OPEN POSITIONS

LIVE WIRE PRODUCTION FELLOW

Live Wire Radio is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Live Wire Production Fellowship. Live Wire seeks to bolster its team with voices from communities that aren't typically represented in radio. Areas of under-representation may include—but are not limited to—race, ethnicity, economic background, sexual orientation, and disability. Live Wire seeks to find an eager, curious, and driven person to join its production team beginning in the fall of 2024. 

Live Wire is an independently produced radio show, recorded live in Portland, OR, and broadcast on nearly 200 public radio stations nationwide with approximately 275,000 weekly listeners. 

Live Wire’s Production Fellowship will be a remote position requiring 20 hours per week for a 10-month tenure. The fellow will be mentored by Live Wire’s production team and will receive on-the-job training plus a paid trip to Portland to attend a live recording.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with the production team on guest booking, content ideas, interview preparation, script writing, editing, and editorial feedback

• Provide and incorporate meaningful feedback throughout the production process

• Collaborate with producers and marketing team on compelling show titles, descriptions, marketing copy/assets, and other marketing campaigns

• Analyze show performance metrics and prepare reports

• Remotely attend weekly host recordings and other meetings

• Assist in various stages of podcast production, from conception to launch

What we’re looking for:

• Passion for media, culture, and the arts

• Strong writing and research skills

• Ability to stick to a tight production schedule, work independently, and multi-task

• Excellent communication and people skills, plus a sense of humor

• Experience with podcast production

“Live Wire in itself is such a unique radio show that putting it together each week has helped me grow as an audio storyteller. The hands-on experience I got helped me improve a lot of technical skills like scriptwriting, copywriting, marketing, and audio production, but it also helped me learn the depths of my creativity. The fellowship also taught me the inner workings of a radio show, and how each and every step is important for a successful show. I loved how each week can lead to a new project or idea and that there’s a supportive team to help guide you. I’ll definitely take the skills, experience, and creative thinking I gained from this program with me into the next steps of my career.” – Jackie Ibarra, Live Wire Production Fellow 2023 - 2024

“As the first production fellow at Live Wire, I felt like I was constantly learning -- about radio, podcasts, live shows, and the arts in general.  I learned what it was like to work with a team on a tight production schedule. I was able to contribute creatively and always felt like my ideas and opinions mattered. This fellowship program is an amazing and fun way to develop new skills and learn from some of the greats.” – Tanvi Kumar, Live Wire Production Fellow 2022 - 2023

Pay is $2000 per month for 20 hours a week for ten months.

Deadline to apply: May 17th, 2024
Fellowship dates: September 3, 2024 - June 27, 2025

Please submit our online application.

MARKETING AND LIVE SHOW INTERN

Are you interested in telling stories or working in radio? Do you want to develop a better understanding of the behind-the-scenes work of podcasting and live show production? Do you want to be a part of interviewing famous authors, artists, and musical guests? If so, an internship at Live Wire Radio might be just for you!

Paid internship positions are for eligible full-time college or graduate students who want to receive college credit or gain professional experience/mentorship and are available 10-12 hours/week. Compensation is $500/month per month. Must have morning availability and one evening per month for live event support.

Interns support the radio production and day-to-day operations of the organization. Some tasks include:

• Writing press releases and newsletters

• Video editing and audio transcription

• Working with archival records

• Researching guests for the show

• Day-of-show errands and merchandising

• Producing content for social media & other marketing

• Attending team meetings

• Other tasks as assigned or desired

Some additional internship perks include:

• Mentorship from every member of the Live Wire Team

• Exclusive merch

• Access to live interviews with guests

• Access to Live Wire events

• Dynamic work environment

• Flexible work schedule

Internship positions are remote except for mandatory attendance at our live show events . We are now accepting submissions for our Fall Internship cycle which runs from September to December 2023. After familiarizing yourself with Live Wire’s mission and episodes, please submit your resume and cover letter to info@livewireradio.org by August 1, 2023.