Assistant Producer, Marketplace

This is a Full Time Job

Assistant Producer, Marketplace (Temporary)

Who We Are:

Marketplace is an industry leader in telling meaningful and creative stories on the radio heard by more than 13 million weekly listeners. We are looking for an assistant producer who is innately curious about raising the economic intelligence of our audience; organized and meticulous; and driven to find new and compelling ways to tell stories on the radio and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate is someone who wants to push the edge of our listener and digital experience, is imaginative and creative, loves sound, and thrives on the deadline pressure of a daily radio and multimedia enterprise.

This is a temporary Assistant Producer position for six months. (November, 2024 - April 30, 2025)

Location: Remote

Minimum compensation: $28.90 hourly. The exact hourly rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Your Role:
• Pitch, book, produce, and edit host interviews.
• Book and prep guests quickly and in breaking news situations.
• Identifies sources/guests; proposes guests.
• Identifies and evaluates talent for potential as regular guests on the program.
• Writes promos and on-air copy.
• Produces elements for ongoing Marketplace segments.
• Produce digital content on Marketplace’s social media and digital platforms.
• Help foster a creative and productive work environment.
• Fill in for other positions at Marketplace, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Two or more years of radio production, news gathering, editorial, or related professional experience.
• Experience in editing digital audio.
• Experience in multi-media production.

Required Skills
, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• Excellent news judgment.
• Ability to quickly write and edit smart, compelling content for a variety of platforms.
• Resourcefulness and ability to problem-solve.
• Independence, initiative, and excellent judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong critical judgment skills and the ability to make decisions regarding credibility, personality, and value of material to program.
• Ability to successfully meet deadlines and handle multiple responsibilities under pressure on a consistent basis.
• Strong research skills.
• Superior communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.

Preferred Skills
and Experience:
• Previous employment working in a national news organization.
• Production experience.
• Reporting experience.

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.
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions

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.