EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, HERE & NOW, WBUR News and Programming

Boston University; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Executive Producer for their flagship news magazine. This pivotal role involves defining editorial direction, leading a talented team, and ensuring high-quality production in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive editorial experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is a unique opportunity to shape the voice of a vital mid-day program that reaches millions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to exceptional journalism and civic engagement, where your vision and leadership can make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of editorial experience in program and audio news production.
• Ability to lead and supervise a large editorial team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define the editorial direction of the weekday news magazine.
• Set the agenda for a high-quality news magazine with a large team.

Skills

Editorial experience

Leadership in audio news production

Vision creation

Coaching and mentoring

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

News judgement

Writing and editing skills

Organizational skills

Emotional intelligence

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, HERE & NOW, WBUR News and Programming

Category

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

25500024150214

Posted Date

3/14/2025

Salary Grade

Grade 52

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

WBUR, Boston's NPR news station, is a public media organization committed to exceptional journalism and deep civic engagement providing news, analysis and entertainment to Boston and beyond on air, online at wbur.org, on demand and on stage. Here & Now is WBUR's daily mid-day news magazine with its one of a kind editorial partnership with NPR.

As a WBUR flagship production, Here & Now is heard on nearly 500 radio stations across the country with five million weekly listeners. The show is broadcast Monday - Friday, live 12 pm 2 pm ET with rollovers & updates 2 pm 4 pm ET. The Executive Producer will define the editorial direction of the weekday news magazine. Working closely with hosts, producers, editors and technical directors, the Executive Producer will set the agenda for an ambitious and high-quality news magazine.

The Executive Producer will play an active leadership role with colleagues at NPR News and with WBUR's senior leadership. The position requires a seasoned and generous leader, who brings integrity, humanity and levity to the demanding task of producing a daily news magazine.

The ideal candidate has the editorial experience necessary to project a compelling vision and guide a large team producing this vital mid-day program. The Executive Producer reads widely and brings a sophisticated understanding of the most consequential issues confronting the country and the world today. This leader will be a coach and a mentor who inspires the trust and confidence of the entire staff.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• 6-10 years of deep editorial experience, including leadership roles in program and audio news production
• Ability to create a compelling vision
• Skilled leader and people manager, who loves to coach and mentor staff
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Excellent news judgement; strong working knowledge of audio news production
• Exceptional writing, editing and producing skills
• Ability to lead and supervise a large editorial team in a high pressure and complex production environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Driven leader with relentless energy and a collaborative spirit, who inspires creative thinking and continuous improvement
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills
• High degree of emotional intelligence
• Calm under pressure

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.