Diamond Shoals Productions | Jesse Dukes

In partnership with MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab

Overview
We are producing a limited-run, six episode podcast series exploring the impacts of generative AI on K–12 education. It will feature the voices and stories of AI optimists and AI skeptics in education, and share stories from teachers, students, and school leaders as they navigate an education landscape that has been disrupted by a free “homework machine”. The show will be scripted and narrated, with original music and sound design. We are seeking a part-time production intern to assist with various aspects of pre-production and production. The intern will be paid as a W9 independent contractor, and must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Attend editorial meetings and collaborate on story development
• Assist with light production tasks, coding data, and logging tape
• Conduct research and support social media/marketing efforts
• (Potential) Participate in reporting, field recording, sound design, or production tasks, depending on interests and skill level

Requirements

• Proficiency in Reaper (or a comparable DAW)
• Experience producing audio features that combine narration, interviews, field recordings, and music
• Training or coursework in journalistic or documentary podcasting or radio production
• Familiarity with handheld mic and recorder use, gathering ambient sounds, and basic documentary or journalism techniques
• Strong reliability, time management, and organizational skills

Additional Preferences

• Interest in education, sociology, or history
• Familiarity with the recent history of generative AI (e.g., post-ChatGPT launch in 2022)
• Experience with software development or open source AI

Compensation and Schedule

• $25/hour, approximately 8-12 hours per week (flexible)
• Remote position; reliable internet and computer setup required
• Target start date: around June 1st; target end date: around August 31st (flexible)

Mentorship
We cannot train you in the fundamentals of audio production but will offer mentorship and practice in intermediate and advanced skills, including sound design, scoring, directing narration, and script writing. 

How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and links or audio files of at least two representative work samples to Jesse Dukes at jpdukes@gmail.com. Candidates are strongly encouraged to listen to the last five episodes of the Teachlab Podcast starting with “The Arrival of the Homework Machine” published last April. 

Applications will be accepted through May 23rd.