Senior Producer & On Air Contributor

#26-1337

Business Unit

WTMX-FM

Employee Classification

Full Time Regular

About Us

At Hubbard Radio Chicago we look for the best people to build dominant brands that connect consumers and advertisers to build better businesses and communities. We succeed by always doing the right thing with focus, urgency, and passion. Our company culture builds connections, careers, and employee growth. How? By creating a workplace that values autonomy and transparency. If that sounds like something you'd like to be part of, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Overview

312 Sports is Chicago’s sports podcast network and part of Gamut, the podcast network of Hubbard | Media That Connects. It’s home to some of the most recognizable voices in Chicago sports. Gamut produces 250+ shows across sports, news, entertainment and true crime. 312 Sports is hiring a Senior Producer to run day-to-day production and editorial for a slate of sports podcasts. You’ll shape the creative direction, run post-production, and share final editorial calls with the hosts on the audio and video versions of the shows. You’ll also contribute on-air. Production is the core of the job, and on-air work is a real part of it too.

Job Responsibilities

Production (Primary)

• Lead production and own the editorial direction of multiple sports podcasts.

• Make final post-production calls, in partnership with the hosts, on audio and video cuts.

• Produce content for our various social media channels.

• Shape each show’s segment structure, tone, pacing, and overall creative format.

• Develop and maintain the editorial calendar with the show hosts, marketing, and content leadership.

• Track the news cycle and pitch timely episode topics.

• Identify, vet, and book guests who make the show better and bring new listeners with them.

• Coach and develop guest contributors and secondary voices to fit each show’s tone and format.

• Work with Sales, Marketing, and Ad Ops to promote the shows and execute sponsor integrations.

• Work with analytics and audience development to track show performance and use the data to shape content.

On-Air Contributor

• Contribute on-air, bringing a sharp, engaging presence on audio and video.

• Represent 312 Sports with professionalism and creativity across all channels.

• Cover key games and breaking stories as needed, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in podcast, radio, or television production, with proven editorial leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to lead the creative process from concept through publication, especially in high-volume environments.

• Proven track record of managing production schedules, deadlines, and editorial priorities independently.

• Strong command of audio and video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Audition, Premiere, or similar).

• Excellent news judgment and a strong grasp of local and national sports, particularly Chicago teams.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a sharp, witty voice that fits an unfiltered, personality-driven brand.

• Comfortable using analytics and audience data to make content decisions.

• Hosting experience and confidence in front of the camera and microphone.

• Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as the sports calendar demands.

• A collaborative, proactive mindset and willingness to jump in wherever needed.

Physical requirements:

Sits or stands for extended periods. Manual dexterity to operate computer keys and other controls and equipment. Good vision and hearing to discern video and sound across platforms. Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing, and to think creatively and tactically. The Company will make reasonable physical accommodations to facilitate performing essential job functions.

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations. The salary for this position is $50,000. For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/

Req Affirmative Action Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Req Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.