Job Description

Job Description:

Barrons Group is looking for a NY based host and audio journalist for its podcasting team. The host will work with Barrons and Marketwatch newsroom reporters and editors to write and host a daily business and markets podcast. Top candidates for this position will have a professional background in audio journalism, high quality on-air presence and writing skills, plus have experience reporting business and market coverage.

Regular working hours for this role are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and may adjust depending on news coverage needs.

Primary responsibilities include:

* Hosting and writing a daily business and markets podcast
* Sourcing timely news and archival audio

* Helping to book external and internal interview guests and conducting interviews with reporters from Barrons and

Marketwatch

* Fact-checking and ensuring that all journalistic and legal standards are followed
* Proposing new and original ideas for timely and relevant programming

Key candidate requirements:

* At least 3-5 years experience serving as an audio host and/or producer in a daily environment
* Clear communicator with exceptional written and collaboration skills

* Excellent news sense and a strong interest in markets and business

* Demonstrated experience working on news and/or narrative podcasts

* Ability to work early morning hours and work flexible hours as needed

* Track record of hosting quality audio content efficiently under tight deadline constraints

* Bonus points for being adept with operating studio boards as well as field equipment

* Bonus points for experience with audio editing in Adobe Audition and/or Pro Tools software

All interested candidates should submit a cover letter clearly outlining how their skills and experience meet or exceed the key candidate requirements, along with audio links that represent the type of work described. This is a 6 month contract role (with potential of extension).

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .

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Business Area: BG - OFFICE

Job Category: Contingent Workers

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Req ID: 21989