LAist Podcast Editor - On Call; Temporary

Who We Are

LAist is a member-supported public media network whose mission is to strengthen the civic and cultural bonds that unite Southern California's diverse communities by providing the highest quality news and information service on air at LAist 89.3, online at  and through LAist Live Programming & Events. Since our founding in 1999, LAist has been a fast growing, innovative, multi-platform public service newsroom.

Every day, our staff helps audiences catch up on the latest headlines, solve the complexities of life in Southern California, and connect curious communities to one another.

LAist is looking for a temporary
, on-call editor to support the on-demand team with the production and editorial work on Inheriting:
Season
2. Inheriting is LAist’s Asian American and Pacific Islander history podcast. The right candidate is ambitious, strategic and collaborative. You are as passionate about storytelling and making unforgettable audio as you are in elevating the work of others.

You will wear many hats: editor, writer and coach. You will work with the host/reporter, senior producer, executive producer, and producers – some new to long-form journalism.

What you should possess: several years  experience in long-form storytelling and an excellent ear for sound; excellent editorial judgment; a wealth of ideas; the ability to wrangle talent; a competitive and nimble spirit, who is comfortable experimenting and pivoting when needed; a love for writing and structure and an appreciation for the art of editing and being edited. You are also good at giving feedback and receiving it.

We are especially interested in candidates with some knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander history and/or immigration history.

This is a temporary, part-time role, estimated to be 15 - 20 hours per week. The position is fully remote or hybrid, requiring strong self-management of time and communication with LAist’s Inheriting team.

Expected Compensation Range: $42 - $100 per hour, not to exceed the posted range. The exact hourly rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Location: Remote or Hybrid

Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled.

• Work closely with a full team of professionals to help shape the long-form narrative and focus and episodes of Inheriting Season 2.
• Edit scripts and rough mixes on both a big picture and a line-by-line basis, ensuring that the podcast is captivating, innovative and enlightening for audiences.
• Have knowledge of soup-to-nuts editing and production tasks, including identifying and interviewing sources, booking, prepping hosts, writing scripts, researching, fact-checking, processing tape and making it sing, and managing talent.
• Help to facilitate group edits and liaison with host after each edits to ensure proper revisions of episode scripts.
• As needed:
  Research ideas for Inheriting, as well as write and edit podcast content (e.g. episode scripts).
• Ensure alignment with LAist’s editorial ethics and standards and mission.
• Collaborate with LAist’s Inheriting podcast team, including audio engineer, host, and producers on a daily basis.
  • Communicate constantly and clearly with other members of the newsroom as needed.
  • Work with other stakeholders within the organization to ensure that our content will have audience and sponsor appeal.
  • Juggle multiple deadlines and responsibilities, in coordination with the senior producer.
• Work with the senior producer and digital staff to determine and edit content for the website and social media as needed. This includes potentially editing video scripts or episodes.
• Help to foster a creative and productive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent work experience.
• 7-10 + years’ total work experience, including one year experience managing the work of other journalists.
• Experience with audio writing,…