Stories To Action is seeking a creative Audio Editor/Engineer contractor with strong skills in podcast producing and a passion for using audio storytelling to drive social change.

If you are passionate about SRHR, and want to push forward young people’s rights during COVID-19, Stories To Action is looking for an Audio Editor/Engineer to join our ‘Not Your Usual Subjects’ podcast production team!

Role Description:  Audio Editor/Engineer (As an Independent Contractor Audio Editor/Engineer, the hired person will not be an employee, but contractor on retainer.)
Start Date: June 2021
Location: Remote/Worldwide [stable internet connection required]

EXPECTATIONS

• Engage as a core technical expert within Not Your Usual Subjects’ production team during the conceptualization phase
• Lead and finalize the full editing process of the podcast development: including but not limited to recording, mixing, and production.
• Provide technical support to podcast host and guests through quality assurance and troubleshooting during pre-production, recording and post-production editing
• Work efficiently, meeting deadlines and deliverables

WHAT YOU BRING

• Passion and commitment to creativity and activism: youth rights and empowerment; global health and human rights
• Strong background in audio production – either working in radio or podcasting
• Solid audio editing skills and experience with audio editing software – in particular: ZenCastr and Podbean.
• Knowledge of best practices for multi-track audio editing, sound design, mixing
• Strong communication skills
• An eye for detail and the ability to follow directions and execute on feedback.
• Creative and persistent “can-do” attitude

TIMELINE

Co-created drafting of podcast content will occur through the month of June, 2021. The recording podcasts will happen in short succession from the month of July through the middle of August, 2021. Editing of the podcast audio will fall in September, 2021. The production of audio deliverables linked to promoting the podcast would be needed in October/ November.

First deliverable: Podcast Jingle

Second deliverable: Six Podcast Episodes

Third deliverable: 15 Sound bites for social media/ promotion use ( 2 per episode and 3 to be determined snippets)

PAYMENT

A total of  €1,008.00 will be paid following the successful completion of the aforementioned deliverables.

It is understandable that it is not always possible to fit 100% of the competencies outlined. If you feel you are a strong fit for this role with the motivation to grow, please still apply. Per our commitment to meaningful youth participation,  we strongly encourage those under the age of 30 to apply. We additionally encourage the applications of women, LGBTI+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities, sex workers, people living in humanitarian settings and those from the Global South.

HOW TO APPLY

ABOUT THE PODCAST 

Not Your Usual Subjects brings you fresh and unheard youth voices and perspectives on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on long-standing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) issues through a six-part youth-led podcast series. Together we will dive deep into important yet under-reported themes: sexual pleasure; Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) rights and violence; sex work; self-managed abortion; SRHR and disability; and SRHR in humanitarian settings. Not Your Usual Subjects aims to center youth voices and engage  policymakers, researchers, practitioners, youth and the wider public to ‘build back better’ as we live in and transition out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: Stories To Action