Producer 1: Business Podcast

WFAE 90.7

Charlotte, North Carolina
6 days ago

Highlights

You will also track developments in local commerce, financial markets, real estate, technology startups, and economic policy; build proficiency in multitrack audio editing, sound design, episode pacing, and digital publishing; and produce Charlotte Talks episodes each month. Immediate Opening WFAE Multiplatform Producer I — Business Podcast WFAE, Charlotte’s NPR station, is an award-winning multiplatform newsroom dedicated to high-quality local journalism, business reporting, and community engagement.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Charlotte, North Carolina
Website	https://www.wfae.org/careers

Description

Immediate Opening

WFAE Multiplatform Producer I — Business Podcast

WFAE, Charlotte’s NPR station, is an award-winning multiplatform newsroom dedicated to high-quality local journalism, business reporting, and community engagement. We are seeking a producer to help launch an inaugural business podcast about the people, companies, policies, and economic trends shaping the Charlotte region. This position reports to the Charlotte Talks Executive Producer.

Position Summary

In this role, you will produce biweekly podcast episodes covering local and regional business news, market trends, and economic issues. You will develop show topics, conduct in-depth research, pre-interview subject-matter experts and C-suite executives, manage guest scheduling, and equip the host with timely interview briefs, background research, and compelling question angles. You will also track developments in local commerce, financial markets, real estate, technology startups, and economic policy; build proficiency in multitrack audio editing, sound design, episode pacing, and digital publishing; and produce Charlotte Talks episodes each month. The business podcast may expand to a weekly schedule based on business support and audience impact.

Key Responsibilities

Produce biweekly podcast episodes from concept through final audio master.
Pitch, research, and develop timely business topics, founder stories, and economic analysis.
Identify, pre-interview, and book business leaders, founders, economists, journalists, and other expert guests.
Prepare detailed interview briefs, background research, and lines of questioning for the host.
Monitor local, regional, and national business news, market shifts, and emerging industry trends.
Edit multitrack audio, shape narratives, integrate tape, and mix sound using standard digital audio workstation software.
Write engaging episode titles, show notes, key takeaways, and promotional copy for web and social channels.
Coordinate logistics for remote recordings, field interviews, and live-event tapings.
Participate in on-air and digital fundraising initiatives and contribute to newsroom pitch meetings.

Experience

Two to five years of audio production experience, preferably in news or narrative podcasting.

Essential Skills

Experience creating content for podcast audiences.
Strong knowledge of business fundamentals, economics, corporate news, and local market trends.
Proficiency with nonlinear audio editing software such as Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, or Descript.
Strong journalistic ethics, pre-interviewing skills, and narrative storytelling ability.
Ability to make complex financial and economic topics clear and engaging in audio.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently under deadline.
Video production skills, including basic shooting, editing, or social video packaging.

Salary Range

$55,000–$65,000, based on skills and experience.