Senior Producer I - Temp

Position Summary

The temporary Senior Producer is responsible for the creation and successful launch of a 12-month cross-channel pilot project. This show and modular content will include live radio, digital, video and social deliverables that inform, include and inspire with heavy emphasis on “INSPIRE.” As a crucial MPR News team leader, the Senior Producer will develop the multilayered project from the ground up, working in tandem with and assigning/coordinating hosts, reporters, digital producers, and content across channels meeting and exceeding the highest performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pilot production team of hosts, reporters, digital editors and others as necessary
• Create and implement the new cross-channel pilot, including interactive audio, video cross-channel content, including but not limited to a program, social explainers, digital publication, and more
• Plan and fully execute all weekly deliverables that align with the strategy and goals of serving and growing audience and members
• Serve as a leader within the MPR News organization, including with respect to working on external-focused and cross-divisional projects, collaborating with external entities, for pilot success including live special events;
• Duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education or work experience
• 7 or more years of experience, and at least 3 years of experience as a producer of a multiplatform program, episodic podcast, documentary, and/or investigative series

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining high journalistic standards and performance, such as AP style, accuracy and fairness, under deadline pressure
• Track record of strong decision-making and independent work, ideally launching innovative pilot projects or programs
• Ability to work creatively, make interpretive judgments, and develop solutions
• Superior team leadership incorporating organizational, written and general communication skills
• Knowledge of broadcast (audio and video) and/or print journalism newsgathering practices
• Strong interest in engagement tools to increase audience reach
• Willingness to contribute to and participate in fostering a culture of equity and inclusion in support of company goals

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Experience using WordPress, or similar content management systems
• Audio and/or video editing
• Data journalism training
• Knowledge of Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or another language used by large populations of Minnesotans

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience using WordPress, or similar content management systems
• Audio and/or video editing
• Data journalism training
• Knowledge of Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or another language used by large populations of Minnesotans

Pay

Expected Compensation Range: $82,000 - $98,400 per year. The exact salary rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Schedule

This is a fulltime, temporary position for 12 months.

Benefits

• Medical plans with HSA and FSA options
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year
• Vacation (3 wks./per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked)
• Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked)
• Holiday Pay (10 holidays + 2 floating holidays each year)
• Volunteer Time (8 hours per year)
• Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.