Assistant Producer

Job description: It is the policy of CBS Radio to afford equal opportunity to all, to discriminate against none, to take affirmative action to promote equal employment and advancement opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, or height or weight.  EOE, M/F PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:Primary duty is taking and editing audio from multiple sources including reporters, weather feeds and network audio feeds. AP's will place phone calls to check on news stories, to use internet and other sources to follow up or gain insight for use in reporting news stories.Additionally, answer telephones in a polite and helpful fashion.  Recognize the urgency of telephone calls  (immediate, routine, can wait) Answer listener questions, Screen calls from public relations firms, take messages for reporters.  Refer complaints to management; take in detailed news tips and forward immediately to the desk.  Call back people you have promised to help. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:A college degree, with a concentration in broadcast journalism is preferred. Hands-on internships or experience at a college radio station is required.  Must be familiar with digital audio editing techniques. KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Must follow news on a regular basis, have a working knowledge of the basic facts of topical news stories and demonstrate 'news judgement'. Assistant producers must be familiar with digital audio editing techniques.  Must be familiar with basic technical standards including level noise and clarity of sound. Must be able to write clearly and juggle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. COMPLEXITY OF WORK: The work of assistant producers is very routine, but the sheer volume of work and competing priorities may be daunting for new employees. Must have the capcity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. There is a high volume of work and AP's are required to prioritize tasks. Much of work must be performed on very short deadlines. There is a low tolerance for errors.  Answering listener inquires may require determination and ingenuity. INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:Assistant producers take much of their direction from the editor on the desk, who helps determine priorities for audio to be used on the air. Assistant producers work closely with editors, writers, reporters and anchors.  When answering the phone, assistant producers represent the radio station to listeners and callers, and a must project a professional and unhurried image to callers. DECISION-MAKING FOR RESULTS:The work of the assistant producers is highly structured and subject to constant review.  Assistant producers who demonstrate a high degree of maturing and grasp of the job may be allowed more latitude.  SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: Drew Hayes, Operations DirectorWBBM Newsradio 780Two Prudential Plaza, Suite 1100Chicago, IL  60601 wbbmamnewsroom@cbs.com (312) 297-7822 FAX A division of CBS Corporation, CBS RADIO operates 147 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation's top 50 markets. The overall mix of each radio station's programming is designed to fit the station's specific format and serve its local community. CBS RADIO also launched the world's first podcast programmed radio station, KYOURADIO, and offers more than 100 regularly scheduled podcasts through its news and news/talk stations. CBS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes job applications from all qualified individuals.