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National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) · 4 hours ago

Producer, Think Out Loud®

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $66K/yr

1+ years exp

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is seeking a producer for OPB's Talk + Podcasts team. The role involves producing content for the daily news/discussion program "Think Out Loud®" and other OPB radio shows, focusing on bringing diverse perspectives to the audience.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Collaborate with managing producer and executive editor, host and production team to produce content for the daily news/discussion program, “Think Out Loud®”, and for other shows on OPB Radio. Generate show ideas that bring diverse perspectives to our audience. Produce three to five radio segments per week (pitch ideas, prepare research, book and pre-interview guests, write corresponding digital and social media posts, outline show flow and direct live program)

Write news stories from shows for broadcast and digital, find/take photos and other materials that are in the public domain for posting. Watch social media and respond to comments as appropriate

Assist in-studio or on remote broadcasts during live programs. Screen calls and direct the show

Record audio for shows, edit audio recorded remotely, and edit voicemail messages from listeners

Greet studio guests, make sure they’re comfortable and have anything they need (water, etc.) before the show begins

Qualification

Journalism experienceBroadcast productionLong-form interviewsSocial media communicationAudio editing softwareCuriosityEthical journalismCommunity engagementOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

One year of experience in journalism, broadcast or online production

Experience writing and communicating online (website, Facebook, Instagram, emerging platforms etc.) in a professional capacity

Deep curiosity in the work you do

Enthusiasm for producing long-form interviews

Strong organizational and time management skills

Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with all team members

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and take direction

Commitment to read widely and interact with community in order to research subject matter for the program and bring diverse voices and stories to the air

Knowledge of public media environment, and online news and community developments

Demonstrated ability to uphold high ethical standards for journalism

Enthusiasm for the mission of OPB

Preferred

Experience taking and editing photos and videos

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Passion for news and knowledge of current events from following the news daily

Enthusiasm for the changing news production environment and the tools and software used to facilitate our work

Experience editing on Adobe Audition, ProTools or similar broadcast digital audio software

Benefits

Benefit eligible

Company

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide.

Founded in 1975

Oakland, California, USA

11-50 employees