Codfather Story Editor (Creative Design)
GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.
At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and one other day, to be determined by their business unit. Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
GBH's Digital Content Team provides GBH's production, journalism and business units with strategic guidance, audience development support, digital content production and support for disciplined experimentation for all of the above. The team is a dynamic, versatile group of digital producers with skills in digital video, podcasting, social media, email and website content development.
JOB OVERVIEW
As Codfather Story Editor, you'll serve as the creative backbone of our series production, from initial concept through final publication. You'll drive story development, and ensure consistent quality and voice across all episodes of "Codfather” (w/t).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Guide/sustain editorial processes for season and episodes
Create and edit episodes that follow the theme, format, and overall direction of the series
Review scripts prior to narration tracking; review and edit structure; write as needed
Develop segment ideas or series concepts
Deliver compelling narration, enhancing storytelling and audience engagement with a clear, professional, and dynamic voice
Collaborate directly with Codfather series host on story direction
Work with GBH Newsroom editor to ensure editorial alignment
SKILL SET
Ability to craft compelling narratives specifically for audio, writing conversational content that engages listeners and paints vivid pictures through sound
Strong skills in developing clear episode roadmaps with engaging intros, logical content flow, smooth transitions, and powerful conclusions.
Thorough research capabilities combined with sharp editorial instincts to ensure accuracy, identify compelling story angles, and refine narratives for maximum impact.
Proven ability to work effectively with hosts, producers, and newsroom editors while incorporating feedback and clearly communicating creative direction
Expertise in ruthless editing to eliminate redundancy and create tight, professional content that maintains listener engagement throughout.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
A minimum of 5 years editing high quality audio content.
Experience working with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work various shifts and times, including evening and special events as needed.
Experience with series-based or narrative podcast production preferred.
Familiarity with public media or educational content production preferred.
JOB SPECIFICS
Remote position
Full-time position
Temporary position
LOCATION
Remote position
