Associate Producer, Fresh Air

WHYY Inc

Jun 29

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Media & Journalism
Philadelphia

Requirements

Qualifications:
Education: In addition to an undergraduate college degree, an active interest in a range of arts, entertainment, news and issues an important foundation for this position.
Experience: Previous work in any print, film or journalism related field as well as spoken word and audio production in a broadcast environment; experience in radio interview logging and editing; experience with challenging editorial choices; previous work which demands an emphasis on balance and accuracy. Must know how to conduct research for print or broadcast. Experience on a nationally recognized radio program or podcast is a significant plus. Experience writing broadcast copy, especially promos and billboard are a major plus.
Technical Skills: Public radio experience is a plus. Excellent typing and online research skills are essential. Excellent audio production skills are essential. Advanced experience with ProTools production is a plus. Facility with social media and internet searches a plus.

Responsibilities

Log interviews as assigned (typically one or two interviews each week).
Meet with segment producer to plan interview edit for those assigned interviews; make initial cut and continue to collaborate with segment producer on subsequent edits of the interview.
Prepare background interview research for host.
Provide a “second ear” when host is recording show copy; edit host tracks.
Prepare incues, fact check, and edit host copy as needed.
Edit and record host copy for local station promos.
Respond to various member station requests (eg., for interviews from our archive to be used for fundraising or local events; signed photos of host; etc).
Assist in the daily cataloguing and tagging of program metadata for the Fresh Air Archive website.
Download/”hijack” music, film and TV clips as needed.
Writing promos and billboards as assigned.
Maintain library of interview transcripts on a daily basis.
Send out daily “rip and read” program promos.
Open and process mail sent to the host.
Provide general production and editorial support as assigned.

FAQs

What are the essential responsibilities of an Associate Producer at Fresh Air?

The essential responsibilities of an Associate Producer at Fresh Air include logging and editing long-form interviews, generating interview research materials for the host, editing host tracks, preparing show copy, writing promos and billboards, maintaining the library of interview transcripts, responding to member station requests, and providing general production and editorial support as assigned.

WHYY Inc

WHYY is your local, Member-supported NPR and PBS station, delivering information, entertainment and education.

Entertainment & Media

Industry

201-500

Employees

1954

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

WHYY makes our region a better place, connecting each of us to the world's richest ideas and all of us to each other through Member-supported public media. Through WHYY-FM 90.9, WHYY-TV 12 and WHYY.org, we reach 1.3 million people on average each week in the Greater Philadelphia area. We are your local PBS and NPR member station, bringing you long-time favorite programs, such as Masterpiece and All Things Considered. But our national programs are only the tip of the iceberg. WHYY Studios produces more than a dozen local programs, such as Fresh Air with Terry Gross, You Oughta Know and The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane. We offer a robust regional news service supported by an award-winning newsroom, home to Billy Penn, PlanPhilly and the WHYY Climate Desk. We are deeply committed to the needs of young people. Many people’s first experience with WHYY is watching our award-winning PBS Kids television programs as a child. We also teach thousands of kids to make videos in 40+ local schools and at our studio. We bring together people in the region for interesting and fun events in person and online. From critical community conversations to advanced screenings with big personalities, keep an eye on WHYY.org/events for things to do all year round. Of course, all of this is only possible through Member support.