Associate Producer, Audio

• Pitch, research, and produce 1-2 audio segments per week (12-17 minute conversations) for Science Friday's daily podcast and weekly radio show.
• Pre-interview and book guests, manage recordings, source audio clips, write scripts and questions, and edit audio for length, clarity, and engagement.
• Collaborate with hosts, editor, and audio team; contribute to cross-functional tasks with the Audience team for digital content and social media.

This role helps translate complex science news into engaging, accessible audio content that educates and inspires the public, fostering a deeper understanding of science, technology, and health.

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience covering science or related beats, preferably in radio or podcast production.
• Bachelor's degree with journalism education or equivalent experience; strong audio editing skills using ProTools, Descript, Riverside, or similar.
• Excellent writing, fact-checking, and organizational skills; ability to manage deadlines and work collaboratively.
• Passion for science, technology, and media; curiosity about finding new angles and diverse voices.

Full-time, exempt position with competitive compensation ($60,000 - $78,000 commensurate with experience and location). Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; generous time off (vacation, sick, parental leave); 401K contributions; mental health support; FSA/HSA; and free science books. Remote or hybrid work with 24 days/year in NYC office.

Science Friday is a 100% publicly-funded nonprofit public radio talk show that brings entertaining and educational conversations about science, technology, and health to a national audience, connecting the public with the latest discoveries and smartest minds in science.