Engagement Producer

St. Louis Public Radio

St. Louis Public Radio, an NPR member station, is looking for an Engagement Producer to help deepen the station's relationship with our audience across platforms and in person. This producer will play a critical role in elevating the work of our newsroom, sharing our journalism creatively on digital platforms, and engaging the public in meaningful ways.

Half of this position's time will be devoted to a new Talking Across Divides initiative at STLPR that will model how St. Louisans can talk across differences in order to create greater understanding in our region. This program draws inspiration from StoryCorps' One Small Step program, which has been proven to increase levels of interpersonal empathy by pairing strangers with different beliefs for a conversation, not to debate politics but to get to know each other as human beings. STLPR will facilitate local conversations between people across historical divides in the St. Louis region including class, race, politics and geography. Among other places, these conversations will be featured on
St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's flagship talk show, as a monthly series aimed at modeling civic discourse in a deeply divided time. The Engagement Producer will shape the look and audience engagement strategy for Talking Across Divides (this is a placeholder title that will be ironed out in the development of the program) and work hand in hand with the initiative's Lead Producer to execute that vision, including the launch of a newsletter focused on the initiative.

The other half of this job is focused on sharing and promoting STLPR's journalism more broadly - primarily through newsletters, social media and in-person engagement. The Engagement Producer will work closely with newsroom reporters, producers, editors to translate essential and nuanced journalism into compelling, accessible and audience-driven digital content. We're looking for someone who is equal parts curious, strategic and creative, with a strong sense for visual storytelling and public service.

You'll join an award-winning team of journalists that covers communities across the bistate St. Louis region, in Rolla, Missouri, and in Quincy, Illinois. STLPR has a reputation as one of the most ambitious and innovative stations in the public radio system, earning a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in both 2023 and 2024.

Key Responsibilities

Developing and executing Talking Across Divides initiative (50%)

*Develop and manage the digital engagement strategy for the program's content.
*Create and schedule social media posts that promote broadcast segments and articles related to the initiative.
*Design and produce Instagram explainers and reels using interview content and key themes.
*Record, edit and publish video content from interviews for Instagram, YouTube and other short-form platforms.
*Help develop and launch a newsletter focused on the initiative, including design, voice, and engagement strategy.
*Manage newsletter distribution and related audience analytics.
*Share digital assets with partner organizations and collaborators.
*Assist with pre-production and fieldwork during recorded interviews.

General STLPR newsroom support (50%)

*Share STLPR journalism on Instagram, Facebook, and other social platforms through original posts, reels, and visual storytelling.
*Assist with production for the Gateway Newsletter and the development of other new newsletter products that help connect our audiences to STLPR journalism.
*Plan and support newsroom listening sessions and other in-person engagement events.
*Track audience engagement data and help translate insights into action.

Supervision Received
The Engagement Producer is supervised by Engagement Editor Lara Hamdan.

Location
This position is based in St. Louis. The Engagement Producer must live in or relocate to the region. A moving allowance is available in applicable situations.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

40 hours per week

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• At least three years of experience in journalism, audience engagement, digital storytelling, or social media strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to produce compelling content across multiple platforms, especially Instagram and newsletters.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to tailor voice and tone for different platforms and audiences.
• Basic video editing and visual design skills, especially for short-form and mobile-first formats.
• Comfort with recording and editing tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Final Cut Pro or similar).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Commitment to STLPR's mission for public service and fostering understanding.
• Experience with newsletter strategy, design and growth.
• Familiarity with St. Louis-area communities and civic issues.
• Interest in dialogue-building, civic discourse, and democracy-strengthening efforts.
• Data fluency, including understanding of social and newsletter analytics.

Salary Range: $55,000-$68,000 annual
Grade: GGS- 010
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*Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.