Associate Producer, AirTalk

American Public Media Group•Pasadena, CA

5d•$31 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

LAist seeks an Associate Producer for its flagship local program, AirTalk, which serves one of the largest and most diverse public media audiences in the nation. The Associate Producer will develop signature multi-platform segments, identifying issues, conversations, and guests that resonate with a Southern Californian audience. This role will contribute to expanding the dynamic and interactive live radio program to a wider audience through broadcast, social media, live events, on-demand content, and other platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
Two or more years’ production, editorial, or related experience.
Passion for local, national, and international news.
Solid news judgment on sources, issues, and journalistic best practices.
Extremely strong verbal and written communication, interviewing, and editing skills.
Flexibility and composure under daily deadline pressure.
Ability to react and adapt a live show to breaking news and developing situations.
Proven ability to contribute to a positive, diverse, creative, high-performance culture.
Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of assignments, both day of and in the future.
Knowledge of effective social media messaging and platforms.
Ability to direct and motivate news clerks and Assistant Producers.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to consistently work effectively and collaboratively with host and other staff.
Must care passionately about excellence in all aspects of the program.
Must have tremendous energy, ambition, and drive to make AirTalk even better.
Must be familiar with basic functions and use of a digital audio workstation (DAW) such as Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Hindenberg, etc.
Must become and remain a member in good standing of SAG-AFTRA by the thirtieth (30th) day of employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with call-in, talk show, or public affairs programming.
Familiarity with Southern California, its demographics, officials, and influential thinkers.
Experience and skill in field production.
Knowledge of Spanish.

Responsibilities

Understands and executes the newsroom’s promise to practice diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of journalism.
Pitches stories and guest ideas daily, and identifies, researches, and books newsmakers and guests as assigned.
Prepares research material for the host and collaborates on show segments and production duties with AirTalk production staff.
Screens calls during live show broadcasts.
Directs and line produces the show as assigned.
Promotes the on-air conversation online through social media channels and by repackaging show content for LAist.com, social media, and on-demand platforms.
Conceives of new ways to engage with the current AirTalk audience and potential listeners on social media, creatively using material and audio across platforms, and targeting content to new communities.
Writes promos, scripts, and edits copy as necessary.
Captures, edits, and uploads audio clips for use during the show’s live broadcast.
Trains and mentors apprentice news clerks and interns.
Maintains relationships with technical staff, audio engineers, and other departments.
Fills in for the Producer.
Coordinates special projects, live events, and series.
Performs other duties as assigned.