Producer - Current Affairs (WDET

Producer
- Current Affairs (WDET) Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Producer
- Current Affairs (WDET) at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

The Producer, Current Affairs coordinates live, interactive, and original daily programming. Provides direct support of the program hosts, as well as daily content production, including breaking news, multi-platform, and special broadcasts. The Producer under the supervision of the Senior Producer, works with program hosts and other production staff to develop program topics; undertakes subject research and books guests, conducts pre-interviews to support hosts;

conducts and records interviews with guests as required; assists live show production as required; coordinates with technical and digital production team to post-produce and publish content. This position may also require supporting program and hosts in an on-mic, broadcast capacity. Occasional WDET events attendance may be required, sometimes including limited travel. Reports to Senior Producer, WDET.

• Research and develop compelling and relevant story ideas for radio broadcasts, ensuring alignment with the station''s editorial guidelines.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to brainstorm, pitch, and refine story concepts that resonate with the target audience.

• Write engaging and informative scripts for radio segments, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to the station''s editorial standards.
• Edit and proofread scripts to maintain high-quality content, while also incorporating feedback from team members and stakeholders.

• Identify and reach out to potential guests for interviews, conducting pre-interview research to prepare hosts for insightful and thought-provoking conversations.
• Coordinate interview logistics, including scheduling, preparing interviewees, and ensuring a smooth on-air experience.

• Oversee the production process, from initial concept to final broadcast, ensuring seamless execution of radio programs.
• Work closely with hosts, sound engineers, and other production team members to create polished and engaging shows.

• Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing and social media, to promote radio shows and engage with the audience.
• Participate in editorial meetings, contributing ideas and insights to shape the overall content strategy of the station.

• Conduct thorough research to gather accurate and up-to-date information for use in radio segments.
• Perform fact-checking to verify the authenticity of information and maintain the station''s commitment to journalistic integrity.

• Ensure the highest standards of audio quality, storytelling, and journalism in all produced content.
• Implement and adhere to the station''s editorial policies and guidelines, maintaining consistency and credibility in the programming.

Other duties as assigned.

Education Bachelor''s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Journalism, Media, Communications, or other related fields preferred.

Experience Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

• Demonstrated experience producing public media programming, preferably with direct experience in radio broadcasting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to prioritizes work activities and adapt to rapidly changing conditions; complete tasks correctly; plan for discussion/coverage of pre-planned major news events within the show; possess solid news judgement, demonstrated knowledge of NPR code of ethics for journalism.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with multiple WDET teams. Must have ability to work in a live program environment and remain poised under pressure.
• Demonstrated capacity for multi-tasking, flexibility in face of changing priorities, and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current events, thought leaders, and issues of importance to Metro Detroiters.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple media production (radio, web), editorial standards/management, and journalism practices. Ability to utilize social and digital media to engage audiences.
• Understanding of objectives and mission of assigned program duties. Monitors own work to ensure quality. Performs work…