Podcaster in Residence, School of Communication and Creativity

What we offer to Podcasters in Residence at City St George's

• A 12-month residency with the title Podcaster in Residence @ City
• Access to the School campus, including a shared workspace and the opportunity to collaborate with staff and students on a regular basis
• Space to record podcasts, in our purpose built, professional podcasting suite (outside teaching hours)
• The option to attend lectures/classes of interest, including those on our MA Podcasting, which covers advanced audio and editing skills, storytelling for audio, as well as important skills classes on the business of podcasting including audience strategy, product development and monetisation
• Mentorship from staff in the Centre for Podcast Excellence, as well as access to visiting experts on audio, business and sound engineering
• Invites to a range of events, which typically include, on City St George's Clerkenwell campus: ‘Podcasting Gold’ - an evening with the finalists for the British Podcasting Awards; an annual ‘State of the Podcasting Industry’ evening with leading practitioners; regular guest lectures throughout the year, as well as visits to external events
• A City St George's, University of London email address
• Access to City St George's Library
• Opportunities to meet members of staff across the school
• The potential for paid teaching/mentoring opportunities.

What we expect from Podcasters in Residence at City St George's

• Completion of a tangible creative project, and delivery of a final presentation on completion of the residency, showcasing the project
• Engagement with the School community, sharing skills, experience and practice, and collaborating through events, student projects/informal mentoring, and public activities
• Promoting your creative practice in the School and acting as an ambassador for City St George's within your networks.
• Delivering one masterclass/workshop to our student and/or staff community
• Spending a minimum of five days in the School per term.

Eligibility

The Podcaster in Residence @ City Scheme is open to early career practitioners, with under five years of professional experience.

Applicants’ practice should reflect the School’s identity and mission. We support and develop the next generation of practitioners and entrepreneurs who work across the cultural, creative, music, heritage and media sectors.

We are deeply committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we are working to transform these sectors by educating and empowering students from under-represented backgrounds and supporting them to excel. Our Podcaster in Residence should share these values.

Podcasters of all genders, ethnicities, national origins, sexual orientations/identities, religions/beliefs, education and physical abilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants who identify as Black or belonging to the African diaspora are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be resident in the UK.

Applicants need not have any prior experience of studying or working at a university.

Selection criteria and process

One Podcaster in residence will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Demonstrable commitment to establishing themselves as an independent/freelance podcaster
• Strength of tangible project plan and intended outputs
• Potential collaborator with vision for integrated engagement with the School
• Alignment with School’s identity and mission and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by a panel composed of members of the School and established creatives of various disciplines, identities, and practices.

How to apply

Please submit the following by email to Johanna Payton:

• A statement of interest (maximum two pages) describing:
  • your practice and professional experiences
  • your motivation to apply
  • your alignment with the School’s identity and mission
  • examples of your commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity, and ideas for how you intend to transform professions in this space
• A tangible project plan for your residency, with monthly milestones and measurable intended outcomes
• Three practice or work samples as PDFs, JPEGS, MP3 or MP4
  • If submitting audio/video, please limit your submission to 15 minutes by providing cues/excerpts.
  • Web links to work samples and press releases are allowed
  • Where applicable, work samples that capture a broader aspect of your practice are encouraged (ie. interacting with community, engaging in collaboration, etc… )
  • MIDI renderings will not be accepted for composers/sound artists
• A Curriculum Vitae including contact information.