What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRODUCER, WBUR News and Programming position at Boston University?
Category
Charles River Campus --> Broadcast Media
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
25500466420529
Posted Date
5/30/2025
Salary Grade
Grade 00
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
WBUR is Boston's NPR and a public media leader. We deliver outstanding journalism across airwaves, digital platforms, on-demand content, and live events. Our mission is to create high-quality reporting and enriching experiences that inspire understanding, connection, and a sense of community for an ever-growing audience.
As a member-supported organization licensed to Boston University, WBUR thrives because of the dedication of our listeners and supporters. At WBUR, talent and ambition drive everything we do.
Our team is committed to excellence and values truth, creativity, diverse perspectives, and thoughtful dialogue. We foster a warm, inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Respect and passion for our mission are at the heart of how we work together.
Looking ahead, WBUR is charting bold new directions, continuing to innovate and evolve for the future. It is a place where you can make a meaningful impact, collaborate with inspiring colleagues, and grow both personally and professionally.
Here & Now, WBUR's flagship daily mid-day news magazine, stands out with its unique editorial partnership with NPR. The program reaches nearly 500 radio stations nationwide and attracts five million listeners each week. It airs live Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET, with updates and rollovers from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
Here & Now is looking for a creative and innovative producer to be part of the highly dynamic team producing this daily program. As a producer, you will conceive, pitch, research and execute story ideas across all platforms working closely with the programs hosts and editors.
The producer will be skilled in editing audio and able to provide editorial support for the hosts, as well as work with audio engineers to ensure all systems are working optimally in the studio.
As part of the team, you will attend daily editorial news meetings and monitor news sources across the country, remaining current with stories in the news while developing new angles to provide clarity and context for our audience. We are looking for someone who is curious about the world around them and has a passion for news and storytelling and enjoys the adrenaline rush of live, breaking news.
This position is Boston-based.
Required Skills
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Charles River Campus --> Broadcast Media
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
25500466420529
Posted Date
5/30/2025
Salary Grade
Grade 00
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
WBUR is Boston's NPR and a public media leader. We deliver outstanding journalism across airwaves, digital platforms, on-demand content, and live events. Our mission is to create high-quality reporting and enriching experiences that inspire understanding, connection, and a sense of community for an ever-growing audience.
As a member-supported organization licensed to Boston University, WBUR thrives because of the dedication of our listeners and supporters. At WBUR, talent and ambition drive everything we do.
Our team is committed to excellence and values truth, creativity, diverse perspectives, and thoughtful dialogue. We foster a warm, inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Respect and passion for our mission are at the heart of how we work together.
Looking ahead, WBUR is charting bold new directions, continuing to innovate and evolve for the future. It is a place where you can make a meaningful impact, collaborate with inspiring colleagues, and grow both personally and professionally.
Here & Now, WBUR's flagship daily mid-day news magazine, stands out with its unique editorial partnership with NPR. The program reaches nearly 500 radio stations nationwide and attracts five million listeners each week. It airs live Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET, with updates and rollovers from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
Here & Now is looking for a creative and innovative producer to be part of the highly dynamic team producing this daily program. As a producer, you will conceive, pitch, research and execute story ideas across all platforms working closely with the programs hosts and editors.
The producer will be skilled in editing audio and able to provide editorial support for the hosts, as well as work with audio engineers to ensure all systems are working optimally in the studio.
As part of the team, you will attend daily editorial news meetings and monitor news sources across the country, remaining current with stories in the news while developing new angles to provide clarity and context for our audience. We are looking for someone who is curious about the world around them and has a passion for news and storytelling and enjoys the adrenaline rush of live, breaking news.
This position is Boston-based.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Proficiency in audio editing software
- Ability to write clear and concise copy on deadline
- Experience working on a daily news program
- Minimum of five years relevant experience
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Salary : $78,413
