SENIOR WRITER/PRODUCER (**Applications open until November 22nd, 2026**)

 

POSITION DETAILS

Job Type: Independent Contractor/Per-Episode Basis (starting at $1,900.00 per full-length episode, upon completion.)

Number of Hires for this role: 2

Position Type: At-will, Independent Contractor/Per-Episode Basis (Remote/From Home)

Eligibility: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Application Deadline: November 22nd, 2026

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

  • Ability to work independently, set and adhere to strict publishing deadlines, and maintain positive responsiveness to constructive feedback.  

  • Excellent research, writing, proofreading, and production background (true-crime specific or related podcast writing/production experience strongly preferred).

  • Proficiency in basic audio editing & production (Adobe Audition or ProTools preferred; Audacity or other opensource experience permissible).

  • Enthusiasm for learning and working with a small, close-knit, and at times highly collaborative team.

  • Ability to source public domain & FOIA criminal case information, audio, archival information, and video utilizing a combination of state & federal public data request standards.

  • Strong ability to research, review, and source raw court testimony, public domain audio, and criminal case details – with an eye for identifying critical details, need-to-know plot points, and portions of criminal cases that elicit an emotionally engaging response from the audience.

  • Hyper attention to detail.

  • An extensive understanding of appropriate literary sourcing practices, plagiarism, fair-use, and copyright standards.  

  • Exceptional organization, time management, and communication skills.

SCOPE OF WORK & DELIVERABLES

  • The Senior Writer/Producer sources and develop unique episode case pitches using the Reach Freaks, LLC proprietary formula of crimes involving missing & murdered people not widely covered by other podcasts and/or digital media.

  • Complete all research, writing, and primary source audio compilation (including original writing and selection of legally sourced primary source audio clips that do not invade any third-party, copy, or other licensing rights) of 45-60 minute (estimated) true-crime podcast episodes for the Invisible Choir™ true crime podcast within 14 calendar days of written pitch approval.

  • Submission of full-length narrative and primary source audio mockup in .MP3 format (combined for estimating episode duration) and primary source audio-only file (uncompressed .WAV track for final audio engineering).

  • Accurate timestamping notation sources for all primary source audio included in the final script.

  • Contractor agrees to submit Script and episode Show-Notes using the Client’s proprietary standard template format.  

  • Ability to schedule, conduct, and record guided interviews with individuals possessing knowledge or insight relevant to approved episode topic.

  • Factcheck and appropriately source all information presented and included in submitted written scripts, show notes, and episode summary materials.  

  • Document and contextualize all information sources for episode show-notes and script factchecking process.

  • Participate in scheduled team conference calls – where the Senior Writer/Producer will give succinct updates regarding active pitches, writing updates, and production progress with the Reach Freaks, LLC team.

COMPENSATION & PAYMENT

The Senior Writer/Producer is paid a starting rate of $1,900.00 per full-length episode script, upon completion. Higher rate is commensurate with experience. Opportunities for discretionary bonuses recognizing exceptional research, storytelling, and project contributions. Annual Compensation Estimate (2 episodes per month: $45,600; 3 episodes per month: $68,400).

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