Talk Show Producer - myTalk 107.1

2060 Digital•Saint 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, including during emergencies, illness, vacation, or company holidays. The role works closely with the show host on daily preparation and future shows, ensuring all aspects of the program are ready before airtime and deadlines are met. Duties include booking and confirming guests as directed, 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 follows established timelines and the program log, handles caller requests, keeps the host on schedule, interacts with talent, callers, and guests as appropriate, takes breaks, runs the board, manages changes, and monitors equipment. The producer answers and screens calls, decides which callers go on air, communicates changes and special situations promptly, and responds calmly to unexpected situations. The position also involves troubleshooting minor routine radio-system problems, assessing station emergencies, contacting Engineering, ENCO, or Programming managers for support, and going on air to report life-threatening or emergency situations when necessary. The producer is expected to 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 the show, including tracking down guests or speaking with listeners while operating the show’s technical systems.
Flexibility and ability to handle unexpected show changes calmly.
Ability to make quick decisions and judgments, including in chaotic environments.
Ability to work to short deadlines and in pressure situations.
Ability to make basic programming decisions based on emergency situations.

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 with gathering and editing content for national syndication affiliates.
Edit, upload, and administer podcasts for the shows produced.
Gather daily segments for “Best of” broadcasts for use during emergencies, illness, vacation, company holidays, or other needs.
Assist and collaborate with the show host on daily and future show preparations.
Ensure all aspects of the talk show are complete before airtime and plan to meet deadlines.
Book and confirm guests as directed by the host, and offer guest suggestions.
Post daily show content to the website.
Understand the program log and assemble audio clips and key information for daily promotional updates.
Notify appropriate people promptly of 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, notifying talent of important information, keeping the host on time and on track, interacting with talent, callers, and guests as appropriate, taking breaks, running the board, handling changes, and monitoring equipment.
Answer calls during airtime, screen callers, and decide which callers go on air.
Handle last-minute and unexpected changes during shifts, shows, and other necessary times, communicating quickly and clearly with hosts, guests, and others.
Build effective working relationships and communicate with talent, guests, callers, and staff.
Use working knowledge of radio systems to resolve minor routine problems.
Assess station emergencies and decide when to call Engineering, ENCO, or Programming managers for support.
Go on air to report life-threatening or emergency situations until further support arrives when necessary.
Understand and articulate the station’s and show’s programming directions and philosophies.
Make basic programming decisions in emergency situations.