1A Plus Podcast Producer (Producer I)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC seeks a 1A Plus/Podcast Producer for WAMU 88.5. You will edit and package daily content for live broadcast and on‑demand listeners, ensuring timing and editorial integrity.

The role requires strong audio editing skills, newsroom judgment, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. You will manage distribution across platforms, coordinate sponsorships, and mentor interns and freelancers as part of a collaborative production team with a hybrid on‑campus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in audio production or journalism.
• Strong editing, writing, and editorial judgment.
• Experience with audio editing and sound design.
• Ability to meet tight daily deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized.
• Willingness to mentor interns and freelancers.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit the Daily 1A Plus and 1A Podcast, repackaging live content for on‑demand audiences.
• Oversee production workflows, ensure timing, pacing, and format requirements are met.
• Coordinate host retracks, sponsorship messages, and funding credits.
• Distribute podcast and Plus versions across platforms on schedule.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

WordPress

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut Pro

CMS

Job description

American University is a student-centered research institutionlocated in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges,internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creatingmeaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University

Department:

Production

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Modality:

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union:

Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and RadioArtists (SAG-AFTRA)

Job Description:

Summary:

WAMU 88.5 is a public media station owned and operated by AmericanUniversity. WAMU is the source for local, regional and NPR news andoriginal programs in Washington DC. Since 1961, WAMU has beenamplifying voices and sharing stories from the many neighborhoodsand communities in the District of Columbia, Maryland andVirginia. The 1A Podcast/ Plus Producer is responsible for the integrateddaily production and distribution of both the 1A podcast and 1APlus products (versions of the daily program created for memberstations that don’t air 1A live), ensuring timely and uninterrupteddelivery to both broadcast and digital audiences. Working under the direction of the Senior Supervising Producer,this individual serves as the primary producer responsible for thedaily preparation, editing and distribution of these products This includes re-packaging and re-editing content from the liveversion of 1A that airs each morning to ensure it a) meets theneeds of the dozens of broadcast stations that air 1A Plus acrossmultiple time zones and b) that the broadcast program isappropriately edited to meet the differing expectations of theon-demand podcast audience. The producer edits content as needed,coordinates host retracks, ensures the various products meet alltiming requirements, and incorporates sponsorship messages, fundingcredits, and other required program elements. In addition, thePodcast/Plus producer uploads and distributes both podcast and Plusversions, ensuring all deadlines are met. This position reports to the Senior Supervising Producer, 1A.

Essential Functions

1.) Produces and Edits the Daily 1A Plus and 1A PodcastProducts

• Repackages and re-edits the live 1A broadcast into productstailored for both member station and on-demand podcastaudiences.
• Edits and assembles program content, including pacing, timing, and flow while preserving the editorial integrity of the originalprogram.
• Supervises host retracks and incorporates sponsorship messages,funding credits, and other required program elements.
• Ensures all products meet editorial, broadcast, and technicalquality standards.

2.) Performs the Technical Production, Quality Control, and Distribution of the Daily 1A Plus and Podcast Products

• Oversee final production workflows to ensure timely anduninterrupted delivery across broadcast and digitalplatforms.
• Performs final quality assurance and verifies all timing andformatting requirements are met.
• Uploads, publishes, and distributes podcast and 1A Plusproducts according to established production schedules anddeadlines.
• Troubleshoots production and distribution issues to ensurereliable daily delivery.

3.) Supports the overall production of other 1A programming, withspecific responsibilities for producing Rebroadcasts (showsre-aired on holidays etc.) and Evergreen Editions (the regularlyupdated emergency programs provided to stations in case ofsignificant technical difficulties).

4.) Provides guidance and technical assistance to 1A staff andcollaborators regarding podcast and 1A Plus production workflowsand serves as a resource to support operational continuity.

Competencies

• Serving Customers.
• Displaying Creativity.
• Prioritizing and Organizing.
• Acquiring and Analyzing Information.
• Supporting Coworkers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time.
• 35 hours per week.
• Hybrid work modality (3 - 4 days per week in office).

Salary Range

• $68,656.00 annually.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in audio production, journalism, broadcastproduction, or a related field.
• High level of aptitude with audio editing and sound design,with a firm grasp of one or more editing platforms.
• Experience of and aptitude for working on tight dailydeadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to offer andaccept constructive feedback.
• Highly organized, experience setting up audio file inventoriesand tracking tape assets.
• Demonstrates an interest in mentoring other teammates,including freelancers and interns.
• Strong writing skills and editorial judgment.
• Experience using multimedia content production and other onlinetools to edit photos, audio, and video, (WordPress, Adobe, FinalCut Pro).
• Experience working with content management systems (CMS).
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Driven and determined, demonstrated creative problem-solvingskills.
• Keen understanding of national and international currentevents, and excellent news and narrative judgment.
• Time management skills, flexibility, and ability to workeffectively in a dynamic, unpredictable news environment.
• Committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace andteam environment.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time withor without notice.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefitoptions

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successfulcompletion of a background check.
• Employees in staff positions at American University mustdeliver their services to the university from either the Districtof Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at theuniversity.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties andresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any timewith or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.

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