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RESEARCH EDITOR
Fluent Knowledge is seeking a research editor to manage initial research, fact-checking, and pre-interview responsibilities for written, audio, and video content on topics related to politics, psychology, media, and wellness. Research would help inform podcast guest outreach, soliciting contributors for written content, and developing content strategy across multiple media platforms.
Greatly prefer candidates with a master’s and/or PhD level background. At least two years of experience in research and a background in public-facing content is a plus. Demonstrated professional interest or experience in at least one of the content verticals (politics, psychology, media, wellness) is required, and any interdisciplinary background is a plus.
Fluent Knowledge produces deeply researched, insightful media and publications on a select number of high-impact subjects. Our current catalog includes the New York Times-lauded podcast, “The Purple Principle,” a show about the perils of polarization, and the award-winning podcast “My Body Odyssey,” which chronicles the rewards and challenges of individuals pursuing active lifestyles despite chronic illness, recurrent injury, behavioral issues and more. We are currently expanding our content strategy beyond podcasts to include digital publishing and video.
This is a 1099 contractor position with approximately 10-15 hours per week for a 6 month contract beginning this spring. Pay is hourly and competitive, based on experience. Schedule flexibility, team ethos, and a preference for candidates in the East Coast time zone is ideal.
To apply, please send a CV with a brief statement of interest to: robert.pease@fluentknowledge.com.
CONTENT MANAGER/DIGITAL EDITOR: SERIOUS SUBJECT MATTER (POLITICS, PSYCHOLOGY, MEDIA, WELLNESS) BUT FOR GENERAL INTEREST READERSHIP
Fluent Knowledge produces deeply researched, insightful media and publications on a select number of high-impact subjects. Our current catalog includes the New York Times-lauded podcast, “The Purple Principle,” a show about the perils of polarization, and the award-winning podcast “My Body Odyssey,” which chronicles the rewards and challenges of individuals pursuing active lifestyles despite chronic illness, recurrent injury, behavioral issues and more. We are currently expanding our content strategy beyond podcasts to include digital publishing and video. Help us create and convey deep, insightful content on important topics and issues.
Fluent Knowledge is seeking an experienced Content Manager/Digital Editor to edit and promote general interest articles on politics, psychology, media, and wellness. There are six related objectives for this position:
Promote written content via social media, including tags to and backlinks from authors and author’s affiliations; previous contributors, and other relevant accounts.
Research important topics that are not well explained in the news that would benefit from a deeper, multidisciplinary approach. To take a few examples: Economic inequality, political gridlock, psychological tribalism, media silos, etc.
Recruit writers with deep expertise (scholars, journalists, lawyers, NGO professionals, etc.) to draft articles for the Fluent Knowledge website on selected topics.
Fact check and edit content for length, format, clarity, and tone; reshape it for general interest readership by adding humor, snappy language, questions, etc.
Source graphics to accompany the written content, such as charts, graphs, stock images.
Potential development of e-books and print books on topics with the most reader engagement and ongoing importance.
The editor may also be involved in the production of podcasts and/or videocasts on these same topics, including background research, interview preparation, script construction, outreach and promotion, etc.
Insatiable curiosity is requirement #1 along with solid writing and editing skills and the ability to work remotely with a small team. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of relevant experience in publishing and/or journalism with high quality publications and written content.
Experience with CMS on WordPress is extremely helpful in updating and highlighting website content. Experience with SEO best practices is also preferred. Other important tools are Google Analytics, MailChimp, Google Drive, Slack and major social media platforms (Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, Mastodon, Twitter).
This position will begin with an initial trial period of 3 months with an expectation of 15-25 hours per week. Competitive pay with bonus based on relevant experience. Please send a CV with writing samples to robert.pease@fluentknowledge.com.
EXPERIENCED FIELD PRODUCER/AUDIO ENGINEER, MY BODY ODYSSEY PODCAST (& VIDEOCAST)
Help us take our show to the next level and a wider audience!
Seeking an experienced Field Producer/Engineer based in the Northeast (preferably New England) to play a major role in the production of our second season of My Body Odyssey (MBO), a podcast about the rewards and challenges of an active lifestyle.
The Field Producer/Engineer will set up and monitor the recording process at a variety of athletic events (charity runs & rides, local triathlons, ultimate disc tourneys, etc) where MBO records interviews with participants facing health and wellness challenges.
When developed into episodes, we call these everyday athletes “protagonists.” Season One protagonists included:
Iron Woman Diane, an amateur but accomplished triathlete with type one diabetes;
Joe & Josie, tandem cyclists who do not let Josie’s progressive MS keep them from riding in almost any weather
Jules, a cancer survivor who has not missed a day of rowing through several bouts of chemotherapy.
Episodes are constructed from interviews with these protagonists, ambient event sounds, and interviews with medical experts on the relevant conditions.
MBO Field recordings are of two kinds:
Audio (& possibly video) recording of individual protagonists before, after, and during activities, such as biking, running, cycling, and yoga, etc
Setting up and recording individuals as well as event sounds (starting line, finish line etc) at Boston Marathon, Pan Mass Challenge, Head of the Charles Regatta, etc., to capture the energy, enthusiasm, and importance of these events to the wellness journeys of our protagonists.
Weekend availability for recording events is a necessity for this position, as personal transportation. Ideal candidates will have worked with medical/wellness subject matter in previous projects and have episode production experience as well, preferably in ProTools. Video experience is also helpful in adapting full episodes into short video highlights for social media.
Past experience in producing shows with high audio and storytelling standards (such as NPR/PRX neworks) is desirable.
This is a 1099 contractor position with approximately 15-30 hours per week for a 6 month contract beginning late February or early March. Pay is at or above NPR and AIR standards. Schedule flexibility, team ethos and sense of humor during the inevitable tech glitches are also highly valued.
To apply, please sample two episodes of MBO and send a CV with portfolio links and feedback on those MBO episodes to: robert.pease@fluentknowledge.com.