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WITF is Hiring a Producer/Researcher - The Spark Near Harrisburg, PA
Description
At The Spark, we bring Central Pa. together to talk about interesting topics and spark a better understanding of what’s going on in your community. If you’re interested in being a part of these conversations, then WITF has the perfect opportunity for you. As the Producer/Researcher, you will work as part of a team that produces and airs The Spark live on WITF-FM from Noon-1:00pm Monday-Friday. Outside of the show, you will also work on the following:
Planning and development of segments for The Spark; research and develop ideas and guests; writes scripts; conduct pre-interview, schedules interviews, and coordinate hosts.
Contribute to editorial decisions regarding assembly of information and content.
Participate in daily and weekly feedback and planning meetings, and group and individual airchecks.
Communicate daily rundown and production schedules with production and news staff.
Organize the overall show order for flow and high production values.
Identify produced features and packages that can be incorporated into the show.
Collaborates with executive producer to write, develop, and submit grant proposals.
Maintain list of potential/future topics and guests to appear on the program
Produces additional content for use during the show and for distribution via online and other news programming
Post content highlights of a program live and afterwards to social media
Establish contacts and sources for use in future topics and guests
Have a good sense of local, regional, and statewide issues. Keep abreast of developments by studying news sources, attending events etc.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and experience as a reporter, journalist, or producer along with excellent communication skills. Experience interviewing guests on air is a plus.