Bloomberg Radio seeks an executive producer in Boston

Bloomberg LP has built a significant media business spanning television, digital, magazine, radio and live event platforms across the globe. In the midst of a historic time in the media industry, Bloomberg Media is growing its global footprint and reach through new innovations from Quicktake to New Economy to our rapidly growing consumer subscription business.

Bloomberg Radio has a rare opportunity for a motivated, hardworking Executive Producer to lead its radio team in Boston. In this full-time position, the Executive Producer will lead a group of anchors and reporters to write, book and direct 3 hours of daily afternoon programming. The Executive Producer sets the editorial agenda and vision for Bloomberg Radio’s local Boston programming. In this role, they will lead a team of anchors and reporters in selecting stories, writing scripts, editing audio, and directing the show. Candidates for this opening should have extensive experience in writing and audio storytelling, strong editorial judgment, commitment to detail and the ability to create a collaborative environment in an extremely fast-paced setting.

This person will demonstrate a creative approach to tasks, have an enthusiastic work ethic and strong leadership skills.

WE’LL TRUST YOU TO:

•   lead production of a daily news/talk program focused on stories in and around Boston and Massachusetts, plus national and global stories of interest to our audience
•   write and edit broadcast scripts
•   communicate and coordinate with reporters across the newsroom
•   record, cut and mix audio for broadcasts
•   direct show anchors from the control room
•   operate an audio console during live programming
•   write and produce original audio packages and podcasts
•   identify and book influential guests for the shows
•   develop and execute a social media strategy to promote content

YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE:

•   Bachelor’s degree
•   5+ years of mid-major market radio, podcast and/or news production experience
•   strong editorial news and production skills
•   business news experience preferred
•   exceptional broadcast writing skills
•   knowledge of Abode Audition audio editing software
•   proficiency with newsroom software systems and agility with Windows
•   experience with social media tools such as social flow and audiograms
•   ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
•   flexibility to adjust working schedule as business needs require

To apply, go here.