Producer
eTown
Boulder
,
CO
Application Deadline: Sunday, Aug 07, 2016
Description
Producer
eTown
Boulder, CO
eTown, a well-established, mission-driven multimedia organization, operating in Boulder, CO, is seeking an experienced producer for their weekly national radio broadcast/podcast. With their own custom, solar powered theater – eTown Hall – located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, weekly shows are recorded in front of a live audience. The space also serves as a music venue and social and environmental hub for community events.
eTown is widely carried, and listeners appreciate the entertaining weekly show featuring high-quality live music, interviews and information focused on healthy communities and environmental sustainability. eTown employees share their passion for those values and high standards and commitment to excellence.
The ideal candidate has a passion and talent for telling stories and significant experience doing so for radio. The successful applicant will be a nimble, detail oriented, experienced radio producer who will be responsible for the research, planning and production of their flagship human-interest segment as well as the development of possible new segments or features.
In addition, the Producer will make contributions in the research, script-writing, and planning of the show and will also be part of a team that edits the show to 59 minutes while capturing the essence, flow and feel of the original two-hour live show. The Producer will assist in the creation of occasional specialty shows and promotional segments.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in radio/segment production. Experience on a national level with outlets such as NPR, PRI, etc. is a major plus.
Qualifications
Required
- At least 5 years or more specific experience in radio/segment production;
- At least two years of significant, consistent experience in editorial decision-making;
- Demonstrated script and research writing ability;
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure;
- Demonstrated initiative and self-starting skills, ability to work independently;
- Ability to handle multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes and changing priorities/conditions;
- Proven ability to work well with others, take direction, work in a team setting;
- Ability to travel (10%).
Desired
- Experience on a national level, especially with outlets such as NPR, PRI, etc.;
- Experience producing on Dalet, Sadie, Cool Edit, ProTools or similar broadcast digital audio workstations.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
HOW TO APPLY:
eTown is being assisted in this search by Livingston Associates. For consideration, please visit the full job posting and apply online at http://liv.jobs
Apply by August 7
Please visit eTown at: http://www.etown.org/
Inquiries are welcome with Livingston Associates.
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