Temporary Assistant Producer, Marketplace

This is a Full Time Job

Your Role:

This is a temporary position with a projected end date of February 2026.

It's an exciting time to join Marketplace. We are an industry leader in telling meaningful and creative stories heard by more than 12 million weekly listeners. We're looking for an assistant producer to work across the production teams.

The ideal candidate is someone who is curious about raising the economic intelligence of our audience; driven to find new and compelling ways to tell stories both on the radio and on digital platforms; interested in directing the show; organized and detail-oriented; willing to experiment; and able to pitch ideas and thrive in a quick paced, competitive environment. You'll join an innovative staff constantly working to create more conversational, more ambitious content.

The Assistant Producer will work on a wide range of editorial and broadcast production tasks.

Location: Remote, U.S.A

Expected Compensation Range: $29.62 - $35.54 /per hour.  Exact hourly rate will be determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure and internal equity.

Application Requirement: 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 currently.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Your Responsibilities:
• Pitch, book, produce and edit host interviews, including with high-profile guests and newsmakers.
• Serve as the backup director of the program, including creating rundowns, selecting music, monitoring deadlines, formatting scripts, coordinating fixes, and managing archiving and related systems.
• Book and prep guests quickly and in breaking news situations.
• Identify and evaluate talent for potential as regular guests on the program.
• Collaborate closely with host and supervising senior producer to develop signature show segments featuring host.
• Produce digital content on Marketplace's social media and digital platforms.
• Pitch and produce signature Marketplace elements, including non-narrated pieces and host features.
• Monitor audio quality and use of sound in program, with technical director.
• Collaborate with other show directors to establish standard practices, maintain musical ''voice'', and to identify and resolve director’s concerns.
• 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' radio production, news gathering, editorial, or related professional experience.
• Experience in editing digital audio required.
• Experience in multi-media production preferred.

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.
• Independent, and takes initiative.
• 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.
• An ability to successfully meet deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities under pressure on a consistent basis.
• Strong research skills.
• Superior communication, organizational and collaborative skills.

Reporting to this Position:
• NA

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 of time.
• 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.