Freelance Producer Pool (Politics)

Persephonica is looking for an experienced freelance news and current affairs producer to join the Political Currency team. You will have a proven track record of creating entertaining and informative podcasts, radio programmes or documentaries.

About Persephonica

Persephonica is one of the UK’s leading production companies, behind hit podcasts such as Miss Me? for BBC Sounds, Political Currency, and Dua Lipa: At Your Service. We are known for creating premium, habit-forming podcasts fronted by the world’s biggest talent.

You will be joining a supportive team which values our production talent as much as the huge names we work with in front of the microphone. We are committed to diversifying the audio industry. We are a small but growing team, who think on our feet and have exceptionally high standards.

The Role

We’re looking for a freelance producer to support us on the Political Currency with Ed Balls and George Osborne podcast, and for other current affairs shows currently in development.

Requirements:

At least 3 years demonstrable experience producing successful news and current affairs programmes - whether radio news programmes or podcasts or documentaries. This does not include work experience or work undertaken whilst studying.

Advanced audio editing skills including mixing and mastering. Familiarity with Adobe audition is essential. You will be asked to produce and edit audio that’s ready for publication without the support of a sound engineer.

We’re looking for a journalist who has a strong interest in politics, the economy and how the world works. You will have a passion for news and current affairs and have a keen eye for engaging and important stories, told with rigour.
Sound editorial judgment and a strong knowledge of media law.

Experience of working with high profile talent and big name guests.

The ability to run recording sessions in a studio or remotely, using recording equipment and software such as Riverside, and experience recording audio on location
A flair for creating viral social media moments and writing fun and engaging copy. Video editing skills are preferable.

This a fast-paced show. You will be a highly-organised team player, and a great communicator with the ability to manage tight deadlines. Political Currency is recorded and published on the same day.

Rate

£260-300 per day, depending on experience and skills.

Location

The podcast is recorded either at our studios in Shoreditch, East London on Thursdays. You will be working remotely on other days.

To apply, please email hello@persephonica.com with the subject FREELANCE PRODUCER.

It will be helpful to read a short cover note as to why you are the best person for the role. We’d also like to see your CV and any examples of your finest work - please send links rather than attaching audio files. You must have the right to work full time in the UK.

Please ensure that you meet the requirements before applying - only applications which do will be considered. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are afraid that we are unable to reply to candidates who have not made it to interview stage.