Senior News Broadcast Producer
American Public Media Group
Saint Paul, MNThis is a Full Time Job
Position Summary:
MPR News is seeking a talented news broadcast producer to lead our morning drive-time news team.
The ideal candidate has a passion for live and local news, building audiences, and leading teams. You can balance big, long-term projects with day-to-day news coverage — and you know how to keep a broadcast moving while feeding strong stories out across platforms.
You will direct the daily work of a team of producers, partner closely with our on-air host to shape sharp, distinctive daily programming, and coordinate coverage plans and handoffs with the afternoon producer to keep news flowing seamlessly across the broadcast day. You'll pitch and produce interviews and debriefs, collaborate with editors and reporters, and drive our news coverage across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
You are curious, collaborative, decisive, and creative. You have a willingness to try new things and the ability to give constructive, consistent feedback.
Beyond directing daily workloads for your team, you will oversee implementation of their professional development plans crafted by the assistant program director.
This position sits in the collective bargaining agreement between MPR and Screen Actors Guild—American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (“SAG-AFTRA”).
Location: Hybrid, St. Paul, MN
Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Position Responsibilities:
• Plan long-term goals for programs.
• Direct and oversee the work of other producers.
• Maintain highest journalistic standards across all platforms.
• Track diversity of sources and hold staff accountable to sourcing goals.
• Communicate the vision of the program to the staff and collaborate with other newsroom colleagues to elevate MPR News editorial goals.
• Ensure the program’s overall tone and balance.
• Consistently assess the program’s content and priorities.
• Supervise editing and post production.
• Oversee social media plan for the programs.
• Lead staff by:
• Creating a culture of constructive performance coaching and regular, on-going feedback.
• Encouraging creativity, invention and productivity.
• Creating and encouraging individualized development opportunities and plans for staff.
• Originate story ideas for the programs and produce segments.
• Direct live broadcast of the programs.
• Develop and produce special programs and remote broadcasts.
• Collaborate with Membership department during fund drives.
• Oversee archiving of the programs.
• Oversee production of promos.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of seven years’ experience in fast-paced, idea-driven broadcast journalism environments
• Experience working with on air talent
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Ability to produce programs that meet MPR News standards
• Proven ability to contribute to a positive, diverse, creative, high-performance culture
• Ability to advocate for program/resources/staff
• Supervisory skills and ability to recruit, coach and develop talent
• Leadership and personnel skills and ability to inspire and lead the staff
• Ability to manage change
• Ability to evaluate content/quality/sound and act decisively with sound management
• Knowledge of new media applications for digital distribution, audience engagement and community networking
Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Fluency in Spanish, Somali, Hmong or other languages commonly used in Minnesota
• 3-5 years experience managing people
• Broadcast control room 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.
• 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
Salary/Benefits
$83,640 - $100,368 /year USD
The exact salary rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Vacation (3 weeks per year, pro-rated based on hours worked)
• Sick time (12 days, pro-rated based on hours worked)
• Holiday pay (10 holidays and 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
Additional Information
MPR News is dedicated to local broadcasts and providing a platform for Minnesotans to share their stories, reflecting the diverse voices and experiences within the community. With nearly 20 percent of Minnesotans and almost 30 percent of Twin Cities metro residents identifying as Black, Indigenous, or people of color, MPR News recognizes the importance of including these perspectives in its coverage. The organization is committed to journalism ethics and integrity, as outlined in the MPR News Ethics Guidelines, and aims to create morning coverage that resonates with all Minnesotans.
