Creates program content and manages the whole production process for both live and recorded radio programs
Responsibilities
- Undertakes key administrative responsibilities as well as assists in planning and producing live and/or pre-recorded radio shows which may include news, music, talk, sports, traffic, and feature productions.
- Generates original ideas, identifies suitable ideas from others, and carries out thorough research.
- Researches information, obtains materials and assists with contacting and scheduling guests.
- Gives direction to presenters, content providers, assistants and other crew members.
- Manages budgets and ensures the efficient use of resources.
- Obtains permissions or licenses for recording or broadcasting on location, and for the use of music, sound effects and audio archive material.
- Monitors listener emails, inquiries and responses related to shows.
- Works in collaboration with presenters, performers or other program contributors, in order to perform quality assurance to meet established production standards, rules and regulations.
- Uses various broadcasting technologies such as soundboards and editing/production software.
- Schedules and monitors the radio stream during live recordings.
- Assists with time-keeping, saving show recordings, archiving show files and post-production editing as directed.
- May work the board for pre-recorded or live shows.
Qualifications
- Ability to generate original ideas, and to think creatively about how to communicate them to audiences; has comprehensive knowledge of subjects relevant to specific radio genres
- Excellent writing and storytelling skills; ability to tailor and adapt content for different audiences and platforms
- Knowledgeable of the radio market, different station/program styles, audience demographics
- Knows how to use a variety of recording equipment and to operate different radio studios
- Excellent communication skills, complemented by diplomacy, empathy and patience
- Ability to build rapport and draw information from people
- Can coach and develop others
- Has confidence and tenacity to pursue information, overcome obstacles and pitch ideas to senior colleagues
- Stress tolerance: ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, and to react quickly to changes
- Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, multi task and meet tight deadlines
- Full knowledge of the law, rules and industry regulations around radio production; knows when it is necessary, and how to acquire, relevant clearances and licenses
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms
- Good understanding o social media and how to produce content for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Etc.
Work Experience
3+ years’ experience as Radio Producer and/or Assistant in a smaller market or college station
Education: 4-year college degree, preferably in Radio or Media Production
Certifications: None required
Location: Burbank, CA: 3400 West Olive Avenue, Suite 550, 91505