Posted On: July 31, 2018
Fellowship
Media Organization: Midroll / Stitcher
Company Description
Midroll Media is a leading podcast content company, advertising network and distribution platform that is changing the face of digital audio. It is the parent company of the Earwolf network and its top-ranked comedy podcasts; popular podcast listening platform and content network Stitcher and its premium subscription service; and the Midroll advertising network, representing over 300 of the world's largest podcasts. With offices in Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco, Midroll was founded in 2010 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP).
Job Description
Stitcher is beginning a Breakthrough Fellowship program in Fall of 2018. We are the pioneering podcast network behind hit shows including Stranglers, Levar Burton Reads, Dear Franklin Jones, Unladylike and The Sporkful.
We believe the podcast industry's workforce should reflect society at large, in all its diversity. The Stitcher Breakthrough Fellowship is designed to help recruit diverse talent and promote inclusivity in podcasting. It will provide valuable industry experience and connections, close mentorship, published work for your resume, and the possibility of joining the team at Stitcher full time in the future.
During the fellowship, you will gain broad exposure to various stages of podcast production. Depending on your skills and interests, you could be matched with an existing show or new production, or you may be paired with the show development team to work on finding talent, piloting and launching new shows.
You will be based in either our New York or Los Angeles offices. The fellowship will run for four months, beginning in fall 2018. It is a full-time position, paying $25 per hour pre-tax.
Who you are
We are seeking applicants who identify as part of one or more underrepresented groups in podcasting. Areas of underrepresentation could include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, economic background, sexual orientation, age, and/or ability.
This Fellowship is open to producers from any media, as well as journalists or writers who want to move into podcasting, and other people specializing in audio or media. This is not aimed at recent college graduates; you should have at least 3 years of work experience.
If you're an aspiring podcasting professional seeking experience in a fast-paced environment with ample opportunity for personal and professional growth, we want to hear from you!
To Apply
How to apply
To qualify for an interview, please submit a one-page cover letter explaining who you are and why you are a good fit for this position. In your cover letter, please include an original pitch for an episode of one of Stitcher's network shows, or an idea for a new show for the network. Your pitch should address the "who, why, what" of the story or podcast, the audience, and the reason this episode or new show needs to exist now.
Please submit this with your resume, as one document.
Applicants are encouraged to apply by August 15th, 2018.
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