Producer / Board-op

iHeartMedia • Rochester, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

iHeartMedia is seeking a Broadcast Producer to assist with planning and producing live and pre-recorded radio shows featuring news, music, talk, sports, traffic, and feature productions. The role involves developing and researching ideas, supporting guests and presenters, coordinating production resources, operating broadcast technology, and assisting with live-stream monitoring and post-production. This is a part-time, hourly position based in Rochester, New York.

Requirements

• Creative mindset and ability to formulate and communicate original ideas.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, including the ability to tailor and adapt content for different audiences and platforms.
• Knowledge of the radio market, station and program styles, and audience demographics.
• Experience using recording equipment and operating a radio studio.
• Ability to build rapport and draw information from people.
• Confidence and tenacity to pursue information, overcome obstacles, and pitch ideas to senior colleagues.
• Stress tolerance and ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure and react quickly to changes.
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, multitask, and meet tight deadlines.
• Full knowledge of laws, rules, and industry regulations related to radio productions, including when relevant clearances and licenses are necessary.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, as well as social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Generate original ideas, encourage ideation from others, and conduct thorough research.
• Research information, obtain materials, and assist with contacting and scheduling guests.
• Give direction to presenters, content providers, assistants, and other crew members.
• Manage budgets and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Obtain permissions or licenses for location recording or broadcasting and for use of music, sound effects, and audio archive material.
• Monitor listener emails, inquiries, and responses related to shows.
• Collaborate with presenters, performers, and other program contributors to provide quality assurance and meet production standards, rules, and regulations.
• Use broadcasting technologies, including soundboards and editing or production software.
• Schedule and monitor the radio stream during live recordings.
• Assist with timekeeping, saving show recordings, archiving show files, and post-production editing as directed.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage with a variety of options for employees meeting ACA measurement.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost, including telephonic counseling and consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family, and caregiving.
• Additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed