Producer, 1A (Producer II)

Location: Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Job Category: Radio
Job ID: 72723
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: per year
Posted: 07.15.2025

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Job Description:

The Producer, 1A develops, creates and manages stories, guests and conversations for a nationally distributed live news talk show with a presence across multiple digital media platforms. The Producer is responsible for researching a wide range of political, cultural,  literary, and social topics; and for conceptualizing and shaping compelling stories on air and online. The Producer is responsible for booking guests, writing scripts and copy for web, pitching compelling stories and seeking our unique uses for audio and audience engagement. The Producer, 1A creatively uses an array of audio, visual and multimedia tools. The Producer leverages existing audience engagement tools to connect the program’s journalism to the needs and concerns of the audience. The Producer works alongside colleagues and other production team members, and assists new members of staff to identify their training needs.

Salary Range:

• $72,913- $76,000 annually
   

  Benefits: AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

  Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Job Requirements:

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

•  4-6 years relevant experience in journalism or producing.

• Superb oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to identify trends and to generate and execute complex creative ideas.

• Keen understanding of national and international current events, and excellent news and narrative judgment.

• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously and assimilate large amounts of information efficiently under daily deadline pressures.

• Proficiency with audio editing and multimedia production.