Radio Program Producer Job Description

Radio program producers coordinate all aspects of a radio program’s production, from initial concept creation to final production.

Typical Job Duties

• Create an idea for a radio program and initiate its production

• Manage the production activities of an existing radio program

• Oversee the marketing and promotion of the program

• Obtain the rights to a script or pieces of information, if applicable

• Negotiate terms with broadcasters

• Negotiate contracts with on-air personalities

• Oversee budgets and schedules

• Hire and manage key staff including directors, writers and production crew members

• Ensure that all post-production work is properly completed