We’re Hiring!

We are looking for an experienced and passionate part-time producer for our “Special Edition Saturday” interview segments on The NewsWorthy. Keep reading for more info!

Special EditionS Producer

Remote; part-time; freelance ~10 hours a week

Key Responsibilities:

  • Brainstorming and Planning:

    • Generate fresh ideas for interview segments and podcast episodes.

    • Plan and maintain our content calendar that aligns with current trends, timely news, and audience interests.

  • Guest Coordination:

    • Identify and pitch potential guests for interviews.

    • Handle guest bookings, scheduling, and coordination.

    • Ensure guests are briefed and prepared for their interviews.

  • Research & Question Creation:

    • Research and compile background information relevant to the episode topics and guests to share with the host.

    • Develop insightful and relevant questions for the host to facilitate engaging and informative interviews.

    • Verify and fact-check information and claims made by guests to ensure accuracy and credibility.

  • Audio Editing:

    • Edit audio interviews for content, clarity, and time.

  • Episode Review and Publishing:

    • Write and publish engaging episode introductions, teases, descriptions and show notes.

    • Review and publish weekly episodes on the designated platforms in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

  • Strong writing and research skills.

  • Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

  • Background in news or journalism preferred

  • Experience with audio editing software preferred

Logistics:

  • This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere.

  • Flexible working hours, especially if you plan ahead, with the occasional need to meet tight deadlines due to breaking or timely news.

About The NewsWorthy 

The NewsWorthy® is a popular daily news podcast all about making it faster, easier and more enjoyable to stay up-to-date with the day’s news! 

Pew research found two-thirds of Americans feel news burnout, so we’re on a mission to help people stay informed — without feeling depressed or overwhelmed. We do it with our signature ‘fast, fair, fun’ approach to news: 

FAST: Get caught-up in around 10 minutes and get on with your day!

FAIR: Our team provides unbiased, fact-based reporting. We help listeners understand what's happening and share perspectives from a variety of sources — all without shouting pundits, echo chambers, or misinformation.

FUN: With our friendly, casual and conversational tone, we provide a wide variety of stories so the news isn’t only the doom-and-gloom stuff. We keep listeners up-to-date on everything from politics to tech to entertainment and more…

We also provide short interview segments on our weekend 'Special Edition Saturday' segments that offer more in-depth insights about a news-related topic.

Since founder and award-winning broadcast journalist Erica Mandy quit her decade-long career in television news to launch The NewsWorthy in 2017, the show has continued to flourish. Its rapidly growing audience size and millions of downloads led to an investment from PodFund and has garnered attention within the exciting, still-evolving podcast industry.

The NewsWorthy has been listed as a top 25 daily news podcast on Apple Podcasts, named a 'Best Podcast' by Harper's Bazaar, recommended as the best ‘hands-free’ news by Fast Company, listed on Podcast Magazine’s Hot 50 podcast charts, featured in WWD, People Magazine, and more. 

While we’ve seen success so far, we’re excited about continuing to grow The NewsWorthy and our rockstar team. We want to take our company to the next level with YOUR help!

How to Apply

This role is a work-from-home 1099 position. If you think you might be the person we're looking for, then we can’t wait to hear from you!

Please fill out the application form below:

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