Radio Production Assistant

Public Media • Boston, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives. At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager. DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW GBH News seeks to inform, educate and enlighten our audience on both the news of the day and the news in historical context through in-depth, high-quality journalism using the best tools and methods of the craft. GBH News seeks always to report on and facilitate discussion of the news with integrity, fairness, balance, accuracy, and civility, GBH News also seeks to tell the stories of and allow expression of the diversity of voices that make up our entire community. Boston Public Radio, hosted by Jim Braude and Margery Eagan, is GBH’s flagship midday talk show, featuring smart local conversation with leaders and thinkers shaping greater Boston: on-air, online, and in-person. JOB OVERVIEW Reporting to the Executive Producer, Boston Public Radio, the Radio Production Assistant supports the live production of Boston Public Radio at GBH’s flagship studio in Brighton and our studio at the Boston Public Library. The Radio PA will support the production by preparing the hosts, writing web content for GBHNews.org, social media and digital platforms, as well as writing stories for GBHNews.org following the show’s production. The position requires strong written and audio production skills, the ability to research topics and potential guests, screen calls and monitor text messages and social media platforms, and the ability to work closely with a small team and within a larger newsroom and foundation, cooperatively and calmly under deadline pressure. The role requires a flexible schedule working 8:00 AM– 4:00 PM Monday – Friday, and occasionally some hours on Sunday. Hours may differ in the event of breaking news.

Requirements

• Must be a voracious consumer of news, a self-starter who is able to work collaboratively with a fast-paced, nimble staff.
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines; ability to be flexible as news breaks or show rundowns change.
• Must be able to perform in-depth research on a variety of topics, national and local, and needs to be familiar with the local issues facing greater Boston.
• Positive attitude, ability to work with hosts and other producers in a team environment.
• Excellent computer skills, including recording devices and technology, specifically experience with audio editing/recording software is required.
• The candidate must have demonstrated a strong understanding of strict journalistic principles and have proven ability to present detailed research, strong editorial judgment, fairness and fidelity to facts.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in journalism, media, or production.

Responsibilities

• Work with the EP and production team to provide hosts with detailed research, frequently on a tight deadline.
• Assist in deciding on topics and guests and booking, as needed.
• Screen calls, texts, and social media during the show.
• Quickly and accurately pull audio clips, images, and other assets for use within the show.
• Fact-check information via online research, phone calls and other sources, quickly and accurately.
• Write and publish quality digital content on deadline.
• Other duties as assigned, including assisting with other GBH News projects and broadcasts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level