Executive Producer

Audacy, Inc.; St. Louis, Santa Rosa (MO, CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in audio content is seeking a passionate Executive Producer to enhance their NewsTalk radio brand. This role involves creative storytelling, managing breaking news, and producing engaging digital content across various platforms. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging their expertise in audio production and social media to expand the station's reach. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering premium audio experiences and making a significant impact in the community. If you have a love for news and a drive for excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience producing radio/audio content.
• Proficiency in audio editing and social media best practices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute creative story ideas and manage breaking news.
• Produce and publish content for digital platforms.
• Develop relationships and secure interviews with contributors.

Skills

Producing radio/audio content

Audio editing

Social media best practices

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative work

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Executive Producer

Department: Programming

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location(s): St. Louis, M.O.

Work Arrangement: On-Site

97.1 FM Talk (KFTK - St. Louis) is looking for a full-time Executive Producer to join our team!

The right person for this position will have a passion for NewsTalk radio and a desire to grow the brand on-air, in the community, and on social media; with significant attentiveness to digital content production.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Contribute creative story ideas
• Operate a control board
• Manage breaking news
• Expertly edit and title podcasts to optimize reach for distribution across various platforms
• Develop relationships and secure interviews with high profile contributors
• Produce and publish content for a variety of digital platforms across the station and individual shows - including articles, videos, social media posts, and more
• Identify areas of opportunity to expand reach of content for the show and station
• Protect station image and licensing in accordance with applicable agencies
• Create strong working relationships across departments
• Assist talent and Brand Manager in managing sales requests
• Oversee and log station inventory, report discrepancies

Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:

• Minimum three years of experience producing radio/audio content
• Interest in news, current events, history, and pop culture
• Proficiency in audio editing
• Proficiency in social media best practices
• Sharp attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively, in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills

Important Notes:

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

About Us

Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.