World Radio Producer

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and one other day, to be determined by their business unit. Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The World is a one-hour, nationally distributed weekday radio public affairs program co-produced by GBH and the Public Radio Exchange (PRX). The show offers a mix of news, features, interviews, and music from around the globe, developed specifically for an American audience. The World’s companion website, , offers a similar mix of news and features along with slideshows, videos, podcasts, and interactive graphics that expand on the radio content. The World and theworld.org use social media and other relevant tools to maximize user engagement and enhance the user experience.

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Assignment Editor, the World Radio Producer will undertake all aspects of production associated with The World’s climate programming. Working as part of a team, the World Radio Producer will look for original story ideas, conduct research, book guests, brief the hosts, produce studio interviews and mixes, and edit audio for the radio broadcast.

The World Radio Producer will also contribute to the daily production of the show on a regular basis a couple days of the week to be predetermined by the Executive Editor in consultation with the Show Producer and Assignment Editor, while also maintaining an environmental news calendar and completing other research and production duties as assigned.

The World Radio Producer will also be expected at times to create content based on radio segments for and its social media channels. Competitive candidates will work well on tight daily deadlines and think creatively about new ways to craft compelling audio stories about climate change.

This role is based in Boston, MA, and requires your on-site presence every Tuesday and Wednesday at our Brighton office. Additional in-office days may be required at the discretion of your manager.

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

JOB SPECIFICS

Staff position

Hybrid position

This is a CWA Local 1400 union position

LOCATION

This role is based in Boston, MA, and requires your on-site presence every Tuesday and Wednesday at our Brighton office. Additional in-office days may be required at the discretion of your manager.

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to or by calling 617-300-2000.