Radio Producer

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives. At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of one day each week: every Tuesday. Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager. All employees who will be working on-site at any GBH facility and/or attending GBH events are required to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines as defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) unless a request for an accommodation on medical or religious grounds has been requested and approved by GBH. JOB OVERVIEW GBH News seeks a curious and talented person for a new project that will lead smart, thoughtful, and engaging conversations about culture in the Boston region and beyond. The project is fun and fast-paced and will have hosts who each bring their own sensibilities, experience, and areas of expertise. They will lead smart, thoughtful conversations with the leaders and thinkers shaping the arts and culture scene in Boston, New England, and beyond. The project needs an energetic RADIO PRODUCER to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Producer/Culture Editor and working closely with the hosts, the Producer will be responsible for research, booking guests, and writing scripts. The Producer needs to pay attention to detail, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and have the temperament to work in fast-paced situations. Experience in broadcast media and live radio is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be a passionate, curious, informed consumer of the arts. RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in pitching and deciding on topics and guests. Write scripts and billboards. Booking guests as needed. Conducting research for hosts Write and produce for digital/multimedia platforms. Other production tasks as needed; other duties as assigned. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Successfully worked in radio production. Proficient in Audio digital editing Strong editorial judgment, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. Proven organizational and time management skills. Ability to work successfully in a team. Two-three years of similar experience is strongly preferred. JOB-STATUS Staff Position GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application Process Assistance GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000. GBH is the leading multiplatform creator for public media in America. As the largest producer of content for PBS and partner to NPR and PRX, GBH delivers compelling experiences, stories and information to audiences wherever they are. GBH produces digital and broadcast programming that engages, illuminates and inspires, through drama and science, history, arts, culture and journalism. It is the creator of such signature programs as MASTERPIECE, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, FRONTLINE, NOVA, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, Arthur and Molly of Denali and a catalog of streaming series, podcasts and on-demand video. GBH’s television channels include GBH 2, GBH 44, GBH Kids and national services WORLD and Create. With studios and a newsroom headquartered in Boston, GBH reaches across New England with GBH 89.7, Boston’s Local NPR; CRB Classical 99.5; and CAI, the Cape and Islands NPR station. Dedicated to making media accessible to and inclusive of our diverse culture, GBH is a pioneer in delivering media to those who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired. GBH creates curriculum-based digital content for educators nationwide with PBS LearningMedia and has been recognized with hundreds of the nation’s premier broadcast, digital and journalism awards. Find more information at gbh.org. Affordable Care Act Disclosure