Freelance Podcast Producer (Politics)

We‘re looking for an experienced freelance podcast producer to work on a fortnightly UK-focused politics podcast. We’re looking for someone with excellent production skills across audio and video, strong editorial judgment and a genuine interest in UK politics.

The role will require recording at our studio in London every other week and will involve editing and mixing audio, producing a full video version of each episode and creating social cutdowns. The producer will also help identify and book relevant guests.

Responsibilities

• Recording podcast conversations in our London studio
• Editing and mixing audio to a high broadcast standard
• Producing a full video version of each episode suitable for YouTube
• Creating short-form video cutdowns for social platforms (YouTube Shorts, Instagram, etc)
• Fast turnaround of episodes
• Helping to identify and book guests for upcoming episodes

Requirements

• Significant experience producing podcasts in journalism, politics or current affairs
• A strong interest in UK politics and public debate
• Excellent audio and video editing skills, preferably in the Adobe suite
• Experience producing short-form video from long-form interviews or discussions
• Ability to work quickly and independently to tight deadlines
• Confidence liaising with contributors and helping to secure guests
• Ability to work from our London studio when recording

Please apply with your CV and links to your work, and a short explanation of why you'd be a good fit for the role, to: podcasts@lrb.co.uk

Deadline 31st March.