WUNC Producer, New Daily Show
WUNC - North Carolina Public Radio
Chapel Hill
,
NC
Application Deadline: Wednesday, Jul 12, 2023
Description
Producer, New Daily Show
North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, Chapel Hill
North Carolina Public Radio WUNC is hiring a Producer for a New Daily Show based in Chapel Hill.
The Daily Show Producer creates and produces content for WUNC’s daily news and public affairs program. This program, a brand-new endeavor at WUNC, will include interviews, analysis, and features on a variety of subjects (news, politics, culture, etc.) of interest in North Carolina.
Primary responsibilities for this position include selecting and researching show topics, pre-interviewing and booking guests, writing scripts and promotional materials, and editing audio recordings for broadcasts.
The Daily Show Producer will also create content for digital and social media platforms, participate in fundraising activities and station events, may occasionally fill-in for the Executive Producer, and other duties as assigned.
The Daily Show Producer reports to the Executive Producer and works in collaboration with the co-hosts and producer colleagues. The team will actively work to ensure that a diversity of stories and participants are selected for production, and that our content is relevant and accessible to diverse audiences.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
The Producer will be an experienced broadcaster with strong production and communication skills and have a passion for creating compelling conversation, analysis, and storytelling.
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field required
- At least two years of experience as an audio producer on a broadcast show or podcast
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Creativity and initiative
- Demonstrated ability to plan and meet deadlines, working with materials from a variety of sources and collaborators
- Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues effectively and collaboratively
- Demonstrated ability to include diverse stories and participants in programming
- A familiarity with North Carolina news and culture
Preferred:
- Knowledge of radio broadcasting equipment and digital editing programs preferred
- Experience with public radio or related not-for-profit fundraising preferred
- Experience as an audio producer on a broadcast show or podcast in public media preferred
Interested applicants must apply at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/259758.
Candidates should be prepared to attach a current CV, cover letter, and links to their journalism and/or hosting. The deadline to apply is 7/12/2023.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.