Radio Producer

TEGNA Inc. • Columbus, OH

2d • $22 - $23

About The Position

97.1 The Fan in Columbus is seeking a full-time Radio Producer to generate topics, book guests, develop content, and manage the audio soundboard for live shows and sporting events. The role includes producing a daily Sports Talk show, editing audio, supporting live video and YouTube, scheduling interviews, researching topics, and contributing to on-air and digital content. The ideal candidate has digital audio and video editing experience, strong computer proficiency, sports-update writing and delivery skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Previous experience in a similar morning show role is preferred.

97.1 The Fan is a leading sports radio station and the flagship station for the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Columbus Blue Jackets. It is also Central Ohio’s home for NFL and NCAA Tournament coverage from Westwood One, and the Cincinnati Reds.

Requirements

• At least three years in talk and/or sports radio or podcast producing or hosting.
• Strong writing, editing, and production skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking-news situations and changing events.
• Experience using VMix or a similar system, the Zetta audio operation system, and audio-editing software such as Adobe Audition.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a similar morning show role.

Responsibilities

• Produce a daily Sports Talk show.
• Cut and edit sound for use on all station shows.
• Run cameras for live video and YouTube.
• Schedule guests and live interviews.
• Research show topics.
• Protect the station’s FCC license.
• Run the audio board for talk shows.
• Provide creative input on broadcast elements.
• Contribute to social media and website updates.
• Use flexibility and on-the-spot problem-solving abilities.
• Write and deliver sports updates on air.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical plan options for full- and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
• Dental and eye care coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) contributions with a company match of up to the first 4% of pay; matched contributions are 100% vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor appointments annually for employees and eligible family members, regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans.
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for employees and eligible family members.
• Paid time off.
• Nine paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed