Producer, Here & Now Book Club News and Programming
About The Position
WBUR is seeking a Producer to serve as the editorial and operational backbone of the Here & Now Book Club, a new cross-platform initiative spanning broadcast, podcast, newsletter, digital and live events. Reporting to the Executive Producer, the Producer owns the end-to-end delivery of the monthly title cycle, from book selection support and author and publisher relationships through production, distribution and audience conversion. The role works closely with the Book Club's Host/Contributor, who leads on-air interviews and audience-facing engagement. The Producer ensures commitments across the ecosystem—including a broadcast segment, bonus podcast, newsletter, landing page, social and video content, and live events—are planned, resourced and delivered on time. The Producer is also the Book Club's key liaison to WBUR internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a voracious reader with sharp editorial judgment, proven ability to manage complex multi-platform content calendars, and relationship-building skills to work confidently with talent, authors and publishers while growing a new community.
Requirements
- Voracious reader with sharp editorial judgment.
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-platform content calendars.
- Relationship-building skills to work confidently with talent, authors and publishers.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of the monthly title cycle, from book selection support and author and publisher relationships through production, distribution and audience conversion.
- Ensure Book Club commitments across broadcast, podcast, newsletter, digital, social, video and live events are planned, resourced and delivered on time.
- Work in close partnership with the Book Club's Host/Contributor, who leads on-air interviews and audience-facing engagement.
- Serve as the Book Club's key liaison to WBUR internal stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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