WUSF seeks a producer for its premier public affairs program and podcast to deliver comprehensive coverage of issues and experiences that provide insight and perspective to the community.
Requirements
- Radio, digital and public media production experience is a plus.
- Audio and video editing qualities
- Understand multi-platform content creation
- Live broadcast production experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of journalistic ethics and standards
- Demonstrated news judgment
- Experience in live call-in programs, social media content, pre-produced audio segments, and digital interview formats
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with WUSF’s public affairs show team to develop a daily, live public affairs show and digital podcast.
- Produce engaging audio, video, and digital stories to examine issues impacting people who live in the greater Tampa Bay region.
- Participate in show logistics, including identifying, researching, booking, and pre-interviewing guests.
- Assist the host and Executive Producer in researching topics, writing scripts, and show promotion.
- Participate actively as a reporter for WUSF’s public affairs show by telling the stories residents want to know about their hometown.
- Assist in breaking news that impacts the greater Tampa Bay region.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to attending station events, participating in fundraisers, and participating in community events on behalf of WUSF.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field and two years of directly related experience; or a Master's degree in the fields listed above.
- Four years of vocational/technical training and experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree requirement.
- Active driver's license and ability to drive to and from assignments
- Availability five days per week, with occasional weekend responsibilities as programming demands require
- Meet all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
