
Senior Content Producer
University of Georgia · Athens, GA, USA ·
- Pay:
- $43,000-$48,000/yr
- Job type:
- Part Time
Posting Details
Posting Number
S15527P
Working Title
Senior Content Producer
Department
MarComm-WUGA
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university
(https://www.uga.edu/) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Occasional nights and weekends needed.
Advertised Salary
$43,000-$48,000
Posting Date
07/29/2026
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date
10/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Position Information
Classification Title
Producer I
FLSA
Exempt
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary
The Senior Content Producer helps WUGA-FM tell the stories that matter to the Athens and Northeast Georgia community and reports to the News Director. This position will be responsible for editorial and production planning for daily and weekly news programs, including topic selection, story ideas, and guest selection and booking. This position will develop a range of news, information, and entertainment consistent with the mission of public radio, the University of Georgia, and Georgia Public Broadcasting and work with full-time and part-time radio staff to assist in recording and editing and to ensure that the final product meets editorial, production, and technical standards. The Senior Content Producer will also produce stories for air in other parts of WUGA's schedule and on daily newscasts, as well as initiate and maintain productive and mutually beneficial relationships with units at the University, Georgia Public Broadcasting, and communities within the station's service area. The incumbent will work closely with the News Director and collaborate with the Program Director to identify opportunities to expand the reach, scope, and variety of WUGA News through compelling journalism, on-air hosting, special projects, and field reporting as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
* Proficiency with Adobe Audition software and audio recording equipment.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
* Knowledge or familiarity with project management software, like Asana.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience in a newsroom.
Physical Demands
Work in standard office environment.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
No
Is this a Position of Trust?
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
No
Does this position require a P-Card?
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
No
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the
UGA Credit Background Check website .
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the
UGA Background Check website .
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Content Production and Hosting
*Develop and produce news content and other programming airing on WUGA-FM.
*Research topics, coordinate guests, conduct interviews, and develop story ideas.
*Conduct field reporting and anchor daily newscasts as needed.
*Capture audio, photos, and videos as needed to support content.
*Prepare content for the station's digital channels.
Percentage of time
60
Duties/Responsibilities
News Operations, Training, and Partnerships
*Participate in editorial and production planning for news programs, including topic selection, story ideas, and guest booking.
*Manage Asana newsroom workflow and assign stories
*Edit student work and develop training materials for students.
*Participate in joint projects and special programs with UGA academic units and community partners.
*Work with Advisory Council to utilize connections for interviews and stories.
Percentage of time
30
Duties/Responsibilities
Events and Additional Support
*Participate in station-sponsored events
*Help manage field equipment inventory
Percentage of time
10
About University of Georgia
The Department of Entertainment and Media Studies (EMST) together with the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, and the Department of Journalism constitutes the units of the Grady College. EMST is home to media scholars of varied theoretical and methodological traditions. It administers the major in Entertainment & Media Studies, which teaches students visual storytelling focused on entertainment. It also houses the New Media Institute, which explores the critical, commercial and creative dimensions of emerging technologies. Find out more at https://grady.uga.edu/academics/emst/and http://mynmi.net/about/.
Augmenting the department programs is the presence of the Peabody Awards, the oldest and most prestigious awards program that recognizes excellence in broadcast and electronic media, now entering its 80th year. Our MFA FTVDM program positions students for jobs in the entertainment media industry across film, television, gaming and other new media. Learn more about the MFA FTVDM program, our current faculty, mission, and curricula at: mfafilm.uga.edu.
Georgia is well known for its quality of life, and for outdoor, urban, cultural and arts activities (http://www.exploregeorgia.org/).
The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/).UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students, including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. Athens is a vibrant, diverse community that is consistently rated as one of the nation’s best college towns.
