Tumble Media and Shake It Easy Media are looking for a talented host with a science journalism or communication background to work on “Tumble en Español,” the Spanish adaptation of Tumble Science Podcast for Kids, for a National Science Foundation-funded series. The Co-Host will write/adapt the scripts in their own voice before tracking. This exciting opportunity is part of a study exploring how bilingual STEM podcasts can strengthen science identity – how individuals perceive themselves in relation to science, including their sense of belonging, competence, and recognition in the scientific community- in US Latine families through family conversations about science. Research suggests that STEM identities can be strengthened by talking about science with families from an early age. This project will create 17 culturally-situated episodes over the course of three years, written in English and adapted into LatAm Spanish.

This contract on-air co-host position will be responsible for working with a comedian co-host in adapting the Spanish version of English original script into funny, culturally-relevant commentary for 15-20 minute podcast episodes for kids, all with careful consideration of Tumble’s editorial standards, style, and voice. The scripts will already be translated into Spanish; the Co-Host needs to rewrite their lines in their tone and voice. The ideal candidate is able to write from a place of authenticity, authority and curiosity about the experiences and interests of US Latine families, and bring that perspective to a collaborative editing process. This project is unique because it will integrate feedback from a parallel research process; incorporating cultural advisors, Latine kids and families, and research surveys.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience as a science journalist or communicator
• At least 5 years of experience creating content for US Latine audiences
• Demonstrated interest in communicating for children aged 5-12 a plus
• Experience writing podcast scripts a plus
• Ability to record high quality audio in a remote interview setting a plus

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Ability to work as part of a team to integrate science and cultural representation
2. Excellent communication skills in Spanish
3. Smart, engaging on-mic presence
4. Hosting experience strongly encouraged but we are open to casting first-time hosts
5. Creative thinking in science storytelling

Roles and Responsibilities

• Adapt Spanish-language version of scripts into your own voice, tone, with humor and commentary that is both culturally relevant and in line with Tumble’s editorial standards and tone.
• Work with comedian co-host and producers in revising scripts and hosts’ dialogues as needed
• Voice Act and Record tracks for episodes
• Meet deadlines
• Communicate clearly with team members
• Join in editorial meetings and incorporate feedback from editors and advisors in revision process

Timing: This is a part-time position starting in February 2024.

Rate: Flat fee of $500 per episode. Episodes are typically 15 – 20 minutes in length.

**Position requires legal working status in the US

To apply, please send your resume with a cover letter to nuria@shakeiteasymedia.com and record yourself voicing the “COMUNICADOR/A” role in the following script sample. Feel free to make it your own: LINK TO SCRIPT