Lead Talk Show Producer for Live Civic Programming

Radio & Television Business Report; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Media in Racine, Wisconsin, seeks a Senior Talk Show Producer to craft engaging Civic Media content, manage research, strategy, guest booking, and overall on-air quality for radio and digital platforms. The Producer will join a fast-paced team to develop segments, write intros and promos, and coordinate live broadcasts, ensuring timing and on-air decisions. A background in broadcast production and an interest in current events are essential; knowledge of Wisconsin politics is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in broadcast radio or television as a line/segment/show producer.
• Journalism background a plus.
• Live production control room experience during breaking news.
• Proficient with computers, email, word processing, social media, and the Internet.
• Basic knowledge of live broadcast sound equipment and audio editing software.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with show hosts as a trusted colleague and partner.
• Sharp attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Selects and coordinates guests and contributors to create entertaining opinion programming.
• Develops innovative new ways to tell stories that relate to an audience.
• Conceives, develops, and transforms concepts into on-air and digital content.
• Brainstorms and oversees development of new segments and benchmarks from idea to reality.
• Directs the live broadcast, keeps segments on time, makes on-the-fly decisions during a show, handles issues, and coordinates with technical producers.

Skills

Communication skills

Natural curiosity

Audience engagement

Current events awareness

Wisconsin politics knowledge

On-air contribution

Education

Broadcast journalism experience

Tools

Live production control room

Audio editing software

Broadcast sound equipment

Computers and Internet proficiency

Job description

Civic Media in Racine, Wisconsin, seeks a Senior Talk Show Producer to craft engaging Civic Media content, manage research, strategy, guest booking, and overall on-air quality for radio and digital platforms. The Producer will join a fast-paced team to develop segments, write intros and promos, and coordinate live broadcasts, ensuring timing and on-air decisions. A background in broadcast production and an interest in current events are essential; knowledge of Wisconsin politics is a plus.