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Youth Beat

Junior Producer Apprenticeship

Oakland, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Junior Producer Apprenticeship An entry-level position in video, photography, video editing, and ... Job Summary Youth Beat at KDOL-TV is a non-profit program that offers free media production ...

leeenterprises

Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

Produce coverage that goes beyond press availability, establishing a unique voice on the beat. * Develop sources and break news of all sorts on the Bills beat. * Contribute to our podcasts and ...

Lee Enterprises

Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

Produce coverage that goes beyond press availability, establishing a unique voice on the beat. * Develop sources and break news of all sorts on the Bills beat. * Contribute to our podcasts and ...

leeenterprises

Buffalo Bills Beat Reporter

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

Produce coverage that goes beyond press availability, establishing a unique voice on the beat. * Develop sources and break news of all sorts on the Bills beat. * Contribute to our podcasts and ...

Dhar Mann Studios

Development Producer

Burbank, CA · On-site

Development Producer We are seeking a dynamic Development Producer with a background across digital ... Compose pitches, loglines, treatments, beat sheets, outlines, pitch decks, and long‑form scripts ...

Hearst

Part-time Associate Producer

Rogers, AR · On-site

Local News Associate Producer (Entry Level) 40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR. has an opening ... Make follow up calls and beat calls Requirements * Familiarity with social media * Writing and ...

Hearst

Part-time Associate Producer

Rogers, AR · On-site

Local News Associate Producer (Entry Level) 40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR. has an opening ... Make follow up calls and beat calls Requirements * Familiarity with social media * Writing and ...

Hearst

Part-time Associate Producer

Rogers, AR · On-site

Local News Associate Producer (Entry Level) 40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR. has an opening ... Make follow up calls and beat calls Requirements * Familiarity with social media * Writing and ...

Hearst

Part-time Associate Producer

Rogers, AR

Local News Associate Producer (Entry Level) 40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR. has an opening ... Make follow up calls and beat calls Requirements * Familiarity with social media * Writing and ...

Hearst

Part-time Associate Producer

Rogers, AR

Local News Associate Producer (Entry Level) 40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR. has an opening ... Make follow up calls and beat calls Requirements * Familiarity with social media * Writing and ...

Hearst

Part-time Associate Producer

Rogers, AR · On-site

Local News Associate Producer (Entry Level) 40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR. has an opening ... Make follow up calls and beat calls Requirements * Familiarity with social media * Writing and ...

Impact Narrative Media

... beat * 04 Editorial taste -- opinions about scoring, mix, cadence * 05 Willingness to do the ... Producers who learned podcasting on Zoom and have stayed there * Anyone who thinks the show is ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for beat producer in the United States is $123,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,000.00 and $126,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Beat Producer creates instrumental tracks, often for artists, commercials, films, or other media. They compose melodies, arrange sounds, and use digital audio workstations (DAWs) to produce original beats. Their work involves sound design, sampling, and mixing to achieve a polished final product. Beat Producers may collaborate with artists, sell beats online, or work under music production companies.

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To thrive as a Beat Producer, you need a strong foundation in music theory, rhythm, and sound design, typically developed through formal training or extensive self-study. Proficiency with digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Ableton Live, FL Studio, or Logic Pro, as well as familiarity with audio plugins and sample libraries, is essential. Creativity, collaboration, and adaptability are key soft skills for working with artists and responding to creative feedback. These skills enable Beat Producers to create marketable, high-quality music that meets client and industry standards.

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A typical day for a Beat Producer often involves composing new beats, fine-tuning existing tracks, and collaborating with artists, songwriters, or music engineers either in the studio or remotely. Producers may also spend time sourcing or creating samples, managing project files, and keeping up with the latest trends in music production. The work environment can vary from freelance home studios to collaborative in-house production teams, and schedules are often deadline-driven. Regular communication with clients and creative partners is key to ensuring that the final product aligns with a specific artistic vision.

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To become a beat producer, you typically learn music production skills using digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Ableton Live or FL Studio, develop a strong understanding of music theory and sound design, and build a portfolio of original beats. Gaining experience through practice, collaborating with artists, and networking within the industry can also help establish a career as a beat producer.

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Junior Producer Apprenticeship

Oakland, CA • On-site

Youth Beat
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$20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Junior Producer Apprenticeship
An entry-level position in video, photography, video editing, and production, starting at $20 per hour. This position is open to YouthBeat alumni.
Duration: 2 years Time commitment: At least 16 hours per week, but more hours may be available.
Job Summary
Youth Beat at KDOL-TV is a non-profit program that offers free media production programs to Oakland youth. We provide hands-on training and job experience in video and music production, narrative and documentary filmmaking, photography, design and animation. We teach media to middle school and high school students with the goal of keeping them engaged in school and developing job readiness skills to pursue careers in the media industry.
Over the last few years we have been steadily growing YouthBeat PRO, our social enterprise media production business, as a way to earn revenue for the organization AND to provide hands-on professional training to our youth interns, who work as members of our production crews and editing teams.
As a Junior Producer Apprentice you will sometimes spend your time out on the field during productions, other times in the office managing equipment, editing, or performing other administrative work related to our projects. We are looking for someone that is excited to build their portfolio under the mentorship of a team of professionals. If you have ever opened up a Youtube video to learn something on your own or started a random Google Search to figure out how to do something, you're likely the type of person we are looking for.
You will be required to be on site at KDOL Tuesday and Thursday from 10a-6:30p. Additionally, you may work other weekdays, evenings, or weekends as needed for our production projects.
Key Qualifications
  • Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Organization skills and the ability to maintain a standard video editing process from project creation to archiving and to maintain a neat equipment closet.
  • Prior experience working as a freelance video editor, or casual video editing experience.
  • The ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
  • Take quality notes, document work, and translate client directives into a finalized product.
  • Attention to detail, quick thinking, and a demonstrated proficiency in shooting video and photographs.
  • Proven experience in customer service, with a mindset and goal in developing customer loyalty.
  • Ability to learn new skills and new equipment quickly.
  • Experience using industry a mirrorless/DSLR camera, lighting, and dedicated audio equipment.

Responsibilities & Duties
  • Produce videos and photography work at a high standard for a variety of events, scripted video productions, and creative video projects across a dynamic range of event types and industries, including our internal marketing materials.
  • Creating client communications such as but not limited to emails, messages, client newsletters, and mail campaigns, etc.
  • Developing client creative campaigns by asking questions and developing scripts, storyboards, mood boards, and other creative materials as needed.
  • Maintain all equipment in working order, tracking it using our inventory software, and repairing it in-house when possible or sending it for repairs when needed.
  • Assist with administrative duties for our production company such as, but not limited to, invoicing, contracts, budget management, proposals, etc.
  • Collaborating and coordinating a team of in-house staff and freelancers to deliver high-quality services to our clients.

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