Colorado Public Radio is hiring a producer for Colorado Matters, our award-winning interview program. We're looking for someone who loves to dig into issues, find the human side of policy debates, and explore a range of topics - politics, environment, education, health care, business, arts and culture. This position will ideally have an emphasis on education, so experience with that topic is a plus. The working environment is highly collaborative and open to new ideas. The producer finds potential sources for the host to interview using high-level reporting to understand issues and identify best guests, prepares the host with script and background materials and edits the interviews on Cool Edit. The producer may also produce set-up pieces when a complex topic requires explanation before we hear from the guests (think of the old Nightline) and in some cases gather field sound. Also may occasionally fill in as a reporter for features or newscasts.
Colorado is a great state to live in. We look at the snow-covered Rocky Mountains from our desks! Denver is ranked amongst the top cities for bike trails, has a world-renown art museum, strong theater and music scenes; skiing, hiking, mountain biking, etc. are all nearby, and we've got stunning weather that makes it easy to get outdoors year-round.
Requirements: High-level writing and editing skills to distill complex matters. Able to work collaboratively, meet deadlines, juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to cover a range of subject matter. Experience reporting news features and news spots a plus. Position is based in Centennial (Denver area).
How to Apply
Send resume, audio samples and/or clips and three references to hr@cpr.org, with Producer Position in the subject line. No phone calls please.
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