World Radio Producer

Company: Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 10, 2024

Job Description:

The World is a one-hour, nationally distributed weekday radio public affairs program co-produced by GBH and the Public Radio Exchange (PRX). The show offers a mix of news, features, interviews, and music from around the globe, developed specifically for an American audience. The World's companion website, TheWorld.org , offers a similar mix of news and features along with slideshows, videos, podcasts, and interactive graphics that expand on the radio content. The World and theworld.org use social media and other relevant tools to maximize user engagement and enhance the user experience.JOB OVERVIEWReporting to the Assignment Editor, the World Radio Producer will undertake all aspects of production associated with The World's climate programming. Working as part of a team, the World Radio Producer will look for original story ideas, conduct research, book guests, brief the hosts, produce studio interviews and mixes, and edit audio for the radio broadcast.The World Radio Producer will also contribute to the daily production of the show on a regular basis a couple days of the week to be predetermined by the Executive Editor in consultation with the Show Producer and Assignment Editor, while also maintaining an environmental news calendar and completing other research and production duties as assigned.The World Radio Producer will also be expected at times to create content based on radio segments for -TheWorld.org -and its social media channels. Competitive candidates will work well on tight daily deadlines and think creatively about new ways to craft compelling audio stories about climate change.This role is based in Boston, MA, and requires your on-site presence every Tuesday and Wednesday at our Brighton office. Additional in-office days may be required at the discretion of your manager.What you get to do:Originate story ideas mainly related to the environment, climate science and solutions; conduct research; brief the hosts; produce studio interviews and edit audio for the radio broadcast.Serve as main driver behind The World's weekly "Big Fix" climate solutions series, researching and generating interview and story ideas from across the globe, booking guests, and editing audio for the radio broadcast. -Support host Carolyn Beeler's climate reporting, including helping with advanced prep for overseas tripsCreate multi-media content for theworld.org using the CMS, including writing posts, sourcing images, and creating slide shows when appropriate.Be a general producer for the daily show on fixed days of the week and as a fill in for when other producers are out.What skills you need:An interest in general news as well for daily show needs.Strong track record in generating original and engaging story ideas.Ability to write clearly and creatively on deadline, possess strong technical skills in digital audio editing and be proficient with the latest multimedia tools.Must be self-motivated and capable of independent work but must also perform well in a collaborative environment.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.3 - 5 years' experience as a radio producer/audio journalist and a strong familiarity with global and domestic environmental issues.Experience meeting daily deadlines and be able to work simultaneously on a range of subjects from hard news to features.JOB SPECIFICSStaff positionHybrid positionThis is a CWA Local 1400 union positionLOCATIONThis role is based in Boston, MA, and requires your on-site presence every Tuesday and Wednesday at our Brighton office. Additional in-office days may be required at the discretion of your manager.
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