Producer - WDBO Orlando Radio at Cox Media Group Orlando, FL

Location:FL-Orlando-John Young

Job Title: Producer - WDBO Orlando Radio

Position Overview
Orlando’s WDBO has an immediate Fulltime opening for a Producer. The Producer will report to the Director of Branding and Programming. The Producer is responsible for guiding and coordinating the hiring of talk show producers and board operators, daily Producer of Orlando’s Morning News, content prep, recording, editing, hosting, and planning of daily and/or weekly and weekend shows. Responsible for the execution of live remotes, syndicated shows, breaking news and severe weather situations, and automation systems/scheduling. This person will be the fill-in host on various local on-air shows. This person must have strong organizational skills and be technically savvy. You must be able to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, provide exceptional client customer service, and be able to function in a fast‑paced environment. Must have the ability to work in a team environment and communicate in a professional tone and be able to receive constructive criticism. This is a rare opportunity to be center stage on a heritage radio station.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Flawless technical execution (running the board) for live newscasts, syndicated talk shows, as well as, breaking news and severe weather events

Must be able follow multiple format clocks

Must be able to multitask and be very well organized

Operate Wheatstone Console, Wide Orbit Automation, Comrex Access, Opal, Adobe Audition, and other broadcast equipment

Will contribute to content prep, production, idea generation, and other duties related to the execution of content

Update and maintain station website and social media

Monitor multiple sources for breaking news, traffic problems and weather alerts

Send appropriate and timely listener alerts including App, EAS and NOAA

Help gather/generate news content for newscasts and live shows

Answer phones and edit listener audio

Create, edit, and file timely news stories for on‑air newscasts

Must be able to handle pressure situations, various personalities, and a very quick pace

Minimum Qualifications

Prefer 1-2 years of on‑air and production experience

Previous experience with Wide Orbit automation systems and radio console is a plus

Should be proficient in Adobe Audition or similar audio editing software

Should be proficient with Windows/Microsoft Office/Chrome

Must have a positive attitude and be able to work within a team environment with a shared vision for success

Must be willing to learn additional skills related to producing live shows

Must be flexible with work hours including weekends, overnights, and holidays

Must have experience generating and distributing content on websites/social media platforms

Must be detail oriented, self‑motivation, troubleshooter

Must work well under pressure

Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record

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