Talk Show Producer - myTalk 107.1

Hubbard Broadcasting•Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

About The Position

The Talk Show Producer is responsible for the overall content and flow of a live show and supports the Donna & Steve syndication team by gathering and editing content for national syndication affiliates. The producer edits, uploads, and administers podcasts for the shows they produce, and gathers daily segments for “Best of” broadcasts when needed for emergencies, illness, vacations, or company holidays. The producer works with the show host to prepare daily and future shows, ensuring all elements are complete before airtime and deadlines are met. Duties include booking and confirming guests, suggesting guests, posting show content to the website, understanding the program log, and assembling audio clips and key information for daily promotional updates. During broadcasts, the producer keeps the show on schedule and on track by following the program log and timelines, handling caller requests, screening calls, communicating important information to talent, taking breaks, running the board, managing changes, and monitoring equipment. The role requires responding calmly and clearly to last-minute changes and crises, communicating with hosts, guests, callers, and staff, and making timely decisions. The producer may assess station emergencies, contact Engineering, ENCO, or Programming managers for support, and, when necessary, go on air to report life-threatening or emergency situations until support arrives. The producer must understand and articulate the station’s and show’s programming directions and philosophies.

Requirements

One year of professional broadcast experience.
Ability to run the board flawlessly under pressure.
Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment with on-air talent.
Ability to multitask while running a show, including tracking down guests or speaking with listeners while operating the technical side of the show.
Flexibility and composure when handling unexpected show changes.
Ability to make decisions and judgments quickly, including in chaotic environments.
Ability to work to short deadlines and in pressure situations.
Ability to relate and communicate with talent, guests, callers, and other staff.
Working knowledge of radio systems to resolve minor, routine problems.

Nice To Haves

Operating knowledge of Zetta is extremely helpful.

Responsibilities

Manage the overall content and flow of a live show.
Assist the Donna & Steve syndication team by gathering and editing content for national syndication affiliates.
Edit, upload, and administer podcasts for produced shows.
Gather daily segments for “Best of” broadcasts for emergencies, illness, vacation, or company holidays.
Collaborate with the show host on daily and future show preparations and ensure all aspects are complete before airtime.
Plan and meet deadlines to help the show run smoothly.
Book and confirm guests as directed by the show host, and suggest potential guests.
Post show content to the website daily.
Understand the program log and assemble audio clips and key information for daily promotional updates.
Notify appropriate people promptly about changes or special situations, including breaking news, cancellations, and technical problems.
Keep the show running smoothly on air by following timelines and the program log, handling caller requests, communicating important information to talent, keeping the host on time and on track, taking breaks, running the board, handling changes, and monitoring equipment.
Answer and screen calls during airtime and decide which callers go on air.
Respond to last-minute and unexpected changes during shifts, shows, and other necessary times; communicate quickly and clearly with hosts, guests, and others.
Assess station emergency situations and determine when to contact Engineering, ENCO, or Programming managers for support.
Go on air to report life-threatening or emergency situations when necessary until further support arrives.
Understand and articulate station and show programming directions and philosophies.
Solve minor, routine problems using working knowledge of radio systems.
Make basic programming decisions in emergency situations.