WTMX-FM Radio Producer

2060 Digital•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Radio Producer is responsible for the overall content and flow of The Morning MIX. The producer assists with all stages of show production, including preparation and pre-planning, airing live elements, final editing, post-show promotions, and production. The role researches potential on-air topics, prepares daily show materials and audio for hosts, develops relationships with market partners, and manages guest scheduling and interview logistics. The producer helps ensure the show runs smoothly by following timelines and program logs, operating the broadcast board, managing changes, and monitoring equipment. Additional work includes editing and publishing audio, creating promotional and social media highlights, supporting contest execution and audience communications, maintaining show archives, preparing “best of” vacation segments, and assisting with basic video recording and production. The role may require responding to last-minute changes during the regular shift and at other necessary times, communicating clearly, collaborating across departments, attending meetings, and making public appearances. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least three years of experience as a producer or on-air contributor.
Passion for pop culture, current music, and entertainment news.
Experience with all aspects of an on-air broadcast studio, including operating the board and automation system and understanding radio clocks, logs, and scheduling.
Demonstrated ability to use social media, including Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
Willingness to learn new tools and how they can support content, distribution, or sales.
Willingness to work in the office or on location.
Ability to multitask across a variety of duties.
Ability to ad-lib coherently on air and at appearances in situations that can change quickly.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to work in compliance with company and FCC policies and procedures.
Ability to work the established schedule and other hours as needed.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job; reasonable physical accommodations will be made to facilitate performance of essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Manage the overall content and flow of The Morning MIX and assist with preparation, pre-planning, live elements, final editing, post-show promotions, and production.
Research potential show topics online and on social media, and provide hosts with daily preparation materials and related audio.
Build external relationships with market partners, including agents, concert venues, promoters, and production studios, to connect the show with events and talent.
Manage guest scheduling and logistics.
Coordinate live and pre-recorded interviews.
Follow established timelines and program logs; operate the board, handle changes, and monitor equipment to help ensure the show runs smoothly.
Edit audio, publish it to online feeds, and create audio highlights for promotions, social media, and podcasts.
Assist in generating social media content for the show as directed.
Assist with on-air and off-air contest execution.
Communicate with listeners through social media, phone, and text platforms.
Maintain show archives and prepare “best of” segments for show vacations.
Assist with basic video recording and production.
Handle last-minute and unexpected changes during regular shifts, shows, and other necessary times, communicating quickly and clearly.
Work seamlessly with other departments and cross-functionally with content, digital, and sales to support station goals.
Stay updated on industry trends to keep content fresh and competitive.
Attend and participate in meetings as required and make public appearances.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel to and attend station promotional appearances, including sales appearances.