SENIOR PRODUCER, RADIO LAB
For more information about the show visit: http://www.wnyc.org/shows/radiolab
ABOUT THE POSITION:
WNYC Radio seeks a senior producer to join a tremendously creative staff that serves a passionate, diverse audience and produces an unparalleled product. Reporting to the executive producer of Radio Lab, the senior producer must be open to creative thinking, team effort, and be committed to developing strong communication within the show, across the organization and with external contributors. Sound editorial/reporting experience and excellent staff management and communication skills are required. The successful candidate will demonstrate fearlessness in pursuit of information, ability to work under pressure, strong instincts for gathering great tape, an inquisitive and active mind, and an ability to work in a tightly-knit team.
The senior producer is responsible for coordinating the Radio Lab production process and overseeing interns, a production assistant and associate producer. The senior producer will work closely with the assistant editor and host to produce 10 episodes of Radio Lab a year, 3-5 live events, and 26+ podcasts. The producer must be a self-starter; and thrive in a collaborative, innovation-focused work environment. This position will start off as temporary and possibly convert to a direct hire position for successful candidate(s).
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
§ Reporting and producing pieces
§ Coordinating Radio Lab production calendar
§ Running Radio Lab staff meetings and supervising staff
§ Coordinating with external contributors
§ Creating scripts/segments from interviews performed by our hosts and others
§ Researching story ideas, booking guests, arranging logistics (such as tape syncs, ISDNS, travel plans)
§ Must be able to travel as required for reporting and recording
§ Working as a director with actors/hosts/reporters at Radio Lab
§ Pre-interviewing and booking of potential guests
§ Writing and editing material and preparing audio for broadcast
§ Assist during tapings and digital audio production for the show
§ Performing occasional field reporting and/or recording
§ Work on other special projects and duties as assigned
§ Other responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience, demonstrated strong news writing ability, preferably in a broadcast setting. Excellent verbal and written communication, sound organizational skills, with great attention to detail, extensive research skills. Ability to meet objectives under deadline pressure, ability to work in a group environment, give and take direction. Ability to work extended hours as needed, including some evenings and weekends. Must be able to work remotely on occasion.
Preferred: Five years minimum journalism, print and/or broadcast experience. Digital audio editing experience d, previous radio production experience, prior management experience.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with “Senior Producer, RL” in the subject.
