PRODUCER, WBUR News and Programming
PRODUCER, WBUR News and Programming
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WBUR is Bostons NPR and a public media leader. We deliver outstanding journalism across airwaves digital platforms on-demand content and live events. Our mission is to create high-quality reporting and enriching experiences that inspire understanding connection and a sense of community for an ever-growing audience.
As a member-supported organization licensed to Boston University WBUR thrives because of the dedication of our listeners and supporters. At WBUR talent and ambition drive everything we do.
Our team is committed to excellence and values truth creativity diverse perspectives and thoughtful dialogue. We foster a warm inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Respect and passion for our mission are at the heart of how we work together.
Looking ahead WBUR is charting bold new directions continuing to innovate and evolve for the future. It is a place where you can make a meaningful impact collaborate with inspiring colleagues and grow both personally and professionally.
Here & Now WBURs flagship daily mid-day news magazine stands out with its unique editorial partnership with NPR. The program reaches nearly 500 radio stations nationwide and attracts five million listeners each week. It airs live Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET with updates and rollovers from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
Here & Now is looking for a creative and innovative producer to be part of the highly dynamic team producing this daily program. As a producer you will conceive pitch research and execute story ideas across all platforms working closely with the programs hosts and editors.
The producer will be skilled in editing audio and able to provide editorial support for the hosts as well as work with audio engineers to ensure all systems are working optimally in the studio.
As part of the team you will attend daily editorial news meetings and monitor news sources across the country remaining current with stories in the news while developing new angles to provide clarity and context for our audience. We are looking for someone who is curious about the world around them and has a passion for news and storytelling and enjoys the adrenaline rush of live breaking news.
This position is Boston-based.
Required Skills
- Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
- Proficiency in audio editing software
- Ability to write clear and concise copy on deadline
- Experience working on a daily news program
- Minimum of five years relevant experience
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color natural or protective hairstyle religion sex age national origin physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information military service pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or because of marital parental or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Employment Type
Full-Time
