Associate Producer - The Clay and Buck Show

Premiere Networks

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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it!  iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service.  In fact, we have:

• More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;

• We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;

• iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;

• We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;

• iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;

• Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and

• We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale.  As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option. 

Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity.  Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:

The Clay and Buck Show is one of America’s most-listened-to radio programs, heard across 570+ U.S. radio stations, on SiriusXM, YouTube and other distribution outlets. The same program is released in podcast form for on-demand listening. The Associate Producer plays an important role in the preparation of materials and content research for the daily program, in addition to being a vital part of the program during its daily live broadcast creation.

What You'll Do:

The individual who fills this role is expected to know and provide the following:

• An ongoing knowledge of the audience and their expectations for both information and entertainment while listening / viewing the program.

• An excellent knowledge of current events in U.S. and world politics, news events across the U.S. and world. 

• The ability to determine the most impactful words shared from individuals who are a part of news stories or those covering them, elected politicians, appointed government officials, commentators appearing in television and radio programs, podcasts and speaking events and edit them to be made ready for consideration to be aired within the radio program. 

• The ability to work quickly to find and obtain audio originating from events happening in real-time during the programs’ broadcasts and make them available ASAP for the hosts consideration.

• The ability to transcribe the words selected for possible airing and providing a proper context who and where the words originated from in summary form for the hosts to consider using and the other producers of the program to work alongside of.

• An ability to screen phone calls from listeners of the show in such a way to determine the most entertaining calls that benefit the programs’ listening experience, and by supporting the hosts’ ability to further explore a topic from a different perspective or angle.  This work requires a discerning ear and thought process, looking for only specific types of callers that are articulate, use good word economy and can be entertaining.    This aspect of the position happens concurrently with listening to the program and maintaining a knowledge of the current conversations and what the hosts are saying on-air, requiring focus and concentration during the three hours of each program.

• An interest and ability to schedule guests for the program, coordinating their appearance with specific times and technical logistics.   

• Maintain a general knowledge of the Executive Producer role of the program, so as to assume those responsibilities 20+ times per year while also maintaining current duties. 

• Maintain a productive, professional relationship with the hosts, taking into account their feedback of the audio offerings provided to them in the form of audio soundbites prepared in advance, guest booking preferences and prior approvals, listener call and listener audio feedback via Talkback technology and other forms of communication to be incorporated into the program.  

• Obtain and become familiar with the workflow of the program’s Board Operator role and general responsibilities for the rare occasions when the program can rely on you to originate the sound of the program when primary and secondary options are not available. 

• Maintain a trusting relationship with the hosts of the program, maintaining discretion for all conversations and actions within the studio environment and in separate communications before and after the program.   Receive feedback from the hosts in a manner to help them maximize their listener relationships and audience size potential. 

• Being open to selectively being referred to in programming conversations, and in rare cases, being called upon to speak on-air when the hosts find the conversation input appropriate.  

• Recognizing that the program is opinion and commentary based, and the hosts are required to offer their opinions and welcome the opinions of others including guests and listeners.   The opinions expressed may not be the same as your own, but your professionalism dictates allowing those opinions to be shared at the sole discretion of the hosts.  

• This is a full-time position requiring a physical presence in the studio and control room environment daily.  It is not a remote working position.    The position requires a knowledge of the broadcast clock of the program and being mindful at all times to be physically and mentally present during the same hours as the program originates, as well as the necessary hours beforehand and afterwards to prepare for the present program and future programs.  

What You'll Need:

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills; ability to tailor and adapt content for different audiences and platforms

• Knowledgeable of the radio market, different station/program styles, audience demographics

• Knows how to use a variety of recording equipment and to operate different radio studios

• Excellent communication skills, complemented by diplomacy, empathy and patience

• Ability to build rapport and draw information from people

• Can coach and develop others

• Has confidence and tenacity to pursue information, overcome obstacles and pitch ideas to senior colleagues

• Stress tolerance: ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, and to react quickly to changes

• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, multi task and meet tight deadlines

• Full knowledge of the law, rules and industry regulations around radio production; knows when it is necessary, and how to acquire, relevant clearances and licenses

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms

• 3+ years’ experience as Radio Producer and/or Assistant in a smaller market or college station

• 4-year college degree, preferably in Radio or Media Production

What You'll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision
• Problem solving skills within established procedures
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems
• Close attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels

Compensation:

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$28.85 - $36.06

Location:

New York, NY: 125 West 55th Street, 10019

Position Type:                                                                                             

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Type:

Hourly

Benefits:

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

• Company provided and supplemental life insurance

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid company holidays

• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

• A 401K plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

• ​A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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