Executive Producer, Charlotte Talks

WFAE, the NPR station in Charlotte, is an award-winning multiplatform newsroom (radio, digital, podcasts, live events) committed to providing high-quality local news and engagement that meets the needs of our diverse community. Our mission is to deliver journalism that informs, engages and inspires. Our vision is to help create a more knowledgeable and engaged community grounded in our shared humanity.

Fast Facts

Established: 1981
Employees: 50+
Annual Budget: $7.9M
 
Position Summary:
 
WFAE is seeking an experienced leader with broadcast production, content creation and supervisory skills to lead the Charlotte Talks team. The Executive Producer manages and directs all aspects related to the production of Charlotte Talks, including recruiting, hiring, and supervising a staff of producers, host/guest hosts, and weekly roundup guests. The Executive Producer is also responsible for producing/engineering episodes of Charlotte Talks – WFAE’s signature daily news and public affairs talk show – ensuring that guests and topics reflect the diversity of the Charlotte region and consistently speak to the intellectual curiosity and civic engagement of the WFAE audience. Occasional night and weekend work may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead long-range vision planning for Charlotte Talks in collaboration with the Host and Program Director
• Lead and oversee daily production for Charlotte Talks in addition to producing some editions of the show
• Serve as lead technical director for execution of daily editions of Charlotte Talks
• Lead production and execution of live Charlotte Talks and Public Conversation events
• Work with WFAE’s digital team to maintain and grow Charlotte Talks’ presence on digital platforms.
• Assesses program quality and works with staff to ensure high quality daily production
• Represent Charlotte Talks in WFAE News meetings
• Assists WFAE newsroom in identifying and preparing excerpts of the show for other broadcast purposes
• Participates in station fundraising activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field and/or at least 7+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to perform under daily deadline pressure
• Experience operating live broadcast equipment
• Experience with broadcast announcing preferred
• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills; this role is a people leader within WFAE
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple duties, with minimum supervision in a team environment.
• Experience working successfully in matrixed environments.

Department: Programming
 
Reports To: Program Director
 
Job Type: Full-time; Hybrid

Benefits and Compensation
 
WFAE offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the Executive Producer will be compensated with a competitive base salary based on professional experience.
 
Salary Range: $80,000 to $85,000 based on experience and skills
 
Across WFAE, we strive to: Exemplify the highest levels of integrity and public trust.

• Serve as a national and industry model of journalistic excellence.
• Be doggedly committed to telling great stories and serving the public.
• Succeed through teamwork, respect and collaboration.
• Include diverse people, voices, thoughts and perspectives at every level of our work.
• Value and reward creativity, curiosity and humor.
• Be bold and take risks in service to journalism and our mission.
• Enter every room with a spirit of generosity and gratitude

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