Midday Producer

Midday Producer / All Things Considered Anchor, WLRN Public Media

Position Summary:

WLRN News seeks a dedicated on-air professional ready to write & deliver multimedia news.

Station: WLRN Public Media

Reports to: Director for Daily News & Live Original Programming

Schedule: Full-time 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, or as assigned

Location: 172 NE 15th St. Miami FL, 33132

Position Summary:

Works closely with ATC Newscast Producer and directors to achieve the goal of being South Florida’s most trusted news source.

This role is writing, helping put together and anchoring afternoon drive local newscasts.

Hosts and writes original stories; May file for other outlets, including, but not limited to, NPR Newscasts and the Miami Herald. Responsibilities:

1. Works with other afternoon producer to identify, develop and produce content for newscasts under deadline pressure.

2. Writes short stories or news briefs

3. Conducts interviews and research that will be used on WLRN.org and in local newscasts, and takes in feeds from news partners.

4. May produce public affairs and special radio and digital programming.

5. Organizes the daily afternoon Prep-List document

6. Participates in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

2. Proficiency operating digital recording equipment, digital audio and video editing programs

3. Excellent written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style

4. Authoritative and warm digital and on-air presentation style

5. Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

1. Bi/multilingual (English/Spanish/Haitian Creole/Portuguese preferred)

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays; ability to travel; must be able to perform the essential duties of the position.

About WLRN Public Media:

WLRN is an award-winning public radio and television station based in Miami and covering South Florida from the Palm Beaches to Key West. We are Florida’s largest public radio station. WLRN News is a daily broadcast radio and multimedia news operation on WLRN 91.3 FM, 91.5 FM in the Florida Keys, 101.9 FM in Palm Beach County, WLRN.org, and social media. We produce daily news stories, long-form stories and public affairs programming.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Miami, FL 33132: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person