Radio Associate Producer at GBH in Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Job Description:

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and one other day, to be determined by their business unit. Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

WCAI seeks to inform, educate, and enlighten our audience on the news of the day and the news in historical context through in-depth, high-quality journalism using the best tools and methods of the craft.

The Cape and Islands NPR Stations WCAI, WNAN and WZAI are GBH's NPR Stations based in Woods Hole on Cape Cod. These radio stations broadcast news and information programs from NPR, PRI, and the BBC as well as award-winning locally produced content.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Radio Associate Producer will be tasked with compiling newscasts, responding to breaking news, and monitoring ongoing stories for developments.  The candidate should be an exceptional writer, understand how to find and tell a good radio story, be proficient with digital media, and work calmly under deadline pressure. This person should be comfortable with using Adobe Audition software and also be able to run the board. The candidate must have a strong understanding of journalism principles and have a proven ability to present balanced reporting. The Radio Associate Producer will work closely with the Morning Edition host and will report to the Managing Director of News.

What you get to do:

• Gather, cut, and edit audio




• React to breaking news and monitor ongoing stories for developments




• Write original stories for the web and assist with social media




• Record two-way interviews




• Board op




• Host Weekend Edition Saturday

What skills you need:

• Must be a self-starter and able to work collaboratively with a small staff.




• Strong writing and digital editing skills and the ability to work within a growing newsroom, cooperatively and calmly under deadline pressure.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required. 1 – 2 years of experience in radio, television, or print/digital journalism experience required.

JOB SPECIFICS

Staff position

Hybrid position

CWA Local 1400 union position

LOCATION

Woods Hole, MA

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.