Producer, The Inequality Podcast at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Department



Harris Stone Center



About the Department



Why Policy? For a better world. Why Harris Public Policy? Because when it comes to better policymaking, evidence matters. We work at the frontiers of data collection and analysis, using the latest technology and social science methods to design policies that work for society. We conduct rigorous inquiry in an environment of innovation and risk taking. We collaborate across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, adopting new methodologies to drive better solutions. We engage with our city, our world, and our leaders every day to evaluate and test our ideas. And we lead with our passion for driving social change, knowing that passion alone does not equal impact.



Job Summary



The James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility at the University of Chicago advances groundbreaking, interdisciplinary research on the origins and nature of contemporary inequalities.


By bringing together an interdisciplinary community of scholars to exchange ideas, integrate approaches, and confront empirical challenges, the Stone Center generates the rigorous research necessary to guide effective policy solutions to ameliorate socioeconomic inequality, promote mobility, and improve economic well-being.


The job performs routine assignments related to planning, preparing and disseminating information through the internet, social media or other digital channels designed to keep the public informed of the University's perspectives, programs, and accomplishments. Work is performed with a moderate to high level of guidance, and typically includes marketing, press relations, creative editorial and design services, and internal communications.



Responsibilities

• Produce audio for The Inequality Podcast, an initiative that fulfills the Stone Center's pedagogical mission by producing content that amplifies empirically grounded research and policy for an information-hungry and curious audience.
  
  


• Oversee audio recording and editing processes, establishing and maintaining high standards for audio quality, considering speech modifications, volume modulation, ambient noise, and other necessary qualitative factors.
  
  


• Shape framing, structure, and tone for each episode in collaboration with the executive director, faculty hosts, and writers.
  
  


• Establish series calendar and deadlines, shepherding episodes from inception through the final mix.
  
  


• Review, iterate on, and approve final audio mixes and edits, also giving notes on all drafts of outlines and scripts.
  
  


• Ensure the highest creative and journalistic standards for scripts, mixes, and metadata.
  
  


• Leverage audience metrics and real-time analytics to inform decision-making.
  
  


• Contribute to social media marketing efforts for the podcast.
  
  


• Gathers and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view, with moderate to high levels of guidance and direction.
  
  


• Builds knowledge of the University, processes and customers.
  
  


• Performs other related work as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications




Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Preferred Qualifications




Education:

• Master's degree.
  
  

Experience:

• 2+ years experience in audio production and audio journalism.
  
  


• Experience collaborating with production teams.
  
  

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of Audacity, Captivate, Squadcast, and other editing or recording software.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Strict adherence to deadlines.
  
  


• Organized, collaborative, and creative thinker.
  
  


• Ability to comfortably receive and act on constructive feedback.
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment.
  
  

Application Documents:

• Resume (required)
  
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.



Job Family



Communications



Role Impact



Individual Contributor



FLSA Status



Non-Exempt



Pay Frequency



Biweekly



Scheduled
Weekly Hours



10



Benefits Eligible



No



Drug Test Required



No



Health Screen Required



No



Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required



No



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