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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, HERE & NOW, WBUR News and Programming

Position Number: 6080204
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Broadcasting, Radio, and Television

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, HERE & NOW, WBUR News and Programming

Job Description
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, HERE & NOW, WBUR News and Programming

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
25500024150214
Posted Date
3/14/2025
Salary Grade
Grade 52
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

WBUR, Boston's NPR news station, is a public media organization committed to exceptional journalism and deep civic engagement providing news, analysis and entertainment to Boston and beyond on air, online at wbur.org, on demand and on stage. Here & Now is WBUR's daily mid-day news magazine with its one of a kind editorial partnership with NPR.

As a WBUR flagship production, Here & Now is heard on nearly 500 radio stations across the country with five million weekly listeners. The show is broadcast Monday - Friday, live 12 pm 2 pm ET with rollovers & updates 2 pm 4 pm ET. The Executive Producer will define the editorial direction of the weekday news magazine. Working closely with hosts, producers, editors and technical directors, the Executive Producer will set the agenda for an ambitious and high-quality news magazine.

The Executive Producer will play an active leadership role with colleagues at NPR News and with WBUR's senior leadership. The position requires a seasoned and generous leader, who brings integrity, humanity and levity to the demanding task of producing a daily news magazine.

The ideal candidate has the editorial experience necessary to project a compelling vision and guide a large team producing this vital mid-day program. The Executive Producer reads widely and brings a sophisticated understanding of the most consequential issues confronting the country and the world today. This leader will be a coach and a mentor who inspires the trust and confidence of the entire staff.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree required
6-10 years of deep editorial experience, including leadership roles in program and audio news production
Ability to create a compelling vision
Skilled leader and people manager, who loves to coach and mentor staff
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Excellent news judgement; strong working knowledge of audio news production
Exceptional writing, editing and producing skills
Ability to lead and supervise a large editorial team in a high pressure and complex production environment
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Driven leader with relentless energy and a collaborative spirit, who inspires creative thinking and continuous improvement
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Excellent communication and mentoring skills
High degree of emotional intelligence
Calm under pressure

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.

Required Skills

Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 52

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315311