Boston University
PRODUCER RADIO BOSTON WBUR News and Programming
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
**Who We Are & What We Can Offer You: **
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.WBUR is Boston's NPR and a public media leader, producing exceptional journalism on-air, online, on demand and in real life. Our mission is to provide high-quality journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection and community for an expanding circle of people. WBUR is a member-supported nonprofit and provides its journalism to the public for free, with no paywall or subscription. Our broadcast license is held by Boston University.
Employees at WBUR are a team of professionals who value truth, diverse perspectives and candid debate, creating a culture of mutual respect, passion, and belonging.
We've got exciting plans to keep innovating and building WBUR for the future. We're growing. And you'll grow too.
Onsite: This will be primarily onsite with potential for some remote flexibility.
Health and Well Being Benefits including Gender Affirming Healthcare
Paid Time Off, Holidays & Intersession - Tuition Remission and Professional Development through Boston University
This role comes with a minimum salary of $67,958, and can go up based on experience and internal equity.
The Opportunity and Who You'll Work With:
Radio Boston is the local midday show that dares, sparkles, provokes, unites, and inspires. The show strives to serve the rich diversity of Greater Boston, to deepen trust and engagement with our community, and to initiate conversations that bring those most affected to the fore. It clears space at the table for people with fresh thinking, sharp minds, and stories that have yet to be told. If this sounds exciting, we want to hear from you.
Your role as producer will be an integral part of the Radio Boston team, working both independently and collaboratively with other Radio Boston staff members and WBUR journalists. Working under the supervision of the executive producer, you will be responsible for generating original segment ideas, researching topics, booking guests, and fact-checking.
As producer, you may also occasionally direct the live program, which involves giving direction to the hosts and technical director and ensuring elements of each show are programmed properly. You’ll be an active, collaborative member of the Radio Boston team, delivering high-quality programming that resonates with the Greater Boston community.
Required Skills
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent/relevant experience
- 3-5 years of related experience in media, journalism, broadcasting, audio production
Capabilities and Proficiencies:
An excitement about WBURs mission to provide an essential public good: high-quality local journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection and community. -
A commitment to journalism fundamentals, including accuracy, fairness, respect, honesty and independence on air and online (for more, see WBURs ethics guidelines).
Understanding of established and emerging social media platforms.
Understanding and/or experience finding innovative ways to connect with communities and audiences.
Understanding and experience with video and audio equipment and editing software.
Experience with newsroom content management systems a plus.
In an ongoing effort to enrich our organizational culture, WBUR is committed to building a staff and leadership team that reflects the diversity of our city, region and nation. Designing an organization where everyone thrives, creating connection and community that permeates our workplace requires real change across all facets of what we do and who we are. We must hire, support, develop, advance and retain diverse talent at all levels of the organization with a standard of inclusive excellence.
If you are excited by this opportunity and have a passion for our mission whether you meet all or some of our criteria we want to talk to you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience
Qualifications:What You'll Need to Succeed:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent/relevant experience
- 3-5 years of related experience in media, journalism, broadcasting, audio production
Capabilities and Proficiencies:
An excitement about WBURs mission to provide an essential public good: high-quality local journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection and community. -
A commitment to journalism fundamentals, including accuracy, fairness, respect, honesty and independence on air and online (for more, see WBURs ethics guidelines).
Understanding of established and emerging social media platforms.
Understanding and/or experience finding innovative ways to connect with communities and audiences.
Understanding and experience with video and audio equipment and editing software.
Experience with newsroom content management systems a plus.
In an ongoing effort to enrich our organizational culture, WBUR is committed to building a staff and leadership team that reflects the diversity of our city, region and nation. Designing an organization where everyone thrives, creating connection and community that permeates our workplace requires real change across all facets of what we do and who we are. We must hire, support, develop, advance and retain diverse talent at all levels of the organization with a standard of inclusive excellence.
If you are excited by this opportunity and have a passion for our mission whether you meet all or some of our criteria we want to talk to you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
**What You'll Need to Succeed:**
Education and Experience:\- Bachelor's degree or equivalent/relevant experience\- 3-5 years of related experience in media, journalism, broadcasting, audio production
**Capabilities and Proficiencies:**
An excitement about WBURs mission to provide an essential public good: high-quality local journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection and community. -A commitment to journalism fundamentals, including accuracy, fairness, respect, honesty and independence on air and online (for more, see WBURs ethics guidelines).Understanding of established and emerging social media platforms.Understanding and/or experience finding innovative ways to connect with communities and audiences.Understanding and experience with video and audio equipment and editing software.Experience with newsroom content management systems a plus.
In an ongoing effort to enrich our organizational culture, WBUR is committed to building a staff and leadership team that reflects the diversity of our city, region and nation. Designing an organization where everyone thrives, creating connection and community that permeates our workplace requires real change across all facets of what we do and who we are. We must hire, support, develop, advance and retain diverse talent at all levels of the organization with a standard of inclusive excellence.
If you are excited by this opportunity and have a passion for our mission whether you meet all or some of our criteria we want to talk to you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.WBUR is Boston's NPR and a public media leader, producing exceptional journalism on-air, online, on demand and in real life. Our mission is to provide high-quality journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection and community for an expanding circle of people. WBUR is a member-supported nonprofit and provides its journalism to the public for free, with no paywall or subscription. Our broadcast license is held by Boston University.
Employees at WBUR are a team of professionals who value truth, diverse perspectives and candid debate, creating a culture of mutual respect, passion, and belonging.
We've got exciting plans to keep innovating and building WBUR for the future. We're growing. And you'll grow too.
Onsite: This will be primarily onsite with potential for some remote flexibility.
Health and Well Being Benefits including Gender Affirming Healthcare
Paid Time Off, Holidays & Intersession - Tuition Remission and Professional Development through Boston University
This role comes with a minimum salary of $67,958, and can go up based on experience and internal equity.
The Opportunity and Who You'll Work With:
Radio Boston is the local midday show that dares, sparkles, provokes, unites, and inspires. The show strives to serve the rich diversity of Greater Boston, to deepen trust and engagement with our community, and to initiate conversations that bring those most affected to the fore. It clears space at the table for people with fresh thinking, sharp minds, and stories that have yet to be told. If this sounds exciting, we want to hear from you.
Your role as producer will be an integral part of the Radio Boston team, working both independently and collaboratively with other Radio Boston staff members and WBUR journalists. Working under the supervision of the executive producer, you will be responsible for generating original segment ideas, researching topics, booking guests, and fact-checking.
As producer, you may also occasionally direct the live program, which involves giving direction to the hosts and technical director and ensuring elements of each show are programmed properly. You’ll be an active, collaborative member of the Radio Boston team, delivering high-quality programming that resonates with the Greater Boston community.
Required Skills
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent/relevant experience
- 3-5 years of related experience in media, journalism, broadcasting, audio production
Capabilities and Proficiencies:
An excitement about WBURs mission to provide an essential public good: high-quality local journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection and community. -
A commitment to journalism fundamentals, including accuracy, fairness, respect, honesty and independence on air and online (for more, see WBURs ethics guidelines).
Understanding of established and emerging social media platforms.
Understanding and/or experience finding innovative ways to connect with communities and audiences.
Understanding and experience with video and audio equipment and editing software.
Experience with newsroom content management systems a plus.
In an ongoing effort to enrich our organizational culture, WBUR is committed to building a staff and leadership team that reflects the diversity of our city, region and nation. Designing an organization where everyone thrives, creating connection and community that permeates our workplace requires real change across all facets of what we do and who we are. We must hire, support, develop, advance and retain diverse talent at all levels of the organization with a standard of inclusive excellence.
If you are excited by this opportunity and have a passion for our mission whether you meet all or some of our criteria we want to talk to you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience
Qualifications:What You'll Need to Succeed:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent/relevant experience
- 3-5 years of related experience in media, journalism, broadcasting, audio production
Capabilities and Proficiencies:
An excitement about WBURs mission to provide an essential public good: high-quality local journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection and community. -
A commitment to journalism fundamentals, including accuracy, fairness, respect, honesty and independence on air and online (for more, see WBURs ethics guidelines).
Understanding of established and emerging social media platforms.
Understanding and/or experience finding innovative ways to connect with communities and audiences.
Understanding and experience with video and audio equipment and editing software.
Experience with newsroom content management systems a plus.
In an ongoing effort to enrich our organizational culture, WBUR is committed to building a staff and leadership team that reflects the diversity of our city, region and nation. Designing an organization where everyone thrives, creating connection and community that permeates our workplace requires real change across all facets of what we do and who we are. We must hire, support, develop, advance and retain diverse talent at all levels of the organization with a standard of inclusive excellence.
If you are excited by this opportunity and have a passion for our mission whether you meet all or some of our criteria we want to talk to you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
**What You'll Need to Succeed:**
Education and Experience:\- Bachelor's degree or equivalent/relevant experience\- 3-5 years of related experience in media, journalism, broadcasting, audio production
**Capabilities and Proficiencies:**
An excitement about WBURs mission to provide an essential public good: high-quality local journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection and community. -A commitment to journalism fundamentals, including accuracy, fairness, respect, honesty and independence on air and online (for more, see WBURs ethics guidelines).Understanding of established and emerging social media platforms.Understanding and/or experience finding innovative ways to connect with communities and audiences.Understanding and experience with video and audio equipment and editing software.Experience with newsroom content management systems a plus.
In an ongoing effort to enrich our organizational culture, WBUR is committed to building a staff and leadership team that reflects the diversity of our city, region and nation. Designing an organization where everyone thrives, creating connection and community that permeates our workplace requires real change across all facets of what we do and who we are. We must hire, support, develop, advance and retain diverse talent at all levels of the organization with a standard of inclusive excellence.
If you are excited by this opportunity and have a passion for our mission whether you meet all or some of our criteria we want to talk to you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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