Senior Supervising Producer, 1A

American University • Washington, DC

389d • $100,000 - $108,000

About The Position

The Senior Supervising Producer 1A at American University is responsible for overseeing the daily production and scheduling of WAMU's nationally distributed live news talk show, 1A. This role involves managing a team of producers, ensuring the creation of compelling content across multiple platforms, and meeting tight deadlines. The position requires strong editorial judgment and the ability to engage with audiences while leading the production team in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in journalism and media, with at least 5 years at a national level.
• 2-5 years' experience managing a team.
• Extensive news experience working on tight deadlines.
• Exceptional editorial judgment.
• Superb oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify trends and generate complex creative ideas.
• Keen understanding of national and international current events and excellent news judgment.
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously under daily deadline pressures.
• Proficiency with audio editing and multimedia production.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Experience working with content management systems (CMS).
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proven ability to identify and vet dynamic national and international guests.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or equivalent.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• An established network of contacts with national and international newsmakers.
• Experience managing and producing content for a live daily talk program.
• Experience developing high-quality digital-only content.
• Proven ability to establish and grow online audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily production & scheduling of original news making content for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Writes and edits scripts for the on-air host, framing issues for debate and identifying potential guests under tight deadlines.
• Manages the daily execution of live segments related to national and international current events, creating compelling content that sparks conversations.
• Takes the editorial lead on breaking news and meets demanding daily deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Manages the daily workflow to ensure multimedia content and deadlines are met.
• Seeks daily opportunities to engage with new and existing audiences to align 1A's journalism with listener needs.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates full-time and part-time direct reports.
• Provides direction, support, and coaching to ensure the team works towards a shared vision for the show.
• Identifies new opportunities to broaden the skills base of the production team.
• Encourages team members to participate in wider WAMU events and opportunities.
• Oversees the writing, review, editing, and distribution of daily promotional descriptions of upcoming programming.
• Serves as a representative of the show at conferences, donor events, and public events.

Benefits

• 200% matching retirement plan
• Tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families
• Leadership development certificates
• Recognition as a fit-friendly worksite by the American Heart Association

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree