JOB POSTING

POSITION TITLE: PODCASTING TRAINER

REPORTS TO: IREX Program Representative

LOCATION: International, Remote (IREX may require that certain training assignments be conducted in-person in Turkey).

ABOUT IREX

IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information.

POSITION SUMMARY

IREX is seeking a PODCASTING TRAINER to design and deliver a series of workshops and courses for Syrian media partners through IREX’s Supporting Independent Media in Syria II (SIMS-II) program. IREX has several partners (radio, TV and online) that produce Arabic-language broadcasts, including current affairs and news programs, to Syrian audiences.

The trainer will work with the partner organization to establish a consistent presentation style and format for their podcast operation. It should give the team the skills and understanding of podcast formats to engage audiences and to create a unique sound for their digital and online audio content. The workshops will address podcast presentation, production, and distribution. The training will be carried out remotely. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designing a podcast training program and workshop.
• Delivering a podcast training program and workshop.
• Creating a consistent podcast sound and strategy for the partner.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five years’ professional podcasting experience, preferably with a news or current affairs background.
• Excellent training and communication skills. 
• Experience of working in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) geographic region preferred.
• Demonstrable experience as a trainer and consultant.
• Native Arabic language skills required.

To Apply:  Please send a resume and a cover letter that includes a daily rate.

Prior to engagement candidates will be asked to provide references. Engagement will require a successful reference check.

Application deadline:  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a verbal interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Engagement will require submission of a sample work product and successful reference check. 

IREX may at its discretion ask for additional information. Issuing this call does not commit IREX to select any candidate. IREX reserves the right, based on availability of funding and consultant performance, to increase the duration and/or enter into subsequent contractual agreements with the selected Consultants without re-publicizing the opportunity. 

Late submissions will only be considered if in the best interests of the project, and then only at IREX’s sole discretion.

IREX has the right to withdraw this announcement at any time.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.

All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled