Department or Unit Name Panther Newspaper Position Headcount 1 Position Title Panther Newspaper Podcast Assistant Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027 Term or Semester All Academic Year Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90 Pay Range Information
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On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor David Bryant Supervisor Email davbryant@chapman.edu
Desired Start Date 08/17/2026 Projected End Date 05/21/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 10 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Podcast Assistant works under the Podcast Editor and is responsible for supporting the creation, production, and editing of the newspaper’s podcast content. This role involves supporting the entire podcast production process, from conceptualization, booking guests, interviewing, recording, and publication.
Responsibilities
Support and Produce Podcast Episodes:
Collaborate with the editorial team to plan and develop podcast episodes that align with the papers content strategy.
Record, edit, and produce 1 podcast episode per week.
Manage the scheduling and logistics of podcast recording sessions.
Write scripts and prepare interview questions for interview.
Develop a weekly Chapman-centric podcast in partnership with Chapman Radio.
Ensure High-Quality Audio Production:
Edit and mix audio recordings, ensuring clear sound quality and seamless transitions.
Publish and Promote Podcast Episodes:
Manage the distribution of podcast episodes on various platforms (e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud).
Work with the Digital Marketing team to create promotional materials, including episode descriptions, social media posts, and graphics.
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop strategies for increasing podcast visibility and audience engagement.
Attend weekly staff meetings throughout each semester.
Required Qualifications
Background in podcast production.
Desired Qualifications
Prior experience with The Panther or a comparable publication.
Proficiency in audio editing software.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required work samples should include relevant podcast(s) created, produced, and/or edited.
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS
