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Department:
1A Production Team 2
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Modality:
Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)
Union:
Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
Job Description:
Summary:
WAMU 88.5 is a public media station owned and operated by American University. WAMU is the source for local, regional and NPR news and original programs in Washington DC. Since 1961, WAMU has been amplifying voices and sharing stories from the many neighborhoods and communities in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
The Producer, 1A develops, creates and manages stories, guests and conversations for a nationally distributed live news talk show with a presence across multiple digital media platforms. The Producer is responsible for researching a wide range of political, cultural, literary, and social topics; and for conceptualizing and shaping compelling stories on air and online.
The Producer is responsible for booking guests, writing scripts and copy for web, pitching compelling stories and seeking our unique uses for audio and audience engagement.
The Producer, 1A creatively uses an array of audio, visual and multimedia tools. The Producer leverages existing audience engagement tools to connect the program’s journalism to the needs and concerns of the audience.
The Producer works alongside colleagues and other production team members, and assists new members of staff to identify their training needs. The Producer works with the Managing Producer, 1A and Executive Producer, sharing regular updates with the Director of Station Relations.
This position reports to the Senior Supervising Producer, 1A.
Essential Functions:
Department:
1A Production Team 2
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Modality:
Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)
Union:
Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
Job Description:
Summary:
WAMU 88.5 is a public media station owned and operated by American University. WAMU is the source for local, regional and NPR news and original programs in Washington DC. Since 1961, WAMU has been amplifying voices and sharing stories from the many neighborhoods and communities in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
The Producer, 1A develops, creates and manages stories, guests and conversations for a nationally distributed live news talk show with a presence across multiple digital media platforms. The Producer is responsible for researching a wide range of political, cultural, literary, and social topics; and for conceptualizing and shaping compelling stories on air and online.
The Producer is responsible for booking guests, writing scripts and copy for web, pitching compelling stories and seeking our unique uses for audio and audience engagement.
The Producer, 1A creatively uses an array of audio, visual and multimedia tools. The Producer leverages existing audience engagement tools to connect the program’s journalism to the needs and concerns of the audience.
The Producer works alongside colleagues and other production team members, and assists new members of staff to identify their training needs. The Producer works with the Managing Producer, 1A and Executive Producer, sharing regular updates with the Director of Station Relations.
This position reports to the Senior Supervising Producer, 1A.
Essential Functions:
- Identify issues and themes relevant for a U-S audience, and produce original news-making content for broadcast and digital platforms. Plan, shape, and execute segments related to national and international current events, with an eye towards creating compelling content that sparks vibrant conversations on air and online. Frame issues for debate; identify, contact, and interview potential guests under stringent time deadlines; and write scripts for the on-air host.