Applications for the positions of Podcast Officer and Podcast Team Member (Host/Editor) are CLOSED
All positions are unpaid and open to students and young professionals with a good command of English.
Would you like to make a real impact on the discussions shaping the future of Europe? Are you keen to work with a diverse international team as part of a multinational think tank? Do you have experience editing, scripting or hosting a podcast, or are you looking to gain some?
The European Student Think Tank is an international forum for student-led discussions on European policy and practice, bringing together like-minded individuals from across Europe and beyond.
Podcast Officer
Responsibilities
The person covering this role would be responsible for the day-to-day management of the podcast team. Tasks will include:
- Supervising the editing of scripts and tracks, ensuring the quality and content of each episode are in line with the themes and principles of the organization;
- Facilitating the organization of recording sessions and ensuring the regular publication of new episodes;
- Oversee the various sections of the podcast team, ensuring communication among team members and reporting to the Editors-in-Chief;
- Be in charge of outreach both inside and outside the organization.
Benefits
- Opportunity to gain experience in a thriving and developing team: EST’s podcast channel is ready to enter its second season after an incredible debut. Our episodes were played over 450 times across 39 countries.
- A Global Network: The EST is your chance to work closely with an international team of writers and editors from both European and non-European countries, and to form connections based on your common interests.
- Skills: Volunteering as for the EST will shape and develop a variety of skills, from your ability to communicate in a team and organise around differing commitments, to strengthening your understanding of the different publication and writing styles through our training workshops.
- CV and Recommendation Letter: The EST will look great to an employer, demonstrating a passionate interest in shaping policy and the world around it, and a sustained understanding of international and European affairs! We are more than happy to provide a recommendation letter for our contributors once they finish their terms with us.
Requirements
- Excellent command of editing and writing skills in the English language;
- Experience with podcast/radio scripting and/or editing;
- Minimum sound editing experience welcome;
- An interest in, and knowledge of, a wide range of European affairs;
- Strong Communication and Teamwork skills;
- Strong organisational skills, especially when it comes to time management;
- A minimum commitment to the EST throughout the 2021-22 academic year.
Application Process
- Curriculum Vitae
- A Cover Letter that includes:
- Your motivation
- Your experience with podcasts (if applicable)
- What you would bring to the team
- An original writing/recording sample or editing sample
Please submit your application via the link below:
https://forms.gle/yThAYxehAN9kafnCA
Podcast Team Member (Host/Editor)
Responsibilities
As a Podcast Host you will:
- Record high-quality episodes on a weekly basis;
- Cooperate with rotating guests on the creation of episodes’ scripts and questions;
- Working with Editors to revise the content and make sure they’re in line with EST standards.
As an Editor (Script and/or Sound) you will:
- Oversee the creation of scripts and points of discussion that will be addressed during the recording;
AND/OR - Perform sound editing tasks to finalise the publication process;
- Occasionally contribute to the recording and content creation process where necessary;
- Working with hosts and guests to revise the content and make sure they’re in line with EST standards.
Benefits
- Opportunity to gain experience in a thriving and developing team: EST’s podcast channel is ready to enter its second season after an incredible debut. Our episodes were played over 450 times across 39 countries.
- A Global Network: The EST is your chance to work closely with an international team of writers and editors from both European and non-European countries, and to form connections based on your common interests.
- Skills: Volunteering as for the EST will shape and develop a variety of skills, from your ability to communicate in a team and organise around differing commitments, to strengthening your understanding of the different publication and writing styles through our training workshops.
- CV and Recommendation Letter: The EST will look great to an employer, demonstrating a passionate interest in shaping policy and the world around it, and a sustained understanding of international and European affairs! We are more than happy to provide a recommendation letter for our contributors once they finish their terms with us.
Requirements
- Excellent command of English;
- Previous experience with Radio/Podcast production;
- Experience with Audacity, Reaper and other sound editing programs is desirable;
- Familiarity with Anchor is welcome;
- Interest in, and knowledge of, a wide range of European affairs;
- Strong Communication, Teamwork and Organizational skills;
- Commitment throughout the 2021-2022 academic year.
Application Process
- Curriculum Vitae
- A Cover Letter that includes:
- Your motivation
- Your experience with podcasts (if applicable)
- What you would bring to the team
- An original writing/recording sample or editing sample
Please submit your application via the link below:
https://forms.gle/UCAS2H9DmHWJEPVa9