Producer - Radio Content

Wfmt, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 63 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Comprehensive benefits

Resumo da oferta

WFMT in Chicago is seeking a Producer for Radio Content to manage and execute the production and delivery of Exploring Music and other WFMT content. The role demands deep classical music knowledge, strong writing, editing and advanced audio production skills.

Responsibilities include editorial topic development, scripting, archival selection, interviewing, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. The position requires SAG-AFTRA membership and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualificações

• 8–10+ years producing and mixing audio content in the classical music or radio fields.
• Extensive knowledge of classical repertoire, artists, and performing arts orgs.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in writing and editing scripts for radio.
• Advanced audio production skills with DAW experience, preferably Adobe Audition; MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with live radio broadcast operations, systems and equipment.
• This position requires SAG-AFTRA membership.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with the host and executive producer to manage production workflows from concept to delivery.
• Research, write, edit, and proof scripts for Explor ing Music and other WFMT content.
• Select and prepare archival episodes for broadcast.
• Prepare, conduct, and edit artist interviews.
• Assemble and mix content for Exploring Music, promos, and fundraising segments.
• Coordinate with marketing, development, and WFMT Radio Network teams.

Conhecimentos

Audio production

Scriptwriting

Editing

Radio broadcasting

SAG-AFTRA membership

Ferramentas

Adobe Audition

MusicMaster

WideOrbit

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Descrição da oferta de emprego

WFMT, Chicago's classical music radio station, is seeking a Producer - Radio Content. The Producer is responsible for all aspects of the production and delivery of WFMT's Exploring Music and participates in the production of general WFMT content. The Producer brings deep knowledge of classical music and expertise in writing, editing, and audio production to this important role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working as a collaborative partner with the program host and executive producer, manage and track the overall production processes and workflows of Exploring Music from concept through delivery of finished programs.
• Participate in the editorial process of developing show topics and researching, writing, editing, and proofing of scripts.
• Select, edit, and prepare appropriate archival episodes of Exploring Music for inclusion in the broadcast schedule.
• Prepare, conduct, and edit interviews with artists and other contributors.
• Assemble and mix content including complete Exploring Music episodes, promos, special programs, fundraising segments, and other content as assigned.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal stakeholders who support Exploring Music, including the marketing, development, and community engagement departments, and the WFMT Radio Network team.
• Participate in the production of other local and nationally distributed content for WFMT, wfmt.com, and the WFMT Radio Network as assigned, which may include special programs, web stories, fundraising content, promos, testimonials, and other projects.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum 8-10+ years of experience producing and mixing audio content in the classical music and/or radio fields.
• Extensive knowledge of classical music repertoire, artists, and performing arts organizations.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in writing and editing scripts for radio.
• Advanced audio production skills, with expertise in producing and mixing audio elements for radio. Experience with DAW platforms required, preferably Adobe Audition, as well as Microsoft Office applications and Google Workspace. Experience with MusicMaster and WideOrbit helpful.
• Familiarity with live radio broadcast operations, systems and equipment, and studio operation helpful.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a wide range of tasks and responsibilities with multiple overlapping timelines and workflows.
• This position requires membership in SAG-AFTRA.

ESTIMATED SALARY RANGE: starting at $62,700 - $80,000/annual

WTTW and WFMT are committed to providing comprehensive and affordable benefits. These benefits are available to eligible employees.

Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.