Associate Producer

Ideastream Public Media, a Cleveland-based media organization and home to Ohio’s largest NPR, PBS, and classical radio stations, serving 22 counties in Northeast Ohio with its trusted, in-depth, high-quality local news and information service, seeks two passionate, self-motivated, and efficient journalism professionals with a love for community and a passion for storytelling to serve as Associate Producer to support the Sound of Ideas and Digital teams. We eagerly welcome individuals with diverse lived experiences and perspectives to enrich our work and bring fresh ideas into our organization.

As part of the Content team, the Associate Producers will help create and curate high quality content, projects and events for the Content department. In this role, you will assist others in researching, developing and gathering news and information to create content for all delivery platforms. The Associate Producers will regularly contribute and develop stories and ideas, participate in editorial meetings and will gather and edit reports for all platforms. The Sound of Ideas Associate Producer will support the morning public affairs news show while the Digital Associate Producer will assist with creation of content on web and digital platforms. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated proficiency in multiple media production techniques and technology, including experience in creating content for radio, TV, and digital platforms, and experience using audio/video editing software, Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms. The candidates will also have strong verbal and written communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills, and be able to travel to reporting sites as needed.

An Associate’s degree and one year of experience working in a multiple media content creation environment is preferred, though an equivalent of experience in related fields and education will be considered. The salary range for this position is $43,000 - $46,000 and is commensurate with experience. We offer a rich benefits program including medical coverage, a 403(b) plan with an employer match, hybrid work schedules, paid time off, a parking subsidy, a lunch delivery service subsidy and much more.

Ideastream Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.