Audience Producer

KERA•Dallas, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

KERA is seeking an Audience Producer to develop representative news content specifically for its digital platforms. This role focuses on growing, diversifying, and engaging local and regional audiences across KERA’s platforms, with an emphasis on digital channels like websites, on-demand audio, email, and social media. The Audience Producer will report to the Audience Editor and be part of the newsroom audience engagement team, curating and producing content for digital platforms and determining the best ways to connect with audiences. The position also involves original reporting for online and radio, assisting colleagues in packaging their reporting for specific audiences, and driving digital innovation. Key responsibilities include newsroom engagement initiatives, user-generated content, social listening, events, and bringing new voices into coverage to represent the North Texas community. This is a full-time, non-exempt position eligible for overtime, reporting to the Audience Editor, KERA News. The role requires a shift outside typical work hours and some weekend work.

Requirements

Highly organized and detail-oriented self-starter with a passion for journalism and relevant experience.
Knowledge of Associated Press style, ability to exercise sound news judgment and follow KERA/NPR editorial standards.
Excellent research, writing, producing and reporting skills with a passion for pursuing innovation and a commitment to diversity in digital news.
Experience with multimedia production, photography, video and content management systems.
Applying best practices for creating content on various email and social media platforms.
Eagerness to explore and develop innovative digital, social and video skills.
Works well in a team environment with agility to shift modes quickly and nimbly.
Reliable transportation required for assignments/activities that involve work outside of the office.

Nice To Haves

Strong audio reporting and production skills, and comfort behind a microphone.
Public radio experience; three or more years of professional journalism experience.
Deep knowledge of the people, cultures, issues, and geography of North Texas.
Proficiency or fluency in a second language such as Spanish.

Responsibilities

Serve as part of the newsroom audience team helping to fill daily production requirements, building and copyediting web stories and crafting content and video for the newsroom’s social media, on-demand audio and email products
Produce and co-report stories focused on digital storytelling and engagement
Develop and execute engagement initiatives, special projects on digital and legacy platforms and at events
Focus storytelling and engagement initiatives on building audiences and sources in marginalized communities
Respond to breaking news events and get information out to audiences quickly on multiple platforms
Work in a manner that is consistent with KERA’s mission, vision and values; and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Participate in fundraising activities as needed and assigned
Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Generous vacation (3 weeks)
Sick (8 days)
Personal time (2 days)
Holidays (11)
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
KERA-paid short and long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D insurance
Flexible scheduling
Hybrid work environment
401k plan with KERA-contribution after 6 months
Robust employee assistance program available to the employee and all members of their household