Full-Time Producer for “Let’s Talk with Mark Elfstrand”
AM 1160 WYLL is looking for a talented and motivated broadcasting professional who understands how to create compelling and relevant radio in the country’s third largest market.
Responsibilities include:
- Knowledge of daily show preparation, including, but not limited to, researching story and topic ideas, pulling audio, and booking guests
- Running the board during the show, which includes working with talent to include appropriate complimentary audio
- Editing daily show podcasts
- Identifying, editing, and archiving “Best Of” segments for future use
- Producing daily show promos
- Participating in show promotions as needed
- Maintaining programs and issues report for show
- Assisting with social media promotion of the show
- Participation in planning and execution of donor development campaigns
Qualifications include:
- A minimum of two years of major market broadcast experience, preferably in a Christian talk and teach format
- A working knowledge of the Bible, evangelical culture, current events, pop culture, and Chicago news
- Familiarity with digital audio production and automation, preferably Cool Edit, Adobe Audition, and NexGen
- The editorial initiative to identify, develop, and pitch compelling segment ideas
- The ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
- A self-starter approach to your work
- A willingness to give and receive constructive, creative criticism
Salem Media Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Salem Media Group is America’s leading radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, and magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network, which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 2,000 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives, a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network, a leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing, a leading publisher of Christian themed magazines. Salem owns and operates 99 radio stations, with 61 stations in the nation’s top 25 markets – and 29 in the top 10. Each of our radio properties has a full portfolio of broadcast and digital marketing opportunities.
