Associate Producer / Phone Screener

Responsibilities 

• Share original ideas with show producer. 

• Research information, obtain materials  

• Screen phone calls for quality and content. 

• Monitors listener emails, inquiries and responses related to shows. 

• Works in collaboration with producer, presenters, performers or other program contributors, in order to meet established production standards, rules and regulations. 

• Uses various broadcasting technologies such as soundboards and editing/production software. 

• Monitors the radio stream during live recordings. 

• Assists with saving show recordings, archiving show files and post-production editing as directed. 

• May work the board for pre-recorded or live shows. 

Qualifications 

• Ability to generate original ideas, and to think creatively about how to communicate them to peers. 

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills; ability to tailor and adapt content for different audiences and platforms 

• Knowledgeable of the radio market, different station/program styles, audience demographics 

• Knows how to use a variety of recording equipment and to operate different radio studios 

• Excellent communication skills, complemented by diplomacy, empathy and patience 

• Ability to build rapport and draw information from people 

• Has confidence and tenacity to pursue information, overcome obstacles and pitch ideas to senior colleagues 

• Stress tolerance: ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, and to react quickly 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 production; knows when it is necessary, and how to acquire, relevant clearances and licenses 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms 

Work Experience 

• 1+ years’ experience as Radio Producer and/or Assistant  in a smaller market or college station 

Education 

• 4-year college degree, preferably in Radio or Media Production 

Certifications 

• None required