Radio Producer

Tegna • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

97.1 The Fan in Columbus, part of TEGNA, 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 producer will contribute creatively to the on-air experience and write and deliver sports updates live and pre-recorded. The role requires strong communication and computer skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a passion for sports. Previous experience in a similar morning show role is preferred.

97.1 The Fan is a 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 The NFL and The NCAA Tournament from Westwood One, and the Cincinnati Reds.

Requirements

• Minimum three years in talk and/or sports radio or podcast producing or hosting.
• Strong writing, editing, and production skills.
• Top-notch 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.
• Passion for sports.

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.
• Write and deliver sports updates on air.
• Respond flexibly and solve problems on the spot.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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