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Slate

Audience Engagement Intern

New York, NY

$16.50 - $21/hr

... podcast host on a short-form script * The ability to write clean, clear copy with a light touch and wit where needed * A desire to work cooperatively on projects and teach others what you know

Slate

Audience Engagement Intern

Washington, DC

$17 - $21.75/hr

... podcast host on a short-form script * The ability to write clean, clear copy with a light touch and wit where needed * A desire to work cooperatively on projects and teach others what you know

Uber

Senior Social Media Associate, Earners

New York, NY · On-site

... podcast series, interview formats, storytelling series, tips-driven shorts). - Work with writers, producers, designers, and product teams to shape scripts, questions, story arcs, and visual assets ...

Barrow Wise Consulting

Video Producer

Alexandria, VA

Produce "NSF's Discovery Files Podcast," a weekly video and audio podcast. * Ensure all products ... Provide scripting support to the OLPA, including writing treatments and full scripts. * Conduct ...

Barrow Wise Consulting

Video Producer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$80K - $130K/yr

Produce "NSF's Discovery Files Podcast," a weekly video and audio podcast. * Ensure all products ... Provide scripting support to the OLPA, including writing treatments and full scripts. * Conduct ...

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How much do podcast script writer jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for podcast script writer in the United States is $190,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $173,500.00 and $206,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Podcast Script Writer job?

A Podcast Script Writer creates written content for podcast episodes, including introductions, interviews, narrative storytelling, and closing segments. They structure the script to ensure smooth transitions, engaging dialogue, and a compelling flow. Their work helps hosts stay on track, maintain consistency, and deliver high-quality content that resonates with listeners.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Podcast Script Writer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Podcast Script Writer, you need excellent writing, storytelling, and research skills, often supported by a background in journalism, communications, or media production. Familiarity with scriptwriting software, audio editing tools, and content management systems is advantageous. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong collaboration are important soft skills that help in adapting content for different podcast formats and working with diverse production teams. These abilities ensure engaging, polished scripts that resonate with audiences and align with the show's goals.

What does a typical workday look like for a Podcast Script Writer?

A typical day for a Podcast Script Writer involves researching show topics, drafting and revising scripts, collaborating with producers and hosts for feedback, and adapting scripts for different episode formats. You may attend brainstorming meetings, conduct interviews, or review listener feedback to refine future content. While some writers work in-house with production teams, many work remotely or on a freelance basis, providing flexibility but also requiring strong time management skills. The pace can vary depending on production schedules and episode frequency, making the ability to meet deadlines crucial in this role.
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Audience Engagement Intern

Slate

New York, NY

$16.50 - $21/hr

Other

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Slate is hiring a paid audience engagement intern to help grow our social video audience. Ideal candidates think strategically about connecting with users across social platforms (from YouTube and TikTok to Instagram and beyond), both to expand Slate's reach and deepen our relationship with existing followers. They have a newsy sensibility; know how to edit short-form video; write compelling copy; think creatively about how to engage scrolling audiences; have ideas for accessing new audiences; and are able to use analytics to guide strategy.

The audience engagement intern will be able to help identify how digital media trends are evolving and have a desire to experiment with new strategies and test those instincts. They will work across teams, interacting with writers and editors on the site side, as well as producers and hosts on the podcast side, and our art and video teams.

While this role has a primary focus on social video, the audience engagement intern will also have the opportunity to develop skills in audience strategy more broadly, touching on everything from podcast promotion to newsletters to Reddit engagement.

Slate has offices in New York and D.C. This role will be based out of one of those offices.
 

The pay is minimum wage, and work is 35 to 40 hours a week.

This role has a flexible start date in May or early June, and will last for three months.

Key responsibilities
  • Develop concepts for social-first videos using Slate's existing website and podcast content
  • Shoot and edit original video (interest in appearing on camera is a plus but not required)
  • Adapt long-form video from Slate's podcast network into shorter segments for YouTube (shorts and clips) and clips for social platforms like Instagram and TikTok
  • Collaborate with teams and individuals across Slate
  • Use analytics to measure success and strategize for maximum reach and engagement
  • Assist in managing the strategy and scheduling of existing social media accounts and help shape the voice of Slate's feeds
  • Work with other editors on the audience development team to plan and execute creative initiatives for growing our site and podcast audiences
Requirements
  • Experience in creating short-form video for a publication or brand
  • Social media experience
  • Knowledge of Slate, its voice, and its place within the media and podcast landscape
  • An interest in working closely with the rest of Slate, whether it's working with our video editor to identify moments for clipping, framing a cover story with an editor for social distribution, or collaborating with a podcast host on a short-form script 
  • The ability to write clean, clear copy with a light touch and wit where needed
  • A desire to work cooperatively on projects and teach others what you know
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral
  • Smarts, kindness, humor, and generosity, all of which will help you work well with smart, kind, funny, generous colleagues
Preferred
  • Audio promo experience
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices and experience
  • Graphic-design experience
We know that diverse perspectives make us smarter and stronger, and that all applicants, from all backgrounds, should be welcomed in our hiring process and given equal opportunities to be evaluated based on their qualifications and skills. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will do what we can to meet your needs.
 
Slate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.
 
About the Company
 
Slate, founded in 1996, is a daily online magazine and podcast network that helped invent the voice of the web. Our strong editorial voice and witty take on current events & culture have been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Magazine Award for General Excellence Online. Our podcast network, established in 2005, produces more than 20 podcasts, including Slow Burn, What Next, Decoder Ring, ICYMI, and more.
 
Slate is an affiliate of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC). GHC is a diversified holding company whose operations include educational services; home health and hospice care; television broadcasting, online, print, and local TV news; automotive dealerships; manufacturing; hospitality; and consumer internet companies.
 
Slate is an affiliate of Graham Holdings. Read the Graham Holdings Company California Worker Privacy Statement here.
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