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Boston University · 2 weeks ago

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, WBUR News and Programming

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$68K/yr - $78K/yr

1+ years exp

Boston University is seeking an Associate Producer for WBUR, Boston's NPR and a public media leader. The role involves generating ideas, conducting desk reporting, and writing stories for broadcast and digital platforms to support WBUR's mission of providing high-quality journalism and enriching community experiences.

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Responsibilities

The Associate Producer generates ideas and advances stories, conducts desk reporting, and interviews newsmakers and other news sources in service of our newscasts and WBURs overall news gathering

The Associate Producer writes stories primarily for broadcast and occasionally for digital platforms

Qualification

Audio editingExceptional writingBoston newsFact-checkingCritical thinkingDetail-orientedCreativeEditorially nimbleMeet deadlines

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent on-the-job experience

1-3 years of related experience required

An excitement about WBURs mission to provide an essential public good: high-quality local journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection and community

A commitment to journalism fundamentals, including accuracy, fairness, respect, honesty and independence on air and online

Critical thinking

Creative, editorially nimble, detail-oriented, dogged in pursuit of the news, and sharply focused on audience sensibilities

Exceptional writing and editing skills across multiple platforms

Ability to efficiently prioritize and meet deadlines

Knowledgeable about Greater Boston news and issues

Demonstrated commitment to fact-checking

Proficiency in audio editing

Company

Boston University

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Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

Founded in 2012

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees