Chicago, IL
Employee Classification: Full Time Regular
Business Unit: WDRV-FM
About Us
Job Overview
This position is responsible for producing a live over-the-air morning radio show and shows to originate on digital platforms and requires strong on-air presence. The Audio Producer ensures that all preplanned components of a show are carried out as planned and also takes part in creating various on-air content segments.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall content and flow of live and recorded broadcast shows. Manages the show from preplanning to final editing.
- Provides feedback to hosts. Generates ideas. Keeps show on track and connected to listeners by engaging hosts and guests.
- Answer phone calls during airtime and screen calls, allowing appropriate callers through to the studio.
- Prepare and lead post-show meetings to ensure a complete plan for the next day's content.
- Make sure all aspects of the show are of high quality and fully complete before the show is transmitted.
- Prepare daily audio for use in show segments and podcasts.
- Book and confirm celebrity and local guests, post daily content to the website and social media platforms, understand program log, assemble audio clips for daily promo updates.
- Ensure show runs smoothly by following established timelines and program logs.
- Produce and deliver weather and traffic reports during and after the show.
- Prepare and host "Best of" segments and shows when regular hosts are on vacation.
- Edit audio, post to online feeds; create audio highlights for promos and podcasts.
- Procurement of "street audio" for use in on-air segments.
- Help with basic video recording and production.
- Assist Content Director in scheduling audio promos and specialty log events.
- Schedule content for audio brands.
- Work with Sales Staff to create usable inventory and attract sponsors.
- Must be able to respond and work well in a crisis.
- Work seamlessly with other departments when applicable.
- Attend and participate in meetings as required.
- Complete other duties as requested and needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum three or more years as producer or on-air contributor.
- Passion for comedy and connecting with audiences.
- Comfortable running (and learning) multiple different board operating styles.
- Experience with radio clocks, logs, and scheduling.
- Working knowledge of Audiovault and Zetta preferred.
- Demonstrated ability for using social media including Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.
- Use of WordPress preferred.
- Willingness to learn new tools.
- Willing to work in the office or on location.
- Multi-task with a variety of duties.
- Ability to ad lib while on air and at appearances.
- Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to work in compliance with company and FCC policies.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record as determined by the Company.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Be able to work under stressful conditions at any time.
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and board controls.
- Wear headsets and be confined to a specific space during the course of work.
- Ability to read, hear, and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction.
- Ability to think critically and quickly and articulate information clearly.
- The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.
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