Assistant Digital Producer, Marketplace

This is a Full Time Job

Your Role:

The Assistant Digital Producer on the digital team will play an important role in maintaining the high standards of Marketplace’s website and helping us drive users to the site. You will be part of a welcoming and supportive team that works across the newsroom.

We’re looking for an assistant producer who is driven to find new and compelling ways to tell stories on digital platforms; organized and meticulous; willing to experiment; and can thrive in a quick-paced environment.

The assistant producer will help present radio content on the website, curate the homepage and write podcast descriptions.

This position would work earlier hours, from 5:00am EST to 1:30pm EST.

Expected Compensation Range: $28.125 - $29.8076. Exact hourly rate determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure and internal equity.

Application Deadline: June 7, 2023

Location: New York, Los Angeles, CA or Remote, USA

Position Responsibilities:
• Re-write broadcast scripts into article copy.
• Work with Marketplace producers to identify strong broadcast content that would translate well to web.
• Pull audio links from our audio system and embed into web stories.
• Select photos, adjust in Photoshop as needed and embed photos for articles, write captions in AP style.
• Perform a preliminary name and fact check on radio copy for the web.
• Help to curate the homepage, selecting articles for the top of the page and other key elements on the home page.
• Check copy flow against rundown daily and communicate with editors and reporters.
• Write podcast descriptions and titles for the shows.
• Publish the MMR podcasts in a timely manner to catch morning listening traffic. Double- and triple-check posts for spelling, grammar and factual accuracy.
• Work with our editorial partners at the BBC to publish their content for Marketplace on the website.
• When needed, review radio reporters’ Marketplace Minute podcast, (a one-minute news digest) for accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Two years of work experience in production, editorial, media or related experience.

Required Skills
, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Strong news judgment.
• Resourcefulness and ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to work effectively.
• Ability to successfully meet deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities under pressure on a consistent basis.
• Strong communication, organizational and collaborative skills.

Preferred Skills
and Experience:
• Independent, and takes initiative.
• Knowledge of WordPress.
• Knowledge of Cody.

Reporting to this Position: None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to manage some work outside of standard office hours as needed.
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
• Required to move about in the community
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level

APMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 wks/per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Holiday Pay (10 holidays 2 floating holidays each year), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.