Job Title: Part-Time Podcast Producer
Show: Can We Talk Podcast (Hy-Lo News)
Compensation: $1,000/month (Contracted, Remote)
Estimated Hours: 10–12 hours/week (at least one week a month the work load will be less than 10 hours)
Location: Remote (South Florida knowledge is a strong plus)
Start Date: June 1, 2025
First Produced Show: June 12, 2025
Show Airs: Thursdays at 5:30 PM ET (attendance not mandatory)
About Hy-Lo News:
Hy-Lo News is a Black-owned digital news platform that amplifies the voices of Black and Brown Millennials in South Florida. Our weekly Can We Talk Podcast dives into trending news, local politics, and cultural commentary that matters to our community.
Position Summary:
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and politically savvy Podcast Producer to join our team. The producer will help power our weekly news show by curating engaging topics, managing show logistics, and ensuring timely delivery of production materials. This is a part-time, contracted position ideal for someone with a strong understanding of government, investigative reporting skills, and a passion for community-driven journalism.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct weekly research and reporting for show segments, focusing on local, state, and national politics and trending social issues
Watch and analyze government meetings and agendas to extract timely and compelling topics
Develop and update the weekly Run of Show document, ensuring it’s ready by Thursday at 7:00 AM ET for review by host Janéy Tate
Attend weekly Hy-Lo News editorial meetings to align show content with current events and newsroom priorities
Coordinate with the Virtual Assistant to schedule and confirm show guests
Gather and organize relevant links, visual graphics, and multimedia assets to serve as visual aids during the show
Track ongoing story developments and provide follow-up updates for previously discussed topics
Pitch and pursue deeper, investigative reporting topics for long-form podcast segments
Note: While the show airs live on Thursdays at 5:30 PM ET, the producer is not required to attend the live broadcast.
Qualifications:
Strong grasp of local government and political structures in South Florida, the state of Florida, and U.S. politics
Demonstrated ability to track, analyze, and report on complex issues
Experience reading public meeting agendas and identifying key items for reporting
Sharp editorial judgment and storytelling instincts
Ability to manage time independently and meet consistent weekly deadlines
Collaborative attitude and comfort working with a small, passionate media team
Bonus: Journalism background and/or previous podcast production experience.
TO APPLY:
Looking to fill position ASAP! To apply send resume and work samples to Publisher Janéy Tate at Janey@hylonews.com.