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

PRODUCER, ON POINT, WBUR News and Programming

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Job Description

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, broadcast on some 350 stations across the U.S. Its unique, curiosity-driven combination of original reporting, first-person stories, sound design, and in-depth live analysis creates a listener experience that strives to make an increasingly complex world more intelligible and humane. The show is also available as a podcast, on WBUR's website and app.

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.

Position Details

Location: Boston, MA, United States

Type: Full-Time / Regular

Salary range: $78,413 – $103,978 per year, based on experience.

This position is Boston-based.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• An excitement about WBUR's mission to provide an essential public good.
• A commitment to journalism fundamentals, including accuracy, fairness, respect, honesty, and independence 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).

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. Compensation may increase as experience and internal equity are factored into the offer amount.

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.

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