CitySpace, the state-of-the-art venue of WBUR, Boston’s NPR Station, is seeking an experienced, senior events producer to serve as the editorial lead for all WBUR programs, featuring interviews with leading voices, policy experts, newsmakers, and artists. The Senior Events Producer will work closely with the CitySpace director and assistant director to conceive, produce and deliver a rich and exciting lineup of editorial programs including reoccurring popular series; single-topic forums; artistic performances, and story-driven events.

Working in a fast-paced environment, we are looking for a full-time, deadline-driven senior producer who will have expert knowledge and good communication skills in video and live event production environments. Candidates are expected to have a keen sense of how to bring journalism to life on stage and on screen. Storytelling should course through this person's veins. Familiarity with public media particularly WBURs journalistic brand and mission is a major plus. The ideal candidate will have exceptional editorial judgment and be adept at multitasking and problem-solving. Qualified candidates should have significant experience developing journalistic conversations and experiences for live audiences. The job requires extensive knowledge of and the ability to develop rapport with established and emerging leaders in an array of fields locally and nationally. At CitySpace, events are live expressions of our journalism and bring to life the award-winning reporting of the WBUR’s editorial division. The Senior Events Producer reports to the CitySpace Director and is a member of the CitySpace events team.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the production and execution of around 60-80 CitySpace programs annually, including in-person and virtual. Lead the project management of programs from conception to execution to post-event analysis - Book speakers, including community representatives, thought leaders, performers, and other talent, guided by strong editorial planning
• Provide assistant director with all relevant information to promote events and drive audience; Provide events coordinator with all relevant information to book vendors, speaker travel/lodging
• Collaborate closely with CitySpaces technical group on event production capabilities and best practices
• Collect audience data and event metrics, run post-event evaluation and product reports for stakeholders
• Stage manage speakers for optimal audience presentation
• Field speaking requests for WBUR talent at external events, according to WBUR guidelines
• Administer logistics for external events (CitySpace in the Community)

Required Skills

• 5+ years experience in video or event production
• Must possess a deep editorial background
• Strong background in broadcast, video, and virtual platform solutions
• A self-starting, goal-oriented senior producer who helps to drive innovation and collaboration
• Expert knowledge of current production, broadcast, and digital media technical standards, production techniques
• Accomplished in writing, editing, producing for live event productions
• Exemplary written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

• 5+ years experience in video or event production
• Must possess a deep editorial background
• Strong background in broadcast, video, and virtual platform solutions
• A self-starting, goal-oriented senior producer who helps to drive innovation and collaboration
• Expert knowledge of current production, broadcast, and digital media technical standards, production techniques
• Accomplished in writing, editing, producing for live event productions
• Exemplary written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.