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Executive Producer Newstalk Morning Drive

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Overview

Job Title: Executive Producer Newstalk Morning Drive

Department: Programming/News

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: FullTime

Work Arrangement: On-site

Location: Richmond, VA

Job Description

Audacy Richmond has a rare morning show opening at The Legendary Newsradio, WRVA. Are you ready to shape the conversation that starts Richmonds day? Newsradio, WRVA a legendary voice in Virginia broadcasting is searching for an exceptional Executive Producer to lead our dynamic morning news talk show, Richmonds Morning News. This is more than a job; it's a front-row seat to history in the making, where your instincts, editorial judgment, and creative vision will drive the regions most trusted morning program. Understanding the importance of social media, digital content, and streaming video and audio is a must. If you are an out?side?the?box thinker who thrives in a creative environment and isnt afraid to take chances, if youre cool under pressure, and know how to turn breaking news into cant?miss radio, this is your moment. Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the editorial direction of WRVAs Morning Show with compelling, original content that drives listener engagement.
• Collaborate with hosts, producers, the Brand Manager, and news team to create timely, informative, and entertaining show segments.
• Actively participate in and oversee the creation of digital content across all platforms, including audio, video, and social media.
• Engage directly with the audience on?air, on?line, and at live events, maintaining a consistent and authentic presence.
• Coordinate interviews, breaking news coverage, and special features that elevate the shows reputation and relevance.
• Operate control board and manage audio production elements as needed, ensuring seamless execution of each broadcast.
• Monitor music, commercial logs, and ensure FCC compliance throughout the shift.
• Represent the station at promotions, events, and remote broadcasts, supporting show and sponsor visibility.
• Stay on top of local, national, and cultural trends to keep content fresh, informed, and in tune with WRVAs audience.
• Attend regular staff meetings, coaching sessions, and work closely with programming leadership to continuously refine the shows direction.
• Other duties as required by management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of on?air and/or producing experience in a major or mid?market radio environment (News/Talk experience preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to react quickly to breaking news and live content demands.
• Proven expertise in audio production and control board operation; familiarity with systems such as Wide Orbit, VoxPro, and Adobe Audition.
• Proficiency in digital content creation, social media engagement, and multi?platform storytelling.
• Strong writing and video editing skills; ability to create short?form and long?form content for digital and on?air use.
• Deep understanding of the Richmond market and/or a strong desire to connect with a local audience in a meaningful way.
• Self?motivated team player who thrives under pressure in a fast?paced, high?profile environment.
• A valid drivers license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicants own vehicle, proof of insurance is required.

Important Notes

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com . If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

About Us

Audacy is a scaled, leading multi?platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the countrys two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the countrys largest markets, as well as one of the countrys largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct?to?consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1?610?660?5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case?by?case basis.

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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