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

PRODUCER, ON POINT, WBUR News and Programming

WHO WE ARE

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a creative, ambitious, self‑starter to join the On Point producers team. As a producer you will conceive and develop original show ideas, skillfully craft in‑depth single‑topic editions, research, pre‑interview, and book guests, and record, edit and script 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excitement about WBUR’s mission to provide an essential public good: high‑quality local journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection and community.
• Commitment to journalism fundamentals, including accuracy, fairness, respect, honesty and independence on air and online.
• 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).

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent/relevant experience.
• 4 years of experience in journalism, experience in audio is valued.
• Digital media and fact checking experience.

LOCATION & COMPENSATION

Boston, MA, United States. Salary grade: Based on experience. Position type: Full‑time/Regular.

APPLY

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

EEO & OTHER

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. The minimum salary for this position is $78,413, and compensation may increase based on experience and internal equity.