Podcast Production Assistant

About the role

Unruled Masses (UM) supports ordinary people seeking communities governed by the rule of law, equal treatment, and accountable leadership. As a nonpartisan organization, UM exposes and counters corruption—abuse of entrusted power for private gain that harms the public interest—across political institutions, housing, workplaces, schools, healthcare, and beyond. The mission includes researching and exposing abuses of power, educating the public, empowering nonviolent civic action, and inspiring hope through community. UM shares research, tools, and training in plain language with the public, partners, journalists, researchers, and policymakers so people can recognize corruption, protect themselves and others, and act together. Powered by a diverse volunteer team with backgrounds in human rights, intelligence, military, political science, law, technology, data science, creative arts, and communications, UM believes diverse perspectives are essential to recognizing and addressing corruption. In this role, you will help engineer and amplify the literal voice of a global pro‑democracy network, producing media that prompts real‑world action.

Responsibilities

• Studio Setup & Operations – Manage physical and digital studio configurations, preparing microphones, lighting grids, and camera placements to ensure every recording starts with zero friction.
• Video & Audio Editing – Assemble raw, multi‑cam video and audio tracks into sharp, fast‑paced episodes using industry‑standard platforms (e.g., Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Descript).
• Scriptwriting & Story Structure – Collaborate with researchers and hosts to outline episodes, write narrative scripts, and draft compelling introductions and segment transitions that keep audiences hooked.
• Camera Assistance – Support in‑studio and remote film sessions, checking exposure, framing, and focusing parameters to maintain a broadcast‑grade visual identity across media assets.
• Show Notes & Distribution Asset Building – Draft comprehensive show summaries, resource links, and transcripts, while pulling impactful clips and audiograms to power civic action digital campaigns.
• Exceptional volunteers may take ownership of the end‑to‑end post‑production workflow for high‑profile flagship episodes or investigative miniseries.
• Develop distinct visual and audio branding systems (intros, stingers, motion graphics templates) for national or international distribution campaigns.
• Direct live, multi‑camera recordings or manage field production setups for community trainings and special partner events.
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