KPBS Freelance Podcast Editor (Bi-lingual)
San Diego State University Research Foundation
- San Diego, CA
- $32.00-39.32 per hour
- Contract
- Part-time
- Review rough cuts and edit podcast episodes in both English and Spanish for the KPBS arts and culture podcast ‘Port of Entry’
- Ensure that podcast content reflects the unique cultural perspectives and voices of the San Diego and Tijuana border region
- Collaborate with podcast hosts, producers, and contributors to develop compelling storylines and content ideas
- Provide feedback and guidance to podcast hosts and contributors to improve their delivery and storytelling.
- Suggest improvements to story structure and script and work with teams to implement changes
- Ensure accuracy and cultural sensitivity in all podcast content, including proper pronunciation of names and terms.
- Manage workflow efficiently to meet project deadlines and maintain consistent quality standards.
- Assist in translations of content in both English and Spanish.
- Conduct research on relevant topics related to San Diego and Tijuana arts and culture to inform content creation.
- Stay informed about emerging trends and developments in podcasting and media production.
- Find ways to ensure and enhance clarity, flow and engagement across podcasts
- Demonstrated editing skills with a keen understanding of narrative storytelling
- Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.
- Demonstrated experience in broadcast and online writing and editing.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to maintain consistency in tone, style, and messaging across different podcast episodes with attention to detail
- Knowledge of and familiarity with podcast hosting platforms and distribution channels.
- Knowledge of audio production techniques, including sound design and mixing.
- Knowledge of audio editing software such as Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, or Audacity.
- Three to five years of full-time professional, proven experience as a podcast content editor, or progressively responsible journalism experience, or experience in a comparable position as a copy editor, an assignment editor, producer or line editor, with experience managing producers or journalists with a portfolio demonstrating content editing proficiency.
- Lived experience in San Diego and Tijuana, along with a deep familiarity with the arts and culture scenes including local artists, venues, events, and trends, in both cities
- Fluent in both English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
- Experience working in public media or with nonprofit organizations focused on community engagement.
- Active engagement in San Diego and Tijuana cultural communities and networks.
- Deep understanding of the cultural nuances and dynamics of both San Diego and Tijuana
- Candidates must reside in California, or be willing to relocate, and live within a commutable distance to the SDSU campus at the time of hire.
- Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results (including a criminal record check).
- San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets/Title IX Employer