Podcast Post-Production & Quality Manager (Volunteer)

Mentor A Promise is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth (ages 5–18) experiencing housing instability, grounded in the belief that every child is a Promise—full of potential, dignity, and possibility. We deliver consistent, high-quality programming across mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression in shelters, schools, and community spaces, creating structured environments where students can grow, be seen, and build lasting skills. Through signature experiences like The Imagination Studio, The Kitchen Table, The Sound Lab, and The Story Space, we nurture academic development, emotional well-being, and creative voice, all within a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and accessibility-centered framework. Our work prioritizes dignity-protective storytelling, consent-driven engagement, and deep community partnership, ensuring that how we serve is as intentional as whom we serve. We are not only addressing immediate needs - we are building pathways to confidence, belonging, and long-term opportunity, so every child has the support and foundation to carry their promise forward.,Podcast Post-Production & Quality Manager (Volunteer)PromiseStudios | Podcast Editing, Audio Quality & Production ExcellenceOrganization Mentor A Promise (MAP)Division PromiseStudiosDepartment PromisePodLocation Remote / HybridType Volunteer Leadership / Production RoleReports To Podcast Producer / Chief of Content & StorytellingWorks Closely With Podcast Hosts, Audio Engineers, Editors, Writers, Publishing Team, Creative TeamsAbout Mentor A PromiseMentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and youth experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, literacy, creative expression, and community-centered programming.Through podcasting and audio storytelling, MAP seeks to create conversations that inform, inspire, entertain, and deepen connection across communities.We believe audio is more than sound—it is atmosphere, memory, storytelling, and human presence.About PromiseStudios | Creative Media & Audio StorytellingPromiseStudios is MAP’s creative production division responsible for podcasting, film, audio storytelling, animation, visual media, and creative communications.Within PromiseStudios, PromisePod develops mission-driven podcasts and audio experiences designed to engage audiences through thoughtful storytelling, culture, education, and conversation.Role OverviewMAP is seeking a Podcast Post-Production & Quality Manager to oversee the editing, polish, and audio quality standards of podcast productions across PromisePod.This role focuses on ensuring every episode reaches a professional, consistent, and listener-centered standard before publication.Areas of focus includeAudio editing qualitySound consistencyEpisode polishAudio cleanupMusic and transitionsQuality controlListener experiencePublishing readinessThe ideal candidate understands that post-production is where raw recordings become compelling listening experiences.This is a production quality and audio excellence role focused on consistency, professionalism, and storytelling through sound.Core ResponsibilitiesPost-Production OversightReview and oversee podcast post-production workflowsSupport editing, sequencing, pacing, and final episode preparationHelp ensure episodes meet quality and publishing standardsAudio Quality ControlReview episodes for sound quality, clarity, and consistencyHelp identify and resolve issues includingbackground noisevolume inconsistenciesdistortionpacing concernstechnical audio problemsMaintain quality standards across productionsEditing & Listener ExperienceSupport creation of engaging and polished listening experiencesHelp shape episode flow, transitions, music placement, and pacingEnsure storytelling remains clear, cohesive, and emotionally engagingProduction Standards & Workflow DevelopmentHelp develop quality-control systems and post-production standardsSupport editing guidelines and audio workflow organizationHelp strengthen long-term podcast production consistencyCross-Team CollaborationWork closely with producers, editors, audio engineers, and publishing teamsCoordinate feedback and revision workflowsSupport collaboration between creative and technical contributorsPublishing ReadinessHelp ensure episodes are fully prepared prior to releaseSupport final review and approval workflowsMaintain professionalism and production reliability across podcast releasesQualificationsRequiredExperience in podcast editing, audio production, or post-production workflowsStrong ear for sound quality and listener experienceFamiliarity with audio editing and production toolsStrong organizational and communication skillsAttention to detail and commitment to qualityAlignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered valuesPreferredExperience with podcast production or audio storytellingFamiliarity with tools such asAdobe AuditionAudacityLogic ProGarageBandDescriptor similar platformsExperience with music editing, transitions, or sound designInterest in podcasting, journalism, storytelling, or creative audio productionCommitmentVolunteer roleApproximately 5–10 hours per weekMinimum 6-month commitment requiredRemote / hybrid collaborationWhat You’ll GainExperience supporting mission-driven podcast productionCollaboration with creative and audio production teamsPortfolio-building post-production and audio leadership experienceProfessional references and letters of recommendationOpportunity to help shape high-quality storytelling through soundHow To ApplyInterested candidates should apply directly through Idealist and submitResume (required)Audio samples or production work (preferred)Brief statement of interest describing podcast or post-production experienceHelp shape what audiences hear—and how they remember it.Turning recordings into meaningful listening experiences through quality, rhythm, and sound.This role holds the pieces together.From research to outreach to execution—help ensure every story is fully built before it’s told.Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.