Inside Higher Ed is hiring: PRODUCER, ON POINT, WBUR News and Programming in Bos

Overview

PRODUCER, ON POINT, WBUR News and Programming

WBUR is Boston's 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. On Point is one of WBUR's two nationally syndicated shows. We are looking for a creative, ambitious, self-starter to join the team of On Point producers. As a producer you will conceive and develop original show ideas, skillfully crafting in-depth, single-topic editions, researching, pre-interviewing and booking guests, and recording, editing and scripting original production elements in collaboration with the program host and editors. Your shows will examine a diverse range of issues in unique ways with original guests and perspectives. You are capable of working independently and enjoy being part of a collaborative team whose members seek to elevate each other's work.

This position is Boston-based.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-Time


• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing


• Industries: Online Audio and Video Media

Responsibilities

• Conceive and develop original show ideas, crafting in-depth, single-topic editions; research, pre-interview and book guests; record, edit and script original production elements in collaboration with the program host and editors.


• Collaborate with hosts and editors to shape the show and ensure high-quality storytelling.


• Work independently and as part of a team to elevate the program.

Qualifications

• An excitement about WBUR's mission to provide an essential public good: high-quality local journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection and community.


• A commitment to journalism fundamentals, including accuracy, fairness, respect, honesty and independence on air and online (for more, see WBUR's ethics guidelines).


• Critical thinking


• Creative, editorially nimble, detail-oriented, dogged in pursuit of the news, and sharply focused on audience sensibilities.


• Strong writing and editing skills.


• Ability to efficiently prioritize and meet deadlines.


• Data collection and analysis of information from different sources.


• Knowledgeable about general news.


• Demonstrated commitment to fact-checking.


• Expertise in audio editing and sound mixing.


• Knowledge of broadcast and digital tools such as Adobe Audition preferred.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent/relevant experience


• 4 years of experience in journalism; experience in audio is valued.


• Digital media and fact checking experience.

This position is covered under our collective bargaining agreement with the SAG-AFTRA union and the minimum salary for this position is $78,413. Additionally, when compensation is being evaluated for a candidate finalist, that amount can increase as experience and internal equity are factored into the offer amount.

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315788