The Assistant Program Manager is responsible for ensuring smooth execution and high-quality on-air experiences for WURD Radio's special broadcasts, programs, and the daily show Evening WURDs. The ideal candidate is an energetic and organized individual with a passion for live radio and multimedia production, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and a strong sense of journalistic integrity. The Assistant Program Manager will engage with WURD's audience, develop compelling content, and ensure seamless execution of programming and special projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate and implement WURD Radio programming and special projects, ensuring smooth execution and high-quality on-air experiences
Assist the Program Director with event programming, including assembling panels, drafting event outlines and questions, and communicating relevant information to WURD featured guests
Maintain programming department documentation, ensuring updates are reflected in marketing materials and digital properties
Attend weekly producers meetings, programming meetings, team meetings, and other meetings as assigned
Serve as Executive Producer of Evening WURDs, responsible for the overall quality, structure, presentation, and execution of the show airing from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday-Thursday
Additional Duties:
Serve as the showrunner for Evening WURDs
Collaborate with the host on daily show rundowns, topics, interview guests, special segments, and daily headlines
Maintain the show calendar, ensuring a minimum of three guests per show each day
Develop special features and regular segments in collaboration with the host
Implement sponsored segments by finding compelling guests, scheduling interviews, and assisting the host with interview prep
Produce all live remote and special broadcasts during the 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM time slot
Follow current events and breaking news, developing a roster of guests who can be interviewed and comment on relevant topics
Identify high-profile guests and conduct research to prepare the host with interview questions and talking points
Maintain a thorough source list with contact information
Communicate with guests to ensure a positive experience, including securing bios and promotional photos, sending calendar invites with Zoom links, and offering prompt follow-up with interview audio
Prepare hosts, guests, or other program contributors so that on-air interviews meet established production standards, rules, and regulations
Assist with post-production editing, including podcasts as well as editing and producing audio for promo soundbites
Work collaboratively with the marketing team to promote high-profile guests and interview content on social media and WURD websites
Edit shows for upload to podcasting platforms such as SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts
Write compelling and descriptive show content for digital platforms, including SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple News, WURD Radio websites, YouTube, social media, and others
Qualifications:
Experience in studio engineering, live broadcast, and technical production
Strong research skills, developing compelling interview questions
Experience in guest and client relations and show production
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent coordination, research, and written communication abilities
Proficiency in audio editing and familiarity with audio and video recording, conferencing, and streaming platforms
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to breaking news
Proficiency in maintaining documentation and updating digital properties
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Experience in journalism and a strong awareness of the tenets of journalistic integrity
Physical Demands:
Role requires performing tasks that require sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to manipulate standard office equipment, keyboard, and occasionally operate a motor vehicle
May be required to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Internet Publishing
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