Producer (Finance)
WUSF public media is a leading source of news, information, and cultural enrichment for West Central Florida. We reach over one million people monthly through our NPR news station WUSF 89.7, Classical WSMR 89.1 & 103.9, and an extensive digital presence including live streaming, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. As a department of the University of South Florida, we have a dedicated team of 90 professionals and a budget of $11 million. We are deeply committed to our community, providing valuable internships to students and delivering content that informs, inspires, and connects. Our main studios are on the USF Tampa campus, with additional broadcast and production facilities on the USFSM and USFSP campuses.
The engagement producer and reporter for WUSF's flagship public affairs program and podcast is an organized, self-starting journalist inspired to connect with and telling the stories of people who live in the greater Tampa Bay region. This producer and reporter relishes writing and helping put together the pieces of an audio and YouTube show. Engaging with people and listening is a core responsibility. They will help identify topics, book guests and create stories -digital, social media and broadcast that involve people in rural, suburban and urban communities. This person loves journalism created on multiple platforms - like call-in shows and social media videos, pre-produced audio segments and digital Q&As.This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or related field and two years of directly related experience; or a Master's degree in the fields listed above. Four years of vocational/technical training and experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree requirement.
FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .This journalist contributes to daily show/podcast content as a producer, reporter, scheduler and writer.
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They plan, research and help put together the pieces of a daily audio show and podcast, in conjunction with the Executive Producer, Host and other newsroom staff. This includes identifying, booking and pre-interviewing guests.
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They actively report within the community and engage with people whose concerns and interest can become topics or segments within the show/podcast. This can include breaking news.
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They will create journalism to be used on multiple platforms - such as call-in shows, social media videos, pre-produced audio segments and digital Q&As. This job requires work in the WUSF Tampa studios during live shows.
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Assistants with program promotion.
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Works five days a week, and may include some weekends
