What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spaceflight & Astronomy Communicator position at Orbital Edge News?
Priority will be given to women in STEM as we are pushing for a diverse organization. Full shows are around 2 hours to shoot. If you ever wanted to be on a fun show about space, this is the only place on Youtube.
*Travel will be reimbursed due to the nature of the performative pay scales.
DO NOT APPLY IF:
- You are looking for an income stream - This is paid for fun and your resume building portfolio
- You cannot speak dynamically and with passion/excitement in front of a camera.
Stay Tuned If You Are:
- Okay with a performative pay rate - The more you bring to the show, the more your potential earnings.
- Energetic and Passionate
- Have great camera etiquette
Core Requirements
- Must have open availability which include late afternoons. Hate mornings? So do we!
- Ability to talk space on the spot
- Willing to be in an in-home studio environment until a new permanent studio is procured.
- Must have a laptop or tablet capable of Zoom calls, Google Docs & Slides, and to bring to show shoots
Skills Needed
- On Camera Experience for organic audiences on social media or higher
- Moderate knowledge of spaceflight & NASA
- Basic Journalism
- Camera etiquette
- Journalistic Integrity
The Earning Matrix:
- Get us over 500 views as a team per show = $20
- 1000 = $40
- 5000 = $80
- 20000 = $150
Additional Requirements
- You are what makes OEN as an organization - If we all chip in we all win
- Patreon members tend to donate to those who have initiative
- You will research, write, and collaborate with others on the team to complete your space news segments and short form videos.
- Communication on Slack is almost daily
- Studio teardown and studio setup - Lighting, tripods, and cabling of devices
- You may be asked to submit a sample video if you resume is questionable
- Please head over to our YT channel and watch 1 show (full length ones with the news anchors)
- https://www.youtube.com/@OrbitalEdgeNews
- What can you bring to the table after watching us?
Good luck!
Salary : $20 - $150