Overview
Alaska Public Media seeks a News and Public Affairs Producer to join our dynamic newsroom and help shape statewide call-in programs and daily newscasts. You’ll produce Alaska News Nightly, our flagship evening broadcast heard across the state, pre-produce Alaska Morning News, and manage two weekly call-in radio programs: Talk of Alaska and Line One: Your Health Connection. This role demands sharp news judgment, quick thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where you’re simultaneously managing multiple live programs, making real-time editorial decisions, and connecting Alaskans to stories that matter most.
Key Responsibilities
- Craft compelling show rundowns for Alaska News Nightly and Alaska Morning News
- Research, book, and pre-interview guests for Talk of Alaska and Line One programs
- Maintain an online editorial calendar for all programs and manage scheduling logistics
- Write engaging tease and promo copy; post shows online across digital platforms
- Develop and nurture audience engagement through Hearken and social media platforms
- Monitor statewide stories, trends, and emerging issues to inform programming
- Support news, public affairs, and election programming across radio, television, and digital channels
- Provide production assistance to hosts during live broadcasts and periodically fill in as host or anchor
Requirements
- Minimum three years of experience in news reporting or producing
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in deadline-driven, fast-paced environments
- Understanding of basic production equipment, editing processes, and post-production workflows
- Strong networking skills and ability to manage diverse personalities professionally
- Fluent English communication, both verbal and written
- Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation in all weather conditions
- Proficiency with office software, custom software packages, internet, and email
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications (desired)
- Public media experience (desired)
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, particularly Adobe Audition (desired)
- Comfort speaking on-air and proficiency in audio production and mixing (desired)
Why Join Alaska Public Media
Alaska Public Media is a broad-based public media organization delivering television, radio, and web content across Alaska. As stewards of PBS television and NPR radio, we serve as the source for statewide news and trusted programming. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful, community-focused journalism while developing your skills in multiple broadcast mediums in a supportive, dynamic newsroom environment.