POSITION OVERVIEW

Aftersight provides news, information, and resources in audio format for people who are blind, have low vision, or benefit from alternatives to print. We provide free access to volunteer read and recorded audio editions of newspapers, magazines, and more 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Aftersight is a 501c (3) nonprofit. The Assistant Podcast Producer is a part-time, core member of Aftersight's Programming Team. This role is to create dependable production capacity, give the Volunteer Spotlight and Blindsight programs clear ownership, protect deadlines and quality standards, and establish backup coverage across Aftersight's podcast network. The position will manage the complete podcast production process for these programs, including guest coordination, preparation, recording, editing, publishing, and post-publication quality control. This position would be cross trained as a backup producer for all Aftersight shows and could assume additional shows as capacity and competence grow.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Podcast Producer will have primary production responsibility for the following programs : Volunteer Spotlight - Monthly Blindsight - Weekly Core Responsibilities Pre-Production Researching upcoming guests and episode topics. Preparing guest bios, interview notes, talking points, and host briefing materials. Coordinate with guests and hosts before recordings. Making sure recording links, materials, and other necessary information are prepared before the show. Preparing Riverside studios and production assets for scheduled recordings Recording Support and manage Riverside recording sessions when assigned. Confirm microphone, audio, video, and connection quality prior to recordings. Troubleshoot routine recording issues. Communicate comfortably and professionally with guests, hosts, volunteers, staff, and people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Editing and Production Edit and master podcast audio to broadcast quality

• Perform occasional basic video editing when required
• Complete quality-control reviews before publication
• Write and edit titles, descriptions, metadata, and episode information Maintain and manage episodes postproduction
• Publish completed episodes through Transistor
• Verify episodes after publication
• Maintain accurate episode records and production status Maintain and manage Production documentation and system
• Keep the Aftersight Podcast Operations system current
• Follow established production workflows and standard operating procedures
• Document new procedures as systems change Identify and resolve production issues
• Proactively identify routine problems and resolve them
• Communicate early when a deadline, recording, or publication is at risk Other duties and assignments assigned Training and Expectations The new producer would begin with a structured onboarding and shadowing season (2-4 weeks).

The producer would earn independent production and publishing authority after demonstrating consistent performance quality, reliable communication, and sound judgment.

Training would include:

Aftersight's production standards Audio-editing and mastering expectations File organization and naming conventions Riverside recording workflows Transistor publishing Metadata and episode-copy standards Production-calendar management Quality-control procedures Post-publication verification Guest and host communication Backup production for all major shows

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent. 1-2 years of podcast production experience preferred, including experience with recording, editing, guest coordination, publishing, or similar end-to-end podcast production responsibilities. Proficiency with at least one digital audio workstation (Adobe Audition, Audacity, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Reaper, or similar software) Familiarity with Riverside or another remote recording platform Strong computer skills, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Salesforce, Google Workspace & Docs. Familiarity with or experience working with those that are blind or low vision preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Podcast production experience Ability to complete full podcast editing and mastering Strong writing and editing skills Strong organization and deadline management Ability to learn Riverside, Transistor, and Aftersight's production systems Basic video-editing ability Comfortable communicating with guests and hosts Capable of participating in interviews or appearing on-air when needed Open to feedback, proactive, and able to work independently after training Excellent people skills. Able to work well with team members. Demonstrates healthy boundaries. Well organized and pays attention to detail. Able to multi-task effectively. Excellent communication skills. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and think on their feet. Awareness and respect for diverse backgrounds.

Employment Requirement:

Hybrid schedule with requirement to be onsite 3 days a week in Louisville, CO, as assigned by the Manager.

Candidates We Seek:

A diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to our ability to create and deliver exceptional content, products, and services that represent our communities, and we believe that empowering all our employees to share their ideas and experiences will fuel creativity, innovation, and inspiration. Aftersight is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE),

M/F/D/V/SO Pay:

$25.00 - $27.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you familiar with or have you worked with people who are blind or have low vision? Do you have pDo you have proficiency with at least one digital audio workstation, such as Adobe Audition, Audacity, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Reaper, or similar software?roficiency with at least one digital audio workstation (Adobe Audition, Audacity, Logic Pro, Pro Tools. Reaper, or similar software)

Experience:

Post Production :

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Louisville, CO 80027 (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Louisville, CO 80027