Ampers is seeking a Production Coordinator.
The Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (Ampers) is seeking an experienced technical audio producer to help create radio content, oversee the technical aspects of all programs to ensure they meet or exceed broadcast standards, and help develop a strong team of diverse contract radio producers.
Duties will include:
Writing, editing, recording, and producing segments as needed
Maintaining, enhancing, and helping to promote a podcast distribution infrastructure
Creating and enforcing production standards
Teaching producers how to meet the production standards
Work closely with COO and VP of Programming to help recruit, train, and develop strong contract producers with an emphasis on recruiting contractors from underserved communities
Scheduling interviews and communicating with program guests
Ensuring contractor invoices are accurate and timely
Assisting producers with technical problems & ensuring programs are the proper length
Ensuring audio levels are appropriate and standardized
Providing producers and editors with feedback that can help them to improve their work
Planning and attending programming meetings
Help to maintain websites including some basic graphic design
Enter orders and traffic instructions into Marketron
Distribute programs/segments to member stations through FTP, PRX, and Box
Working with Project Manager and member stations to ensure all programs and segments are produced, distributed, and archived as required by grant and client agreements
Assisting with the curation of information for and production of the annual legislative report
Maintaining and archiving all “broadcast ready” segments
Additional duties as assigned by Ampers CEO, COO, or VP of Programming
Required Qualifications
At least two years of audio production experience (public radio preferred)
Extensive experience with audio editing and mixing
Excellent writing and communication, and coaching skills
Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe
Work must be performed within the state of Minnesota
Desired Qualifications
Experience with WordPress
Experience with podcast distribution
Work Environment
100% Remote (but work must be conducted within the state of Minnesota)
Family‐friendly environment
Strong commitment to diversity (Ampers is and has been Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities for decades)
Supervising the Position
The Production Coordinator will report to the Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusivity and Equal Employment
Ampers strongly encourages women, people of color, Native Americans, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‐born residents, and Veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, veteran status, medical condition, national origin or ancestry, or any protected category prohibited by state and federal laws.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary will be commensurate with candidate’s experience and is expected to be between $45,000 and $55,000.
Strong benefits package which includes medical, dental, vacation, and employer matched retirement account
Application Process
The position is open for all applications beginning September 8, 2023. Applications will be accepted through September 22, 2023, or until the position is filled. All interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and three samples of their work via e‐mail to jobs@ampers.org.
Please enter Production Coordinator and your full name as the subject of the e‐mail. Only applications submitted via e‐mail will be accepted. No calls please.
Failure to provide all requested information in the manner requested may lead to your being disqualified from consideration for the position.
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