Radio Associate Producer

Job Overview

The Radio Associate Producer for BPR and TCD is a key position on our flagship talk show and reports to the Executive Producer, working closely with hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan, as well as Edgar B. Herwick III and the producers on both shows.

The position requires demonstrated leadership skills, excellent written and audio production and editing skills, the ability to research topics and potential guests, the ability to work closely with a small team and within a larger newsroom and foundation, cooperatively and calmly under deadline pressure.

The Radio Associate Producer will support the work of producing two live radio and video productions GBH’s main studio in Brighton and our Boston Public Library satellite studio, preparing the hosts, booking guests, and writing web content for GBHNews.org.

In addition, the Radio Associate Producer will help the shows expand their social media and digital offerings, including via video and podcast platforms.

The Radio Associate Producer will also write cut-scripts and wraps for radio news broadcasts, as well as stories for GBHNews.org, after daily production is complete.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and write copy and research from all available sources. This will include intro and outro scripts for the live show and setting up interviews for future shows.
• Research story topics and prepare the hosts for feature interviews as needed.
• Help lead the editorial direction of the shows, along with other producers and hosts, to think longer-term about segments day-of and into the future.
• React to breaking news; keep the hosts informed, book guests, and help to coordinate listener feedback via phones, text, and social media channels.
• Write stories and update content for GBHNews.org and the BPR/CD webpages, and other GBH digital platforms.
• Lead our social media and podcast production processes – including video on YouTube and Tik Tok accounts.
• Cook up and coordinate with other production units within GBH, as well as other groups around the Foundation who support our work, including Marketing and Communications.
• Work on special projects as assigned. This may include in the field broadcasts, and additional reporting duties.

Skill Set

• Must be a voracious consumer of news, a self-starter who is able to work collaboratively with a fast-paced, nimble staff.
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines; ability to be flexible as news breaks or show rundowns change.
• Must be able to perform in-depth research on a variety of topics, national and local, and needs to be familiar with the local issues facing greater Boston.
• Positive attitude, ability to work with hosts and other producers in a team environment.
• Excellent computer skills, including recording devices and technology, specifically audio and video editing/recording software.
• Ability to think about big-picture approaches to covering issues and ideas, while also executing the many small details and tasks involved in producing two daily shows.
• Familiarity with a range of social media platforms and content management systems.
• Ability to handle multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent time frames and changing priorities.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in journalism and/or audio/video production required.