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Producer - Current Affairs (WDET)
Producer - Current Affairs (WDET)
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Producer - Current Affairs (WDET) at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
The Producer, Current Affairs coordinates live, interactive, and original daily programming. Provides direct support of the program hosts, as well as daily content production, including breaking news, multi-platform, and special broadcasts. The Producer under the supervision of the Senior Producer, works with program hosts and other production staff to develop program topics; undertakes subject research and books guests, conducts pre-interviews to support hosts; conducts and records interviews with guests as required; assists live show production as required; coordinates with technical and digital production team to post-produce and publish content. This position may also require supporting program and hosts in an on-mic, broadcast capacity. Occasional WDET events attendance may be required, sometimes including limited travel. Reports to Senior Producer, WDET.
Content Development:
- Research and develop compelling and relevant story ideas for radio broadcasts, ensuring alignment with the station's editorial guidelines.
- Collaborate with the editorial team to brainstorm, pitch, and refine story concepts that resonate with the target audience.
Scriptwriting and Editing:
- Write engaging and informative scripts for radio segments, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to the station's editorial standards.
- Edit and proofread scripts to maintain high-quality content, while also incorporating feedback from team members and stakeholders.
Interview Coordination:
- Identify and reach out to potential guests for interviews, conducting pre-interview research to prepare hosts for insightful and thought-provoking conversations.
- Coordinate interview logistics, including scheduling, preparing interviewees, and ensuring a smooth on-air experience.
Show Production:
- Oversee the production process, from initial concept to final broadcast, ensuring seamless execution of radio programs.
- Work closely with hosts, sound engineers, and other production team members to create polished and engaging shows.
Collaboration:
- Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing and social media, to promote radio shows and engage with the audience.
- Participate in editorial meetings, contributing ideas and insights to shape the overall content strategy of the station.
Research and Fact-Checking:
- Conduct thorough research to gather accurate and up-to-date information for use in radio segments.
- Perform fact-checking to verify the authenticity of information and maintain the station's commitment to journalistic integrity.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensure the highest standards of audio quality, storytelling, and journalism in all produced content.
- Implement and adhere to the station's editorial policies and guidelines, maintaining consistency and credibility in the programming.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Journalism, Media, Communications, or other related fields preferred.
Experience Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
- Demonstrated experience producing public media programming, preferably with direct experience in radio broadcasting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to prioritizes work activities and adapt to rapidly changing conditions; complete tasks correctly; plan for discussion/coverage of pre-planned major news events within the show; possess solid news judgement, demonstrated knowledge of NPR code of ethics for journalism.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with multiple WDET teams. Must have ability to work in a live program environment and remain poised under pressure.
- Demonstrated capacity for multi-tasking, flexibility in face of changing priorities, and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current events, thought leaders, and issues of importance to Metro Detroiters.
- Demonstrated knowledge of multiple media production (radio, web), editorial standards/management, and journalism practices. Ability to utilize social and digital media to engage audiences.
- Understanding of objectives and mission of assigned program duties. Monitors own work to ensure quality. Performs work with concentration, focus and accuracy. Works effectively and completes quality work in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in editorial and journalistic practices, modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing implicit bias.
School/College/Division:
H72 - WDET
Primary department:
H8703 - WDET (H8703)
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum: $51,274.00
- Salary hire maximum: $61,531.00
Working conditions:
Normal office environment and some limited travel.
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 2
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
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