Highlights
This role works in close partnership with the Book Club's Host/Contributor, who leads on-air interviews and audience-facing engagement, while the Producer ensures every commitment across the ecosystem — broadcast segment, bonus podcast, newsletter, landing page, social/video and live events — is planned, resourced and delivered on time. WBUR is seeking a Producer to serve as the editorial and operational backbone of the Here & Now Book Club — a new cross-platform initiative spanning broadcast, podcast, newsletter, digital and live events.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Boston, MA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $80,765.29–$92,364.50 |
| Company Size | 1 to 9 employees |
| Website | http://www.bu.edu/ |
Description
WBUR is seeking a Producer to serve as the editorial and operational backbone of the Here & Now Book Club — a new cross-platform initiative spanning broadcast, podcast, newsletter, digital and live events. Reporting to the Executive Producer, the Producer will own the end-to-end delivery of the monthly title cycle, from book selection support and author/publisher relationships through production, distribution, and audience conversion. This role works in close partnership with the Book Club's Host/Contributor, who leads on-air interviews and audience-facing engagement, while the Producer ensures every commitment across the ecosystem — broadcast segment, bonus podcast, newsletter, landing page, social/video and live events — is planned, resourced and delivered on time. The Producer will also be the Book Club's key liaison to WBUR internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a voracious reader with sharp editorial judgment, a proven ability to manage complex, multi-platform content calendars, and the relationship-building instincts to work confidently with talent, authors and publishers, while growing a new community.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 3–5+ years of experience in editorial production, content production, or a related role in public media, publishing or journalism.
- Familiarity with the public media landscape and a deep respect for WBUR and NPR's editorial mission and values.
- Demonstrated project management skills — able to own a multi-platform content calendar and deliver on deadline.
- Across broadcast, podcast, newsletter, digital, and live events.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with experience producing newsletters or reader-facing digital content.
- Excellent organizational skills and comfort managing multiple concurrent workstreams and stakeholders.
- A collaborative, high-EQ working style, with the ability to partner effectively across editorial, membership, marketing and sponsorship teams.
- Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends around events and author availability.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience
About Company
Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. As a Boston University employee you will be part of a dynamic community where every individual is valued. You'll reap the rewards of being on a college campus, such as direct access to the heart of the education and research community and a myriad of opportunities to help create a positive impact on our students' educational experiences. Education thrives in Boston, and working here – at one of the largest employers in the city – will give you the opportunity to contribute to our mission and work with some of the most experienced educators and staff in the nation.