MPR News is seeking a producer or associate producer for MPR News with Angela Davis. The ideal candidate has a passion for live radio, local news, and telling stories.
The full-time staffer will research topics and book guests for conversations led by the host and will contribute original reporting that inspires timely conversations about regional news and culture.
We want someone who is curious, creative, and collaborative. We want a big thinker who, in collaboration with the digital engagement team, the host and the other producers, will find ways for the journalism that happens during the live show to live on digitally and on the radio in other dayparts.
This full-time position works 40 hours per week and is eligible for benefits.
Position Responsibility:
- Pitch topics for hourlong, local call-ins.
- Identify guests, in particular new voices for MPR News.
- Write scripts.
- Coordinate guest bookings and technical requirements at remote studios.
- Contribute ideas for future broadcasts.
- Locate, contact, pre-interview, evaluate guests; book guests and confirm bookings.
- Direct shows, manage the control room, set rundown timing and coordinate with remote studios.
- Screen listener phone calls.
- Write promos and scripts and edit and fact-check copy.
- Prepare audio for podcast, digital presentation and re-broadcast.
- Research sources/guests for background and context.
- Rewrite copy for accuracy and clarity.
- Support hosts and prepare briefing materials for hosts.
- Greet and interact with live studio guests.
- Coordinate special projects.
- Help manage MPR News social media channels.
- Support other MPR news programs and special programming as needed.
- Coordinate the work of interns.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Three or more years production, editorial or broadcast experience for Associate Producer II
- Five or more years production, editorial, or broadcast experience for Producer I
- Experience with digital audio editing systems.
- Experience writing for digital platforms.
- Familiarity with social media platforms.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Solid news judgment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to edit audio.
- Reads widely across a variety of current news sources.
- Ability to generate fresh and strong ideas for the programs.
- Ability to work interdependently within a team while maintaining effective communication and accountability with minimal supervision.
- Ability to react to breaking news, changing situations, and change the program accordingly.
- Excellent organizational skills; effective with details and deadlines.
- Ability to learn new industry specific skills as required.
- Research skills.
- Interest in and general knowledge of news, current events and public radio industry.
- Interpersonal skills, including ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a variety of individuals, such as audience, guests, hosts, and other MPR staff members.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience with Dalet newsroom software.
- Skill and experience in field production.
- Experience with live news programming.
- Familiarity with recent Minnesota news stories.
Compensation Range: Associate Producer II – $58,822-70,600/yr | Producer I – $60,000-72,000/yr. Exact salary determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure and internal equity.
Application Deadline: July 21, 2023
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