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Western Sound is a podcast production company based in Los Angeles, Calif. We’re hiring an experienced true crime reporter / producer to investigate a series of crimes committed by a group of individuals and then write an 8-episode limited series based on that reporting. 

This is a fully remote, contract position based in Los Angeles, CA that will start in March and is estimated to be completed at the end of July. The reporter / producer will be responsible for finding sources; conducting interviews; interfacing with the courts, police, prosecutors office, and other lawyers to acquire materials; synthesizing the narrative; and writing the scripts to be read by the host. 

Candidates for this position should have experience reporting and writing limited series / true crime podcasts. They should be very organized and efficient. They should have a track record of finding difficult sources and convincing them to go on record. They should know their way around the Los Angeles and Federal criminal court systems, and have contacts in law enforcement. They should have experience reporting, structuring, and writing complex stories; a facility with broadcast-style writing; and a working knowledge of audio editing software (Descript and/or Pro Tools preferred). 

Folks from diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. 

About you: 

• You have a minimum 5 years reporting / producing experience; you know how to identify and cultivate sources, use the LA criminal courts, work with law enforcement, approach victims with empathy and sensitivity
• You have a minimum 2 years experience reporting and producing true crime limited series podcasts with at least one successful true crime show under your belt
• You are completely at ease with all facets of audio reporting – from using gear to cutting tape to stringing out and writing complete stories
• You have a working knowledge of audio editing software (this project will use Descript and Pro Tools)
• You’re a very good long form audio writer: you know how to structure stories and episodes; broadcast-style writing comes very easy to you, as does writing to tape in creative ways 
• You are very efficient and can work very quickly. You’re extremely organized in everything from note taking, to tracking source material, to creating episode archives

The details:

Job title: Contract Senior Reporter / Producer

Compensation (total contract): 45k-55k (estimated 4-5 months timeframe)

Benefits: not eligible 

Location: Southern California 

To apply: send your resume and a cover letter that speaks directly to your relevant qualifications to jobs@western-sound.com. Use the subject: “Contract Reporter / Producer” and include where you are located and minimum 3 links to your true crime podcast work. 

Application deadline: March 5, 2025 

Western Sound puts diversity at the core of our business: our employees’ diverse backgrounds, orientations, histories, and cultures make our shows better, more interesting and more successful.

Western Sound is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, disability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by law.

Western Sound is a podcast production company based in Los Angeles, Calif. We’re hiring a producer and senior producer with strong reporting and writing skills to make an exciting, new, weekly, true crime show that’s sure to be a chart-topper. 

Candidates for these roles should have experience working in True Crime, including finding compelling stories, reporting them out, accessing criminal court records and databases, gaining access to sources, and writing long form content. 

Additionally, you should be a “full stack” producer – able to record interviews, edit audio, direct hosts, and add music and sound design to create dynamic and exciting mixes. Social video editing is a plus. 

Candidates for the senior producer position should have all those skills and additional experience running shows, including creating editorial processes, evaluating stories, editing longform audio, strong host direction skills, and client management experience.

This is a weekly show, expected to go about a year, so you’ll be working under tight deadlines week-in and week-out. You must be a highly organized producer, quick decision-maker, and very fast cutter. These positions are 100% remote but the show host is located in Southern California so there’s a strong preference for local people. 

Folks from diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. 

About you: 

• You have a minimum 4 years experience producing long form, true crime podcasts, including reporting and writing. 
• You have experience recording, cutting and mixing tape into complete stories. 
• You’re very good at Descript and Pro Tools
• You’re a very good long form audio writer — structuring stories and broadcast writing come very easy to you, as does writing to tape in creative ways 
• You are very organized in everything from note taking, to tracking source material, to your Pro Tools sessions, to creating episode archives
• Additionally, senior producer candidates should have a minimum 3 years long form editing experience, minimum 2 years show running experience, and demonstrable client management experience

The details:

Job title: Contract Producer or Contract Senior Producer (depending on experience / skill level)

Compensation (total contract): Producer: 80k – 100k; senior producer: 95k – 115k (estimated 12 month timeframe)

Benefits: Not eligible 

Location: Remote but strong preference for Southern California (our studios are in L.A.’s Highland Park neighborhood)

To apply: send your resume and a cover letter that speaks directly to your relevant qualifications to jobs@western-sound.com. Use the subject: “Contract Producer Position” or “Contract Senior Producer Position” depending on which position you’re applying for. Include where you are located and minimum three audio samples that are directly relevant to this statement of work. 

Application deadline: Feb. 28, 2025 

Western Sound puts diversity at the core of our business: our employees’ diverse backgrounds, orientations, histories, and cultures make our shows better, more interesting and more successful.

Western Sound is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, disability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by law.