Morning Edition Producer, WFDD

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Current Employees:

Apply from your existing Workday account in the Jobs Hub. Do not apply from this website. A cover letter is required for all positions; optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality roles unless otherwise specified. Job Description Summary WFDD Public Radio is seeking a Morning Edition Producer / Radio News Producer to help lead local coverage during our station's most widely heard program. Morning Edition reaches the largest share of WFDD's audience, and this position plays a central role in delivering timely, relevant, and engaging local radio news each morning. This role is ideal for a news-driven journalist and broadcast producer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a deep curiosity about what's happening in their community. The Morning Edition Producer helps shape daily local newscasts, track breaking and developing stories, write broadcast copy, and support the host in delivering clear and compelling audio journalism for listeners starting their day. A cover letter is required. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. The cover letter should briefly describe your interest in the position and your approach to producing compelling morning radio news coverage. Job Description This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions:

Morning News Production Produce and help stack local newscasts during Morning Edition Write and edit broadcast-ready radio news copy Monitor overnight developments, breaking news, and emerging stories across the coverage area Respond to breaking news, severe weather, and public safety events by quickly gathering, verifying, and synthesizing information into clear, accurate, and broadcast-ready updates under tight deadlines Identify the most relevant stories for the morning audience Editorial Support Work with reporters and editors to incorporate new reporting, tape, and interviews into morning coverage Exercise strong news judgment when selecting and prioritizing stories Help ensure the morning newscast reflects the most current information available Interview & Segment Coordination Schedule interviews and short segments tied to developing local stories Assist with preparing hosts and reporters for live or recorded segments Broadcast Operations Operate studio equipment or run the board when necessary Prepare audio clips and assist with basic audio editing Coordinate with newsroom staff to keep the broadcast running smoothly The strongest candidates will be: News junkies who follow local, regional, and national news closely Naturally curious journalists who constantly ask "What's happening?" Strong broadcast writers able to produce clear, conversational copy under deadline Comfortable making editorial decisions in a live-news environment Flexible team players who enjoy working across reporting, production, and technical roles Energized by the pace and responsibility of live morning news This position requires someone who is passionate about helping listeners start their day informed and connected to their community.

Other Functions:

On-Air Support Serve as a fill-in host for local newscasts or other programming as needed Contribute to fundraising campaigns and pledge drives, including on-air participation when appropriate Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, media, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. Understanding of journalistic ethics and standards Familiarity with local, regional, and national news cycles Knowledge of broadcast news structure and radio storytelling Strong broadcast writing skills and the ability to produce clear, conversational copy under deadline Demonstrated news judgment and ability to prioritize stories in a live news environment Demonstrated ability to cover breaking news, severe weather, or public safety events, including rapidly synthesizing complex information into clear, accurate on-air copy Ability to quickly synthesize information from multiple sources and translate it into broadcast-ready content Basic audio editing and production skills Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and in a live broadcast environment Ability to remain calm, decisive, and editorially sound during high-pressure, time-sensitive news situations Ability to identify news developments and assess their relevance to local audiences Ability to collaborate effectively with reporters, editors, and on-air hosts Ability to adapt quickly to changing editorial priorities or breaking news situations Ability to work early morning hours required for morning broadcast production

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Bachelor's or advanced degree in journalism, communications, media production, or a related field. Familiarity with public radio programming and editorial standards Knowledge of the communities and issues affecting northwest North Carolina and the surrounding region Experience producing or writing for radio news, public radio, or broadcast journalism Experience with audio editing software and broadcast production systems Experience scheduling interviews and preparing hosts or reporters for live or recorded segments Experience operating broadcast studio equipment Ability to contribute on-air as a fill-in host Ability to support fundraising campaigns and pledge drives Ability to work collaboratively across editorial and production teams in a dynamic newsroom

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work primarily involves sitting/standing; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions:

No environmental conditions Application Information We recognize that strong candidates may not meet every listed qualification. If you are passionate about journalism, excited about the opportunity to produce morning news for our audience, and believe you can contribute meaningfully to this role, we encourage you to apply. Additional Job Description Time Type Requirement Full time Note to

Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment. Equal Opportunity Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. Accommodations for Applicants If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.

About WFU:

Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation. WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount. Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto "Pro Humanitate," as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school's founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust.

The University is comprised of:

the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part-time faculty and staff. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen-team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto "pro humanitate," which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight-dimensional well-being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. Winston-Salem is a family-friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene. Winston-Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family. Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town.