MANAGING PRODUCER, LOCAL SHOW

Job Description

MANAGING PRODUCER, LOCAL SHOW 

WHO WE ARE:   

Serving the country’s fifth-largest media market, KERA reaches more than 4.5 million people monthly through KERA TV, KERA News, KXT, WRR and The Denton Record-Chronicle. For more than 60 years, North Texans have turned to KERA as a destination for community engagement and lifelong learning.  

As we seek to recognize and reflect our audience and communities, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and points of view to consider employment opportunities at KERA.  

POSITION SUMMARY: 

KERA is seeking a full-time Managing Producer a new daily local news program. The Managing Producer will share oversight responsibilities with the Executive Producer, Talk Shows, and be responsible for the daily production of a show designed to bring North Texans together around the stories that shape their day. 

This position will directly oversee a team of producers and collaborate with Newsroom leadership on show content. They will help balance the hard news with a lighter touch by looking at arts, culture and what it’s like to live in North Texas. A successful candidate will be committed to helping the audience understand how the news of the day connects to their lives and be driven to better connect listeners to their community 

This position is classified as FLSA exempt, is not eligible for overtime and reports to the Executive Producer, Talk. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:  

• Supervise daily production in consultation with newsroom leadership to ensure that the show serves as a bridge between Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
• Map out daily features and recurring segments, coordinating continued coverage of breaking news and pre-produced content.
• Balance hard news with lighter stories and community-focused segments.
• Supervise a team of producers charged with booking show segments and guests and translating segments into digital content and community engagement.
• Direct live broadcast of the show five days per week in coordination with the technical director.
• Supervise a team that can execute regular live tapings or broadcasts with equal emphasis on live experience and production quality.
• Run daily pre- and post-show meetings looking at both urgent and continuing coverage plans. 
• Coordinate with newsroom leadership to bring KERA journalism and talent into the show. 
• Work with KERA partners, including the Fort Worth Report, Denton Record Chronicle, The Dallas Morning News, on regular and reoccurring content features for The Local Show.
• Oversee digital content outputs from show material, including on-demand audio, news reporting, social media and other forms of digital content.
• Coordinate with show correspondents and North Texas-based resources for segment opportunities related to their areas of expertise.
• Develop engaging program ideas and creative approaches to covering news and current affairs that evolve with audience behavior and prefer.
• Maintain the highest editorial standards of accuracy, ethics and balance.
• Ensure that guests and on-air voices reflect communities across North Texas. 
• Participate in newsroom management meetings.
• Participate in on-air fundraising activities, as needed.
• Represent KERA at professional and public events as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

As a KERA employee:      

• Work in a manner that is consistent with KERA’s mission, vision and values; and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures        
• Perform additional duties as assigned    

This list of job duties is not exhaustive and is subject to regular reviews and updates 

Job Requirements

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: 

We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds, with different skills, experiences and passions. If you do not meet every job qualification but have some of these skills and feel you could be a good fit, we would like to hear from you. Please apply and tell us more about yourself. 
 

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years in journalism, content creation or relevant experience.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills. 
• Ability to juggle multiple projects/priorities on deadline.
• Knowledge of/experience in audio production and editing.
• Strong content editing/proofreading skills, including knowledge of AP style.
• Ability to exercise sound news judgment and follow KERA/NPR ethics and editorial standards.
• A passion for public media and serving a diverse audience. 

BONUS IF YOU BRING: 

• Knowledge of North Texas people, cultures, issues and geography as well as national and international issues and events
• Working knowledge of Spanish and/or other languages common in Texas
• Previous live radio production or hosting experience 

SALARY RANGE 

$80,000-$90,000 annually, depending on experience  

 BENEFITS 

• Generous vacation (3 weeks), sick (8 days), personal time (2 days) and holidays (11) 
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance 
• KERA-paid short and long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D insurance 
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment 
• 401k plan with KERA-contribution after 6 months 
• Robust employee assistance program available to the employee and all members of their household 
• Strong company culture focused on connection, belonging and professional growth  

LOCATION: 

We expect that this position will work out of our Dallas office in Fair Park at least 95% of the time.   

HOW TO APPLY: 

• Complete the application on KERA’s employment page.
• Attach a resume and an optional cover letter summarizing why you are the best fit for the role 

APPLICATION TIMELINE:  

We generally close roles 2-4 weeks after posting. The hiring process may continue for several weeks after the closing of the role depending on the number of applicants.   

KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

KERA believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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