Sound of Ideas Host/Producer
Sound of Ideas Host/Producer
Ideastream Public Media, a Cleveland-based media organization and home to Ohio’s largest NPR, PBS and classical radio stations, serves 22 counties in Northeast Ohio with its trusted, in-depth, high-quality local news and information service. Ideastream seeks a dynamic broadcaster to host the Sound of Ideas, our daily local news and public affairs program that airs on radio, television and online. We eagerly welcome individuals with diverse lived experiences and perspectives to enrich our work and bring fresh ideas into our organization.
The Host/Producer will create high quality content for all Ideastream distribution platforms including radio, television, digital and community forums in a style that is unbiased, informed, credible, conversational, polished, and engaging. In this role, you’ll write and edit scripts based on Ideastream newsroom reporting, regularly pitch relevant ideas for show segments, conduct live or pre-recorded in-depth interviews with newsmakers, news analysts, experts, and local residents, and serve as a producer to organize and coordinate all aspects of productions. You’ll also participate in engagement events, on-air fundraisers, and interact with audiences on social media platforms.
Qualified candidates will have demonstrated hosting abilities including moderating live and recorded conversations, as well as broadcast production skills in radio and/or television with knowledge of nonlinear and audio editing software. Demonstrated creative and analytic journalistic abilities including engagement and research is also required. The candidate will also have strong verbal and written communication, decision making, time management, and problem-solving skills.
A Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience is preferred, though an equivalent of experience and education will be considered. The salary range for this position begins at $70,000 and is commensurate with experience. We offer a rich benefits program including medical coverage, a 403(b) plan with an employer match, hybrid work schedules, paid time off, a parking subsidy, a lunch delivery service subsidy, and much more.
Ideastream Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.