Morning Show Producer

iheartmedia; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

iHeartMedia Markets is seeking an experienced morning show Broadcast Producer to assist with planning and audio/video production for multiple live and pre-recorded radio shows, covering news, music, talk, sports, traffic and features.

You will generate original ideas, research materials, contact guests, and direct presenters and crew while managing budgets and licenses to ensure high production standards across platforms.

Qualifications

• Creative thinker capable of generating original show ideas.
• Strong writing and storytelling for multiple platforms.
• Understanding of radio market and audience demographics.
• Experience with recording equipment and radio studio operations.
• Ability to build rapport and extract information from guests.
• Resilient under pressure with quick, calm decision making.
• Efficient time management and multi-tasking in live environments.
• Familiarity with licenses and clearances for audio content.

Responsibilities

• Generate original ideas and guide production of live and pre-recorded shows.
• Research materials and coordinate guest bookings.
• Direct presenters and crew to meet production standards.
• Manage budgets and resource use efficiently.
• Obtain recording/broadcast permissions and licenses as needed.
• Monitor listener emails and show inquiries.
• Collaborate with talent to ensure quality across programs.
• Operate broadcasting tech and post-production workflows.
• Schedule and monitor radio stream during live sessions.
• Archive show files and edit as directed.
• Produce audio and video clips for social media.

Skills

Creative mindset

Writing & storytelling

Radio market knowledge

Broadcast production experience

Guest coordination

Permission & licenses handling

Time management

Pressure resilience

Tools

MS Office

Broadcast software

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. In fact, we have: More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined; Were the largest podcast publisher , with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix; iHeart is the home of many of the country's most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers , who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour; iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America; Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio , from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we're able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.

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!

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 an experienced morning show Broadcast Producer assist with the planning and audio/video production of multiple live and pre-recorded radio shows featuring news, music, talk, sports, traffic and feature productions.

What You’ll Do:

• Generate original ideas, encourage ideation from others, and carry out thorough research
• Research information, obtain materials and assist with contacting and scheduling guests
• Give direction to presenters, content providers, assistants and other crew members
• Manage budgets and ensure the efficient use of resources
• 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, inquiries and responses related to shows
• Work in collaboration with presenters, performers or other program contributors, 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 as directed
• Produce both audio and video clips of the shows and post on social media.

What You’ll Need:

• Creative mindset with the ability to formulate and communicate original ideas
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills; ability to tailor and adapt content for different audiences and platforms
• Knowledge of the radio market, different station/program styles, audience demographics
• Experience using a variety of recording equipment and operating a radio studio
• Ability to build rapport and draw information from people
• Confidence and tenacity to pursue information, overcome obstacles and pitch ideas to senior colleagues
• Stress tolerance with ability to work calmly and effectively under pression, and to react quicky to changes
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• 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 MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint as well