Archival Producer
This is a full-time, in-person or hybrid position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
About Us
Audiochuck is a fast-growing, dynamic company driven by our mission to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Our team is made up of immensely passionate people who love what we do and don’t stop until we’re proud. Excellence is required at Audiochuck—we have a responsibility (and privilege) to honor the voices of those whose stories we tell.
We approach our content with empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Advocacy is an essential part of the Audiochuck culture as we strive to positively impact victims and their families through the use of our time, money, and resources.
Committed to developing our people and fostering a long-term team of talented media professionals, we are seeking motivated top talent to join our amazing team. If you’re exceptional at what you do, possess an innate desire to work hard alongside a team in creating something meaningful, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then Audiochuck may be a good fit for you.
About the Archival Producer Role
The Archival Producer is responsible for researching, sourcing, and managing archival materials that enhance Audiochuck’s storytelling and investigative content. This includes footage, photography, documents, audio clips, and other relevant media.
Working closely with editorial, production, post-production, and legal teams, the Archival Producer ensures all materials are accurately licensed, cataloged, and properly credited—playing a critical role in maintaining the authenticity, integrity, and credibility of Audiochuck’s journalistic and documentary-style productions.
What You’ll Do
Research & Sourcing
Identify, research, and obtain archival materials to support storytelling across Audiochuck productions
Maintain a database of archival vendors, libraries, and repositories
Build and maintain strong relationships with archives, media agencies, and public institutions
Rights & Licensing
Secure rights, permissions, and licenses for all archival assets
Track and manage rights usage, expiration dates, and supporting documentation
Ensure compliance with copyright, fair use, and intellectual property laws
Collaboration & Asset Management
Partner with editorial, legal, and post-production teams to ensure proper integration of archival content
Maintain detailed logs, metadata, and organized storage of archival materials for easy retrieval
Support producers and editors in identifying the strongest available assets for each project
Creative Contribution
Recommend archival materials that enhance storytelling authenticity, tone, and narrative impact
Support the development of visual and audio concepts that integrate archival elements into new productions
What You’ll Bring to the Table
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media, Library Science, or a related field preferred
3–5 years of experience in archival research, licensing, or production research within media, documentary, or podcasting environments
Strong understanding of media licensing, copyright, and fair use principles
Excellent research, negotiation, and organizational skills
Proficiency with archival databases, metadata tagging systems, and file organization tools
Experience supporting investigative journalism or long-form storytelling projects preferred
What Audiochuck Will Bring to the Table
Commitment to intentional leadership development for all employees
Dedication to company culture and promoting mental health
A collaborative, passionate, and talented team
Appreciation for diverse work experiences and backgrounds
Opportunity to work on shows from a leading true crime podcast network
Competitive base salary and bonus incentives
Comprehensive benefits package
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Team events and activities
This is a full-time, in-person or hybrid position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.