Morning Edition Producer, WFDD

Wake Forest University•Winston-Salem, NC

About The Position

WFDD Public Radio is seeking a Morning Edition Producer / Radio News Producer to help lead local coverage during our station’s most widely heard program. Morning Edition reaches the largest share of WFDD’s audience, and this position plays a central role in delivering timely, relevant, and engaging local radio news each morning. This role is ideal for a news-driven journalist and broadcast producer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a deep curiosity about what’s happening in their community. The Morning Edition Producer helps shape daily local newscasts, track breaking and developing stories, write broadcast copy, and support the host in delivering clear and compelling audio journalism for listeners starting their day. A cover letter is required. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. The cover letter should briefly describe your interest in the position and your approach to producing compelling morning radio news coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, media, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Understanding of journalistic ethics and standards
Familiarity with local, regional, and national news cycles
Knowledge of broadcast news structure and radio storytelling
Strong broadcast writing skills and the ability to produce clear, conversational copy under deadline
Demonstrated news judgment and ability to prioritize stories in a live news environment
Demonstrated ability to cover breaking news, severe weather, or public safety events, including rapidly synthesizing complex information into clear, accurate on-air copy
Ability to quickly synthesize information from multiple sources and translate it into broadcast-ready content
Basic audio editing and production skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and in a live broadcast environment
Ability to remain calm, decisive, and editorially sound during high-pressure, time-sensitive news situations
Ability to identify news developments and assess their relevance to local audiences
Ability to collaborate effectively with reporters, editors, and on-air hosts
Ability to adapt quickly to changing editorial priorities or breaking news situations
Ability to work early morning hours required for morning broadcast production

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in journalism, communications, media production, or a related field.
Familiarity with public radio programming and editorial standards
Knowledge of the communities and issues affecting northwest North Carolina and the surrounding region
Experience producing or writing for radio news, public radio, or broadcast journalism
Experience with audio editing software and broadcast production systems
Experience scheduling interviews and preparing hosts or reporters for live or recorded segments
Experience operating broadcast studio equipment
Ability to contribute on-air as a fill-in host
Ability to support fundraising campaigns and pledge drives
Ability to work collaboratively across editorial and production teams in a dynamic newsroom

Responsibilities

Produce and help stack local newscasts during Morning Edition
Write and edit broadcast-ready radio news copy
Monitor overnight developments, breaking news, and emerging stories across the coverage area
Respond to breaking news, severe weather, and public safety events by quickly gathering, verifying, and synthesizing information into clear, accurate, and broadcast-ready updates under tight deadlines
Identify the most relevant stories for the morning audience
Work with reporters and editors to incorporate new reporting, tape, and interviews into morning coverage
Exercise strong news judgment when selecting and prioritizing stories
Help ensure the morning newscast reflects the most current information available
Schedule interviews and short segments tied to developing local stories
Assist with preparing hosts and reporters for live or recorded segments
Operate studio equipment or run the board when necessary
Prepare audio clips and assist with basic audio editing
Coordinate with newsroom staff to keep the broadcast running smoothly
Serve as a fill-in host for local newscasts or other programming as needed
Contribute to fundraising campaigns and pledge drives, including on-air participation when appropriate
Perform other related duties as assigned