Executive Producer & Host Jackson MS
Mississippi Public Broadcasting
About this job
The ideal candidate is a sharp, resourceful personality and producer who brings strong content judgment, cross-platform production expertise, and the composure to deliver excellent work under deadlines.
The ideal candidate is someone with both a commercial and public media background, or a willingness to learn and embrace public media. This candidate is also a meticulous producer and natural collaborator who doesn’t lose your head when the board lights up and the guest is late. They are passionate about public service media, curious about the community, and instinctively know what makes a story worth telling — and how to tell it effectively across any platform.
Key Responsibilities:
On-Air & Editorial Production
• Produce assigned daily radio programs end-to-end: booking guests, scripting, timing, directing, and coordinating live broadcasts from start to completed product.
• Develop compelling show topics, segment ideas, and story angles in partnership with hosts and editorial leadership
• Write all show content including billboards, tosses, rejoins, closings, and promotional material
• Host radio programs or segments as assigned, delivering content with professionalism, authority, and audience awareness
• Arrange and conduct interviews with guests, contributors, and community members Audio & Technical
• Operate the control board during live broadcasts and support other productions as needed
• Record, edit, and mix audio to professional broadcast standards
• Edit recorded programs for podcast release; upload finished episodes with complete metadata (titles, descriptions, images, audio files) Operations & Administration
• Troubleshoot technical and production issues during live and recorded productions
• Maintain flexibility for breaking news, live events, and shifting production priorities
• Complete administrative duties including quarterly reports, SoundExchange reporting, and production documentation
• Coordinate guest communication, answer phones, and provide general production support
• May include some operational supervisory duties
• Reliable personal transportation required
What you’ll need to be Successful:
• Familiarity with livestreaming tools and remote contribution systems
• Working knowledge of public media production standards and practices
• Understanding of video production and editing
• Proficient with audio production software, broadcast equipment, and video editing platforms
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving environment
• Willingness to work any timeslot including early mornings
• Reliable personal transportation required
• Hands-on experience with podcast production workflows and distribution platforms
• Skilled storyteller across audio, video, and written formats
Preferred Qualifications:
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 3-6 years of experience. Agency preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, media production, communications, or a related field preferred — or equivalent professional experience.
• Experienced working with on-air talent, contributors, and interview guests
• Proficient with audio production software, broadcast equipment, and video editing platforms
• Experienced working with on-air talent, contributors, and interview guests
• Minimum four years of professional experience in radio, podcast, multimedia, or digital content production
• Strong journalism background with sound editorial judgment and news instincts
• On-air hosting or announcing experience preferred
Hours
Full Time
Location
Jackson,
MS