting branded productions and commissioned work from the likes of Audible, Wondery, BBC and more.
ROLE DESCRIPTION As Message Heard’s newest full-time in-house producer, you’ll be working on a brand new daily show in partnership with a large established media organisation, with a particular focus on news and current affairs.
This is why we’re looking for a producer with a minimum of 2+ years of experience who can apply a broad range of thinking and creativity to projects of any sort! If you're someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, this role is for you. Each day you'll tackle a new and exciting topic that is hitting the headlines. Day-to-day you will pitch, produce and publish these short format podcasts, satisfying a large listener space who are as fascinated with the latest news and current affairs as we hope you will be!
Reporting to our Head of Content Development and Production Manager via your line manager, the ideal candidate is a talented writer who has a passion for the craft and a proven track record for producing high-quality content, especially within the news and current affairs space.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Chasing guests
- Recording and producing guests online
- Delivering clean, sharp edits and mixes to MH’s professional standard
- Series planning and idea development
- Identifying potential news stories for the day’s coverage
- Attending daily production meetings/briefings with client
- Script writing
- Delivering to a production timeline
- Support and collaborate with your MH colleagues when needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of experience in audio production
- Proficient with Adobe Audition
- Experience with visual storytelling (desirable but not the primary skill required)
- Experience on a range of productions (i.e. varied genres and formats)
- Experience with recording audio over Riverside (desirable)
- Keen interest and experience in creating content focussed on news and current affairs (desirable)
- Demonstrable passion for podcasts
- At ease in a busy and demanding work environment
- Comfortable working independently and being proactive
KEY INFORMATION
- Initial fixed term 12-month contract
- Earnings of between £28-34k per annum dependant on experience (on a pro rata basis)
- The opportunity to work with one of the UK’s leading podcast companies
- Join a rapidly growing and award winning business
- Be surrounded by a creative and motivated team determined to produce high performing and high quality content
- Remote/In-office hybrid work environment
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