Producer [Remote]

<p> Overview<br /> Job Title: Part Time Producer<br /> Department: Programming<br /> Reporting To: Brand Manager<br /> Employment Type: Part -Time<br /> Location(s): Minneapolis, M. N.<br /> Work Arrangement: On-Site<br /> Audacy Minneapolis' WCCO-AM, is searching for an experienced, part-time Producer. Duties include following station format, editing, assisting with remote sports and talk broadcasts, handling live phone calls, sound effects, conceptualizing topics, arranging guest interviews, playing commercials and IDs according to the program and commercial logs, following applicable laws and FCC regulations and executing to the Program Director's direction. Candidates must have prior radio experience and be familiar with control room operations. Applicants must have a minimum of three (3) years' experience operating broadcast equipment and conceptualizing topics in a broadcast setting. Editing and production experience is preferred. The right candidate will be a team player, be computer savvy, and have the flexibility to work different shifts.<br /> <br /> Responsibilities<br /> What You'll Do:<br /> • One to three years as producer or on-air contributor<br /> • Passion for current events, news, pop culture and what's happening around town<br /> • Comfortable running (and learning) multiple different board operating styles<br /> • Experience with radio clocks, logs and scheduling<br /> • Working knowledge of computer audio software, Adobe Audition, and Wide Orbit preferred<br /> • Demonstrated ability for using social media including, but not limited to, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.<br /> • Willingness to learn new tools and how they can help content, distribution or sales<br /> • Willing to work in the office or on location.<br /> • Multi-task with a variety of duties<br /> • Ability to ad lib while on air and at appearances in a coherent manner in situations that can change quickly.<br /> • Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.<br /> • Work in compliance with company and FCC policies and procedures.<br /> • Work established schedule and other hours as needed. Travel to and attend station promotional appearances including sales appearances.<br /> Qualifications<br /> More About You:<br /> Required & Preferred:<br /> • Ability to produce programs that meet WCCO programming standards<br /> • Proven ability to contribute to a positive, diverse, creative, productive culture<br /> • Ability to evaluate content/quality/sound and act decisively w/sound judgment<br /> • Knowledge of new media applications for digital distribution, audience engagement and community networking<br /> • Spontaneous, interpretative judgments and solutions in fast-paced environment<br /> • Manages own workload with priorities based on show content and production<br /> Important Notes:<br /> Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.<br /> About Us<br /> Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter - delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.<br /> <p id='jobcode'>Jobcode: Reference SBJ-363675-172-69-71-28-42 in your application.</p> </p>

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