Youth Podcast Host Job Description
Colorado Young Leaders (CYL) has two openings for youth podcast hosts for Generation Collaboration, a collaborative podcast with Colorado Young Leaders (CYL) and Youth on Record (YOR). This is a youth initiative podcast focusing on a range of social and cultural themes through an intergenerational lens to enhance the power of youth leadership. This podcast was created to amplify the tremendous leadership of youth and youth development organizations across the state of Colorado.
Position Description
Working with the CYL Program Director and YOR Youth Success Manager, the Podcast Host(s) will be responsible for the success and launch of monthly podcast episodes, produced during the school year. As a podcast host, you will be responsible for researching, creating interview questions, communicating with the podcast guests, and helping share out each episode utilizing social media. You will get hands-on experience building your skills as a podcast host.
Position Requirements
- Monthly recording sessions with CYL, YOR and episode guests
- Build out interview questions and prepare for recording session
- Optional: connect with local artists to be featured on the podcast, outreach to youth leaders in the community to invite to podcast
Who should apply?
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a high school student who is passionate about storytelling, community change, and highlighting youth leadership. Great for those looking for a part-time job to gain leadership experience, use your creative talents, and leave a positive impact on your community. This position is open to incoming freshmen through seniors for the 2023-2024 school year. Preference will be given to a young person who is local to the Denver Metro area. Reliable transportation or willingness to travel via public transportation (RTD pass provided) to Youth on Record requested.
How to apply:
Please apply via this Google Form. You will be asked to provide written answers as well as a voice memo.
Give it a listen!
You can listen to the first season of Generation Collaboration by going to Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget to give it a follow so you can stay up to date on new episodes!
Submit your application by Monday, May 1. If you have any questions about the application process, please email Lauren Steavpack at lauren@coloradoyoungleaders.org.
