NAARCA seeks to appoint a freelance Podcast Producer.

The Nordic Alliance of Artists’ Residencies on Climate Action (NAARCA) aims to build a long-term bridge between the Nordic countries and Scotland around the most pressing global issue of our time. The collaboration is founded upon the geological, climatological, historical, and linguistic similarities that unite both regions, and is the starting point for a permanent, expansive and holistic network of radical cooperation. The NAARCA residencies collaborate on research, institutional change and public education around climate action. NAARCA members are Cove Park (Scotland), Saari Residence (Finland), Arctic Culture Lab (Greenland), Artica Svalbard (Norway), Art Hub Copenhagen (Denmark), Baltic Art Center (Sweden), and Skaftfell – Center for Visual Art (Iceland). Read more about NAARCA and the team involved here. 

NAARCA are pleased to announce a new opportunity for a freelance Podcast Producer. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven producer to create a new podcast series of eight episodes, published over two years. 

Format

The podcast format will be a combination of interviews and conversations (in English). Each podcast episode will have a host and two guest speakers. The speakers come from Nordic Countries and Scotland and represent different scientific, artistic, activist and indigenous knowledge. The guest speakers and topics will be planned in collaboration with NAARCA members and the advisory committee.

Discussion Topics

  • Climate crisis and its effects on the Nordic region
  • Matrix of sustainability (ecological, social, mental and financial)

Target audience

  • International artists’ residencies and contemporary arts organisations, artists and audiences
  • Art universities and colleges
  • Stakeholders of each residencies 

Key Responsibilities of the Podcast Producer 

  • Plan and produce the podcast series in collaboration with NAARCA members and the advisory committee 
  • Contact potential speakers and conduct preliminary interviews to script each episode 
  • Create a production schedule and commit to publishing 4 episodes in 2022 and 4 episodes in 2023
  • Conduct interviews and facilitate the dialogue between host and guest speakers 
  • Provide an introduction contextualising each episode 
  • Conduct post-production edits, sound mixing and design 
  • Prepare each episode for publishing on various podcast platforms 
  • Design and implement distribution plan 

Person Specification

  • Experience producing conversational and/or interview-style podcasts  
  • Knowledge and understanding of podcast publishing process and distribution on various platforms 
  • The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Strong attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved
  • Ability to communicate effectively and graciously with a wide range of people, from grassroots activists and artists to academic and policy leaders 
  • The ability to edit raw recordings into engaging and informative episodes that educate, inspire, and entertain the audience.
  • Technical experience of basic sound mixing and post-production editing
  • An active interest and passion for climate-related issues, such as food, energy, water, transportation and climate justice, and its intersection with the arts and creative industries 
  • Knowledge and understanding of how the climate crisis impacts Nordic countries and/or Scotland, a plus 

Production Budget 

Producer Fee: 12000 € // £10,015
Speaker Fees: 8000 € // £10,000

How to Apply 

To apply, please follow this link to our application on JotForm. You will be invited to attach a CV and answer a few questions. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the post is filled. Our first review of applications will begin on 21 April 2022.  

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and we are committed to having a Team that consists of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage applications from African Diaspora people; South, East, and South-East Asian Diaspora people; Middle Eastern and North African Diaspora people; ethnically diverse people; people with disabilities; and all those who have been historically underrepresented within the cultural sector. Our intention is to better reflect society as a whole in our Team in terms of race, religion, ability, gender, age and socio-economic status. 

We will accept submissions in audio or video formats if this is preferable to a written application. Please send any audio or video submissions via email to Alex Marrs, Cove Park’s Programme & Communications Producer at alex@covepark.org 

If you consider yourself to have a disability, please let us know if there are any adjustments to the application process that would be of assistance to you.

Cove Park is committed to safeguarding privacy and related data within recruitment processes and abides by all appropriate General Data Protection Regulations. 

Image: NAARCA representatives at Cove Park, November 2021.