American Public Media Group

Support and shape the long-form narrative of Inheriting Season 2 through editing, scripting, and collaborating with the team. | 7-10+ years of experience in journalism or audio production, with strong editing, storytelling, and research skills, and experience working collaboratively. | 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 LAist.com 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. Position Summary 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. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Position Responsibilities • 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. Required Education And Experience • 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, interviewing, and editing. • Experience working collaboratively with creative and editorial talent. • Experience with research, reporting, interviewing, storytelling, audio editing and sound design. Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities • Well-established depth of reporting skills; and an understanding of the need for interpretative reporting on often complex and many-layered issues • Superior abilities in creating story ideas, writing, editing, producing and reporting. • Superior abilities in structuring stories and delivering high impact narratives. • Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to accept feedback and criticism. • Demonstrated ability to work within a team. • Excellent writing skills. • Creative field and studio production skills. • Excellent interpersonal communications skills. • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. • Ability to work independently. • Access to computer with digital audio editing equipment. • Understanding of journalism ethics and standards. • A track record of developing content that draws on diverse perspectives. • Top-notch organizational skills, attention to detail, deadlines and time-management. • Excellent communication skills, written and spoken. • Ability to multitask. • An independent work ethic combined with a love for and patience with the collaborative process. • Ability to produce programs that meet SCPR standards. • Ability to evaluate content/quality/sound and act decisively with sound judgment. • Knowledge of new media applications for digital distribution, audience engagement and community networking. Preferred Skills And Experience • Experience editing podcasts for national audiences. • Experience using Adobe Audition, ProTools, or other audio editing software • Familiarity with the first season of Inheriting. Reporting to This Position: None Physical Demands And Working Conditions • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. • Ability to travel as required. • Physical Demands: • Required to move about in an office environment • Reach with hands and arms • Balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch • Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping • Working Conditions: • Moderate noise level LAist (LAist 89.3/LAist.com/LAist Studios) is diverse in race, ethnicity, language, culture, social class, national origin, religious and political belief, age, ability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation in addition to other markers protected by law. At LAist, We Strive To Create An Inclusive Environment Where We All Feel Pride In Who We Are And What We Do. We Are Encouraged To Show Up As We Are – Always Embracing And Recognizing That Our Diversity Is What Brings Us Together. Our Fundamental Commitment To Diversity • Enriches LAist and provides an atmosphere in which all human potential is valued • Promotes learning through interactions among people of different backgrounds and many perspectives, and • Enables the organization to prepare all employees to promote social responsibility, equity, freedom, and productive citizenship in a global society All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage you to apply.

Support the digital team by sourcing and optimizing images, rewriting radio stories into articles, applying SEO best practices, and participating in team meetings and trainings. | Must be a current student or recent graduate able to work full-time, with strong organizational and communication skills, and an interest in journalism and economic news. | Position Information • Start Date: January 5 – June 5, 2026 • Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00pm) • Location: Remote (anywhere within the U.S.A.) • Compensation: $20.00/hour • Application deadline: Application will close once finalists are selected Intern, Digital - Marketplace Eager to gain digital experience at one of the top business news shows in public radio? The Marketplace digital team seeks a creative, motivated intern who has an active interest in business and economic journalism. This internship will provide support to the digital team, which is responsible for our website and newsletters. You will have an opportunity to work alongside editors, reporters, and producers with a focus on making sure the website is kept current and engaging. You will learn how to strengthen skills in reporting, writing, homepage curation, SEO and remote teamwork. Key Learning Goals The goal of this internship is to provide immersive learning and real-world experience through impactful projects. Our goal for you is to: • Gain insight into the journalism industry and Marketplace’s properties: In addition to original reporting for the website, the digital team works across the newsroom with radio and podcasting teams. • Learn how to help the website team drive audience engagement and help further our mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country. • Get tangible experience in daily website homepage curation for a journalism organization. • Hone your reporting and writing skills. Responsibilities In this hands-on role, you will work directly to: • Help to source, optimize, and place relevant images into digital stories. • Research and add links to Marketplace stories. • Work with team members to rewrite radio stories into website articles. • Use SEO best practices to help come up with headlines. • Join the digital team meetings and trainings. • As time permits, can pitch, report, and write original articles with your own byline to be published on Marketplace.org. Benefits • Eligible to accrue sick time off. • Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA. • Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan. Programming • Participate in robust on-boarding experience. • Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc. • Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspectives of the organization. Required Qualifications • Students who are currently enrolled and have completed one year of their post-secondary program, are enrolled in a graduate program, or have earned a degree in the last 18 months. • Must be able to work 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, roughly 9:00 – 5:00pm) for the duration of this internship. • Self-starter with an interest in journalism and how economic news intersects with people’s lives. • Strong organizational and communication skills. • Ability to meet deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively. • A team player who is accountable, proactive, and solution oriented. Preferred Qualifications • Coursework or experience in journalism and ideally specifically digital writing and editing. • Ability to create charts, maps graphs for the website a plus but not required. • Working knowledge of Content Management Systems. • Working knowledge of Photoshop. • Working knowledge of AP style. Next Step In The Application In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. Please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following: • What interests you about this internship? • What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field? Physical Demands And Working Conditions • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. • Physical Demands: • Required to move about in an office environment or in your own home and sit for extended periods of time. • A place to work undisturbed at home while in remote situation • Required to move about in the community. (only after COVID) • Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. • Working Conditions: • Moderate noise level. • Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media are grateful for the long-time, generous philanthropy of Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan for investing in the future of public media through transformational internships and fellowships. Their recent grant will significantly strengthen our internship program, produce enriching programming, and prepare the next generation for careers in public media. We are pleased to recognize this generous support in the name of the program – the MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM.