Morning Edition Producer
About The Position
The Morning Edition Producer is responsible for working with the Morning Edition team, including Morning Edition Host and Managing Editor of News Magazines, to enhance the local news presence on Morning Edition on all platforms. The Producer will work with the Managing Editor for News Magazines, News Director and Program Director to help craft the overall sound and local content of the program to meet the needs of our listening audience, as well as digital versions of Morning Edition reporting. They will also occasionally provide fill-in hosting for Morning Edition as needed. The position reports to the Managing Editor for News Magazines and is a full time, exempt, in-person position based in Concord, NH.
Requirements
- Passion and intuition for journalism and radio, a keen eye and ear for media trends and audience needs.
- Excellent writing skills, including radio script writing.
- A minimum of two years of reporting experience.
- News judgment to recognize the relative importance of news stories and develop them appropriately.
- Demonstrated initiative in developing sources to produce original news coverage.
- Demonstrated radio editing and production skills, experience in producing and/or editing digital media (e.g., video, audio, interactive media, photo editing).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, broadcast automation systems, such as Audio Vault, and digital editing software, such as Adobe Audition.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently to achieve desired goals.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and a sense of urgency required to meet deadlines.
- B.A. in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of New Hampshire issues is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Works with the Morning Edition Host and Managing Editor for News Magazines to create local reported pieces and assemble program elements to best serve NHPR listeners
- Plans, books, pre-interviews, researches and edits host interviews for broadcast and digital platforms
- Works with Host and news editors to produce morning newscasts
- Fills in for Morning Edition Host as needed
- Participates in on-air fundraising and sponsorship activities as assigned
- Scans other news sources to stay on top of the day's news in New Hampshire and the region
- Updates newscast content to accommodate breaking news throughout the workday
- Participates in daily editorial meetings
- Coordinates with All Things Considered producer to place newscasts, features and 2ways in local news magazines
- Edits newscast audio hourly for digital use (NPR One and other projects)
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- health, dental and vision insurance
- company paid short- and long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) savings plan with company match
- free on-site fitness center
- Three weeks of vacation
- twelve paid holidays
- two floating personal days
- paid sick and parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
