Job Description
Position overview
Working Title: Assistant Producer
Appointment type: Student Assistant
Appointment duration: 6 months with the possibility of extension
Compensation: $30/hr
Hrs per week: 10-20 hrs/week
About the Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public
The University of California, Berkeley Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public is a multi-disciplinary, academic center formed under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. The Center is based on the recognition that discoveries in science are increasingly posing questions for society that science alone cannot address, and for which scientists themselves are often ill-prepared to confront and publics are disenfranchised to shape. The Kavli Center works to break down the barriers that separate scientists, humanities scholars, and the public from each other; providing an inclusive, multi-disciplinary framework for understanding the ethical implications of science and technology, and helping scientific advances be answerable to fundamental human interests. The Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public works to achieve this through training programs, research, and public, stakeholder, and community engagement on ethical questions raised by advances in science.
Project Summary
The “In Utero” podcast explores the ethical and societal dimensions of emerging prenatal technologies. Each episode is centered around patient stories with professional experts (clinicians, scientists, ethicists) viewpoints woven in. It is recorded and produced through the Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public. The project lead is Julia Brown. The podcast aims to bring these conversations out of closed doors and expose members of the public to prenatal technologies & their ethical aspects from multiple perspectives and disciplines.
Duties for this position will include:
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Assist with background notes and suggested questions for guests and experts commenting on a patient story
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Assist with refining podcast content structure / help craft effective storytelling
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Assist with audio editing and mixing as needed
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Prepare episodes for publishing and publish episodes upon approval
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Prepare show notes for episodes
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Assist with podcast correspondence (e.g. send thank you emails and gift vouchers to guests and experts and similar tasks)
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Assist with external communications about the podcast, such as social media or other efforts to promote the podcast
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Assist with identifying and engaging additional outlets for the podcast, including journalistic outlets
Required Qualifications:
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Must have experience with video or audio production
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Must have experience in compelling storytelling techniques
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Excellent reading comprehension and oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate academic and scientific language into everyday language
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Strong project management skills: Able to identify and prioritize publishing tasks to meet weekly deadlines, to work independently and under time pressure, highly organized, detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
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Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
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Graduate level training in journalism
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Experience with making podcasts
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science communication experience
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ethics communication experience
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A podcast listener and enthusiast; be familiar with what good podcasts sound like!
How to Apply
Apply Here
This position is available for Work-Study and non-Work-Study applicants.
Apply with a Cover letter, CV, and three work samples
Application Window
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with final due date: 04/18/2025
Inquiries
Please direct inquires about this position to lwitkowsky@berkeley.edu
