News Producer for The State

and the job listing Expires on August 10, 2026

You must be a current MSU student and not graduating until after December 2025 to be considered for this position.

Impact 89FM is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented student to serve as the News Producer for The State. This leadership role is essential in producing and hosting the station’s weekday news program, ensuring high journalistic standards, and delivering timely and engaging content for broadcast and digital platforms. The News Producer works closely with the Senior News Producer to oversee the daily production of The State and maintain its editorial integrity.

Category:
Support Staff

Position Summary:
The News Producer for The State leads the daily production of Impact 89FM’s news program by hosting, scripting, editing, and preparing content for broadcast. The State is a daily news show that recaps the headlines of the day relevant to the East Lansing and MSU communities in under ten minutes. It is a partnership between Impact 89FM and The State News. This role involves managing news coverage, collaborating with station leadership, and ensuring content aligns with Impact 89FM’s editorial vision. The News Producer also works with reporters and volunteers to record the show, write and edit stories, and optimize content for both radio and digital distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

Show Production & Hosting: Serve as the primary host and producer of The State, ensuring high-quality content is delivered for broadcast every weekday.

News Content Management: Select, script, and edit stories for inclusion in each episode, ensuring accuracy and journalistic integrity.

Audio Editing & Delivery: Edit and finalize The State episodes, delivering ready-for-broadcast files to the Program Director by established deadlines.

Collaboration & Coordination: Work with the Podcast Director and Digital Team to ensure the podcast version of The State is properly edited and distributed across platforms.

Compliance: Ensure all show content follows AP style, ethical journalism standards, FCC regulations, and Impact 89FM’s editorial guidelines.

Technical Troubleshooting: Resolve any technical issues related to production, including audio recording and editing software.

Fact-Checking & Verification: Ensure all names, statistics, and factual information are accurate before publication.

Content Promotion: Collaborate with the Digital Team to promote The State across social media and Impact 89FM’s website.

Workflow Management: Maintain structured workflows to ensure timely production, review, and publication of content.

Event Support: Represent Impact 89FM at journalism-related events and assist with news-related initiatives.

Competitions & Recognition: Assist in gathering and submitting entries for state and national journalism competitions.

Basic Requirements:

Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student at Michigan State University.

Strong editing, mentoring, and communication skills.

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Proficiency in AP style and digital editing best practices.

Experience with news writing, reporting, and fact-checking.

Excellent communication skills with timely response expectations during the work week.

Willingness to work outside regular hours, including early mornings or late evenings, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience at Impact 89FM or another media organization.

Leadership experience and familiarity with the station’s mission, vision, and values.

Familiarity with WordPress website content management system.

Understanding of SEO, digital audience engagement, and content strategy.

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Audition, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere) and audio editing tools.

Knowledge of multimedia storytelling, including video and podcast production.

Successful completion of coursework in journalism and broadcasting.

Why Join Impact 89FM?
As the News Producer for The State, you will play a crucial role in shaping the station’s news programming, mentoring reporters, and ensuring high editorial standards. This position provides hands‑on experience in news production, content editing, and digital journalism, offering valuable skills for careers in media and broadcasting.

Reports to:
Senior News Producer

Starting Compensation:
$15/Hour

Paid Hours Available to Work Each Week:
8

Extra Required Documents:

Resume

More information about Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM is available online at impact89fm.org.

MSU Student Radio is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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