Executive Producer

RadioJobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision options

401K plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Volunteer day

Job summary

iHeartMedia in San Diego, CA is seeking an Executive Producer to plan and produce live and pre-recorded radio shows, with a focus on Hot AC brand KMYI. The role requires an early morning mindset and strong storytelling capabilities.

You will lead the morning show team, generate ideas, coordinate guests, and produce engaging social content across platforms. Experience with Wheatstone, Nexgen, Sound+, and Voxpro is a plus.

Qualifications

• Morning show position requires early start.
• Excellent writing and storytelling tailored for multiple audiences.
• Knowledge of the radio market, station styles, and audience demographics.
• Experience with recording equipment and operating a board.

Responsibilities

• Generate original ideas and conduct research for shows.
• Show prep, guest coordination, scheduling.
• Lead morning show team and support teammates.
• Create social media content across platforms.
• Edit video content for social media.
• Obtain licenses for recordings and music use.
• Monitor listener emails and calls.
• Coordinate with presenters to ensure QA and standards.
• Operate broadcasting tech and soundboards.
• Schedule and monitor the radio stream during live recordings.
• Post‑production editing and archiving of episodes.
• Voicetrack as required.

Skills

Morning show coordination

Creative ideation

Writing and storytelling

Audience understanding

Multi-tasking

Communication & diplomacy

Tools

Wheatstone

Nexgen

Sound+

Adobe Audition

Voxpro

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

iHeartMedia Markets

The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad‑supported music streaming service.

Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:

We’re seeking a skilled Executive Producer to assist with the planning and production of live and pre‑recorded radio shows in San Diego, with a focus on Hot AC brand KMYI.

What You’ll Do:

• Generate original ideas, encourage ideation from others, and carry out thorough research
• Show prep, content generation, organizing and scheduling guests
• Lead the morning show team, support them, champion teammates
• Social Media content generation across multiple platforms
• Video editing social media content
• Obtain permission or licenses for recording or broadcasting on location, and for the use of music, sound effects and audio archive material
• Monitor listener emails, calls and inquiries and responses related to shows
• Work in collaboration with presenters, in order to perform quality assurance to meet established production standards, rules and regulations
• Use various broadcasting technologies such as soundboards and editing/production software
• Schedule and monitors the radio stream during live recordings
• Assist with time‑keeping, saving show recordings, archiving show files and post‑production editing for shows and Podcasts
• Voicetracking as required

What You’ll Need:

• We’re looking for an early riser; this is a Morning Show position!
• A creative mindset with the ability to formulate, communicate and pitch original ideas
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills; ability to tailor and adapt content for different audiences and platforms
• A keen passion for pop‑culture
• Knowledge of the radio and media market, different station/program styles, audience demographics
• Experience using a variety of recording equipment and operating a board, experience with Wheatstone, Nexgen, Sound+, Adobe Audition and Voxpro an asset.
• Confidence and tenacity to pursue information
• Ability to plan and multi‑task
• Full knowledge of the law, rules and industry regulations around radio productions; know when it necessary to acquire relevant clearances and licenses
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint as well as all social media platforms

What You’ll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Full proficiency and understanding of job function
• Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus
• Strong problem solving skills
• Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance
• Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness
• Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience

Compensation:

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$70,304

Location:

San Diego, CA: 9660 Granite Ridge Drive, 92123

Position Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Type:

Salaried

Benefits:

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well‑being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.