TRUE CRIME WRITER/PRODUCER (**Applications Due by April 12th, 2024**)

JOB DETAILS

Job Type: Independent Contractor/Per-Episode Basis (starting at $1,200.00 per full-length episode, upon completion.)

Number of Hires for this role: 1

Position Type: At-will, Independent Contractor/Per-Episode Basis (Remote/From Home)

Eligibility: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Application Deadline: April 12th, 2024

Qualifications

  • Ability to work independently, set and adhere to strict publishing deadlines, and maintain positive responsiveness to constructive feedback.  

  • Excellent research, writing, proofreading, and production background (podcasting preferred but not required).

  • Proficiency in basic audio editing & production (Adobe Audition or ProTools preferred; Audacity or other opensource experience permissible).

  • Enthusiasm for learning and working with a small, close-knit, and at times - highly collaborative team.

  • Ability to source public domain & FOIA criminal case information, audio, archival information, and video utilizing a combination of state & federal public data request standards.

  • Strong ability to research, review, and source raw court testimony, public domain audio, and criminal case details – with an eye for identifying critical details, need-to-know plot points, and portions of criminal cases that elicit an emotionally engaging response from the audience.

  • Hyper attention to detail.

  • An extensive understanding of appropriate literary sourcing practices, plagiarism, and copyright infringement.  

  • Exceptional organization, time management, and communication skills.

jOB DUTIES

  • Writer/Producers sources and develop unique episode case pitches using the Reach Freaks, LLC proprietary formula of crimes involving missing & murdered people not widely covered by other podcasts and/or digital media.

  • Complete all research, writing, and basic primary source audio compilation (including original writing and selection of legally sourced primary source audio clips that do not invade any third-party, copy, or other licensing rights) of 45-60 minute (estimated) true-crime podcast episodes for the Invisible Choir™ true crime podcast within 14 calendar days of written approval.

  • Submission of full-length sample narrative and primary source audio in .MP3 format (combined for estimating episode duration, and primary-source audio only uncompressed .WAV track for final audio engineering).

  • Accurate timestamping notation sources for all primary source audio included in the final script.

  • Contractor agrees to submit Script and episode Show-Notes using the Client’s proprietary standard template format.  

  • Ability to schedule, conduct, and record guided interviews with individuals possessing knowledge or insight relevant to approved episode topic.

  • Factcheck and appropriately source all information presented and included in submitted written scripts, show notes, and episode summary materials.  

  • Document and contextualize all information sources for episode show-notes and script factchecking process.

  • Participate in weekly team conference calls – where the Writer/Producer will give succinct updates regarding pitch and case writing & production progress with the Reach Freaks, LLC team.

SALARY

Writer/Producers are paid a starting rate of $1,200.00 per full-length episode script, upon completion. Higher rate is commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY

Send an email to info@invisiblechoir.com with the subject “Writer/Producer Application” and include the following attachments by Friday, April 12th, 2024:

  1. A cover letter expressing your interest in the position and desire to interview.

  2. A resume highlighting all relevant current and past employment and personal/hobby experience pertaining to the Writer/Producer position responsibilities detailed above.

  3. A sample true-crime episode script appropriately sourced, written, and arranged in the Invisible Choir™ style of storytelling – or one that you have written previously and/or published. Your work will never be used or published without appropriate permission and compensation.

  4. A download link to a sample 15-minute portion (minimum) .MP3 mock-up of your episode script, including both paced narrative and primary sourced audio demonstrating your command of story arc, understanding of fair-use public data, and development of emotionally engaging content.

    * Only completed applications adhering to the instructions above will receive a response and/or invitation to interview.