Sr Producer - MPR News

MPR News is seeking a seasoned leader to drive our afternoon news coverage. The ideal candidate has a passion for live radio, local news, building audiences, and leading teams. You can balance big, long-term projects with the day-to-day news coverage. You will direct the daily work of a team of producers, pitch and produce interviews and debriefs, direct All Things Considered, collaborate with editors and reporters, and help craft the digital transformation of our broadcast programming. MPR News remains committed to local broadcasts and to providing a space for Minnesotans to gather and share their stories. This position sits in the collective bargaining agreement between MPR and Screen Actors Guild—American Federation of Television and Radio Artists ("SAG-AFTRA").

Responsibilities

Plan long-term goals for programs, alongside the hosts; 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; Embracing diversity in staff make-up; Creating and encouraging individualized development opportunities and plans for staff; Originate story ideas for the programs and produce segments; Direct live broadcasts 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; Oversee implementation of professional development plans crafted by the assistant program director; Direct the daily work of a team of producers, pitch and produce interviews and debriefs, direct All Things Considered, collaborate with editors and reporters

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience; Minimum of 7 years' experience in fast-paced, idea-driven broadcast journalism environments; Experience working with on air talent; At least 3 years' experience as a producer of a multiplatform program, episodic podcast, documentary, and/or investigative series (per SAG-AFTRA CBA, Senior Producer classification); 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; Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice to have

Fluency in Spanish, Somali, Hmong or other languages commonly used in Minnesota; 3-5 years experience managing people; Broadcast control room experience

Benefits

Medical plans with HSA and FSA options; Dental; Vision; Life and AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave; 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