“Marketplace” seeks producer for morning show

Marketplace is looking for a dynamic news hound for its Morning Report team. The Marketplace Morning Report Producer plays a key role in producing content that raises the economic intelligence of the country for more than 10.8 million morning listeners. The Producer is responsible for the production of 5 timely and informative national broadcasts, all with the unique Marketplace sound and style.

Working closely with host David Brancaccio, you’ll be the architect of the daily program, responsible for turning fresh spot news, quick-turn around live interviews, pre-recorded spots and digital content into cohesive, newsworthy programming. You’ll oversee all production during the morning hours, ensuring that the Morning Report has up to the second and forward looking coverage with Marketplace’s distinctive take on the latest business and economic news.

The Producer will also be considered one of the fill ins during the day for the Executive Producer (as needed) and participate in all creative aspects of the program.

Marketplace is one of the most dynamic multimedia brands in the country, known for an irreverent approach to business and economic news on multiple platforms. Our currency is good ideas. We value creativity and unorthodox thinking. And while we are serious about covering business and the economy the right way, we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

This position will be either a Producer I OR Producer II-level position depending upon the most qualified candidate’s experience. In addition, this position requires the ability to work a regular shift with a start time of 4 a.m. ET.

This posting has an application deadline of Nov. 3, 2017 (10 p.m. PST).

Position Responsibility:

• Serves as sole-leader and key decision-maker early mornings for shape and sound of morning report.
• Produces up to five distinct, differentiated national broadcasts daily.
• Works closely with MMR host(s), including fill-in hosts.
• Stays abreast of business and economic issues.
• Edits, oversees, and creates content for digital platforms.
• Manages cast of regular interviewees and generates new sources and regular contributors wherever needed.
• Identifies compelling and knowledgeable interviewees and produces quick-turnaround interviews, some audio editing of interviews.
• Assign, commission and edit news spots and host Q&A’s.
• Ensures editorial and audio quality of scripts and pieces.
• Works closely with host, ensuring the quality of writing and accuracy of casts.
• Edits spots, leads and tags.
• Leads daily early morning editorial meeting, setting coverage agenda and making assignments for team including radio, digital and audio production staff.
• Fill in for Executive Producer as needed.
• Maintains currency with local, national and international news.
• Direct the hand-off of news coverage from morning to dayside editorial group.
• Provide consistent feedback to dayside producers, editors and MMR Executive Producer.
• Work closely with digital staff to maintain and expand MMR digital presence.
• Participates in all creative aspects of the program, such as developing new segments and series, finding regular guests for program, etc.
• Assist with other Marketplace programs as needed.
• Develop coverage based on planning calendars and upcoming events.
• Can serve as lead producer for major projects on the show – from conception to completion.
• Manage relationships with outside content partners to ensure maximum efficiency in sharing stories and presenting them in a dynamic way.
• Lead field producer.
• May assist in managing budgets- or manage part of a larger budget.
• Works with MMR Executive Producer to identify, train and deploy back-up hosting team.
• Other duties as assigned.

To apply, go here.