Producer IV- Left, Right & Center
Description
About the job
Who We Are
KCRW is a public media leader, creating and curating a unique mix of content centered around music discovery, NPR news, cultural exploration and informed public affairs. We are driven by the spirit of Los Angeles and deliver in innovative ways -- on the radio, digitally and in person -- to diverse, curious communities around the corner and around the world.
How You’ll Make An Impact
KCRW is looking for a creative and experienced audio producer interested in two things that don’t often go together: national politics and resolving differences.
Left, Right & Center is KCRW's weekly politics show where we take on the tough, divisive issues you're afraid to talk about with your own family, distributed as a highly-successful podcast and broadcast here in LA and on stations across the country.
The show recently brought on a new host who is very familiar to public radio audiences, David Greene, the former co-host of NPR’s Morning Edition.
With a new host, we are looking for a producer ready to pursue creative ideas that are outside of the box to bring a rich, diverse mix of voices into our conversations on the week’s political news. We want to engage listeners wherever they may find us – whether on the radio, in a podcast feed, on social media, or even in person.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Content Director for News, who is the executive producer of the program. This position is in the SAG-AFTRA Bargaining Unit.
Hybrid work schedule is available for select positions.
KCRW has in effect a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees beginning September 15, 2021. The mandate is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure weekly production of KCRW’s Left, Right & Center for radio broadcast and digital/podcast distribution.
- Conceive, book and write segments on national and international political issues.
- Cut show segments using desktop audio editing software
- Work with the show host and executive producer to plan each week’s program.
- Maintain relationships with panelists and other potential guests.
- Maintain a database of booking contacts.
- Produce promotional materials for the show.
- Execute social engagement strategies, in conjunction with KCRW’s audience team.
- Occasional field and/or live event production is possible.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
What You’ll Need
- Minimum 2 years audio journalism experience in major market or national programming.
- Minimum 2 years involvement in coverage of national politics as a producer, booker, editor or reporter.
- Minimum 1 year writing or editing web copy.
- Experience working in ProTools or similar audio production software
- Experience writing, editing or producing social media content strongly preferred.
- Experience working in Google Workspace and Dalet preferred.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation & Benefits:
- Union minimum hourly rate $35.58
- Eligible for overtime and premium working holiday pay rate
- Sick leave award
- Vacation leave accrual
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance (including medical, dental, vision, FSA, life and AD&D) eligibility
- 403(b) with company match
- Passionate office environment surrounded by an incredible community of curious and talented colleagues
- KCRW is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - read more here to determine your eligibility
KCRW aims to be representative of Southern California, and candidates with traditionally underrepresented backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged to apply. KCRW is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruits to promote diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
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