ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, WBUR News and Programming Job at Inside Higher Ed in Boston

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, 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. WBUR's Morning Edition is looking for an Associate Producer to join our morning news team which greets our audience every morning with up-to-the-minute newscasts, in-depth reporting and stories, and illuminating conversations with newsmakers and members of our community. The Associate Producer generates ideas and advances stories, conducts desk reporting, and interviews newsmakers and other news sources in service of our newscasts and WBUR's overall news gathering. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines in early morning hours with an ambitious, collaborative team.

Capabilities & Proficiencies

• 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.
• Critical thinking.
• Creative, editorially nimble, detail-oriented, dogged in pursuit of the news, and sharply focused on audience sensibilities.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills across multiple platforms.
• Ability to efficiently prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Knowledgeable about Greater Boston news and issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to fact-checking.
• Proficiency in audio editing.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent on-the-job experience; 1-3 years of related experience required. Working hours are 4:30AM-12:30PM. This role is primarily in-office, but with some opportunities for remote work.

EEO Statement

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.

Application

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316147