Podcast Management Inc is hiring: Reporter I in Indianapolis

Reporter I

This is a full-time, in-person position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

About Us

audiochuck is a fast-growing, dynamic company that is driven by our mission to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Our team is made up of immensely passionate people who love what we do and don’t stop until we’re proud. Excellence is required at audiochuck – we have a responsibility (and privilege) to honor the voices of those whose stories we tell. We approach our content with empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Advocacy is an essential part of the audiochuck culture as we strive to positively impact victims and their families through use of our time, money, and resources.

Committed to developing our people and fostering a long-term team of talented media professionals, we are seeking motivated top talent to join our amazing team. If you’re exceptional at what you do, possess an innate desire to work hard alongside a team in creating something meaningful, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then audiochuck may be a good fit for you.

About our Reporter I:

audiochuck is seeking a seasoned storyteller with experience covering criminal justice stories. Our ideal reporter candidate has the chops to interview investigators alongside the necessary empathy to conduct sensitive interviews with survivors and loved ones of victims. This role would work on multiple audiochuck shows, and could include the top true crime podcast in the world - Crime Junkie and our newest weekly show, The Deck.

What You’ll Do:

• Case Selection:

One of the most essential roles investigative reporters play at audiochuck involves case selection. In this process, the reporter finds and vets various cases within the scope of a specific show. Reporters do initial research and identify cases that align with advocacy goals, have sufficient coverage, and match the creative vision for the show.

• Reporting Trips:

Once cases have been identified, reporters will then plan and execute field reporting trips. On these trips, they will conduct interviews, gather photos, and seek to establish a sound base upon which to build an episode or series.

• Records Requests:

An important part of data gathering for reporters involves submitting record requests via local, state, and federal agencies. This often requires tenacity and significant follow-up but can yield incredible publicly available information.

• Ancillary Fact-Finding:

Oftentimes, interviews and record requests alone cannot fill in the gaps of a case. When this happens, the reporter must source additional and relevant case information to bring a robust understanding of the case, and any specific dynamics at play, to the listener.

• Post-Reporting Writing:

In this phase, the reporter is able to pull together all they have discovered to create a compelling and honest narrative about the selected case. When writing on behalf of a host, it is impairment to incorporate the host’s perspective and tone into the script in a seamless way. Incorporating dialogue and in-text citations is also key.

• Final Script Edits & Composition:

After the initial script draft is completed, another audiochuck team member will review the script to ensure accuracy, clarity, and tone are aligned. After these edits are received, the investigative reporter must incorporate them into the script and do a final check for spelling, pronunciation, and citations.

What you will bring to the table:

• Two + years of experience as a reporter

• Experience in the field conducting interviews and submitting record requests via local, state, and federal agencies

• Creative writing skills

• Attention to detail and the skills to find information through public records requests and other means

• Willingness and ability to fact check information

• Collaborative spirit to work alongside our in-house team of producers, reporters and writers

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage several stories and scripts for multiple shows simultaneously

• Willingness to use provided audio gear to capture high-quality sound independently in the field

• Flexibility to pivot and tenacity to find a solution when obstacles arise

• Skills to craft compelling, in-depth stories from your original reporting

• Openness to feedback

• Passion and eagerness to do what it takes to deliver a product that is of service to the victims and their communities

What audiochuck will bring to the table:

• Commitment to intentional leadership development for all employees

• Dedication to company culture and promoting mental health

• A talented team of collaborative and passionate employees to support your work

• An appreciation for diverse work experience and backgrounds

• A chance to work on shows from a leading network for true crime podcasts

• Competitive base salary and bonus incentives

• Comprehensive benefit plan

• 401(k) retirement plan with match

• Paid time off

• Team events and activities

This is a full-time, in-person position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.