Podcast Producer & Host (Volunteer /Remote)

Organization: LoopRoots Foundation

Location: Remote

Commitment: Flexible | 20-25 hours

About Us:

LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families and communities impacted by incarceration. Through resources, mentorship, and community programs, we work to strengthen family bonds and create pathways for stability and growth.

Position Overview:

LoopRoots Foundation is launching a mission-driven podcast focused on storytelling, resilience, reentry journeys, and the impact of incarceration on families. We are seeking a skilled Podcast Producer & Host to lead the development, guest sourcing, interview process, and production of a 6-episode pilot series.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in journalism, communications, nonprofit storytelling, or podcast production who understands how to handle sensitive topics with professionalism and care.

Responsibilities:

• Develop podcast concept and episode outlines aligned with our mission
• Source, vet, and pre-interview potential guests
• Conduct thoughtful, nonpartisan interviews
• Coordinate recording and basic production workflow
• Ensure all guests complete release forms prior to recording
• Collaborate on editing, publishing, and distribution strategy
• Repurpose episodes into short-form content for social media

Qualifications:

• Prior podcast production or hosting experience (samples required)
• Strong interview and storytelling skills
• Experience discussing sensitive or justice-related topics preferred
• Understanding of nonprofit and 501(c)(3) compliance (nonpartisan approach required)
• Organized, self-directed, and reliable

Preferred but Not Required:

• Journalism or communications background
• Experience working with mission-driven organizations
• Basic audio editing skills

What You’ll Gain:

• Opportunity to shape a mission-centered storytelling platform
• Leadership role in launching a nonprofit media initiative
• Portfolio development in social impact communications
• Flexible, remote contribution with meaningful impact

To Apply:

Please submit:

• Resume
• Brief statement of interest
• Links to podcast episodes or interview samples (if available)
• Your vision for what this podcast could become