Managing Producer for National News

Job Description

ABOUT RADIO BILINGÜE

Radio Bilingüe is a nonprofit, non-commercial public radio network of, by, and for Latino and Indigenous communities. Its trusted, fact-based reporting brings community perspectives to journalism of national relevance, centering the experiences of farmworkers and other low-wage essential workers. High editorial standards, independence, community accountability, and public service guide its journalism. Headquartered in Fresno, the network operates thirty FM stations across six states and provides a national Spanish-language news and information service to more than 75 additional affiliates.

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

The Managing Producer for National News oversees and manages the production of Radio Bilingüe’s national news programming across broadcast and digital platforms, with a particular focus on the states and communities served by its broadcast network. This exempt, management-level position reports directly to and collaborates closely with Radio Bilingüe’s Director of National News and Information.

The Managing Producer for National News will manage the production of daily and weekly news reports, features, talk shows, roundtables, and public forums on topics such as health care, climate change, labor, education, immigration, the arts, social justice, and civic engagement—among other issues relevant to Radio Bilingüe’s audience. This work advances Radio Bilingüe’s commitment to Latino community leadership and its unique journalistic approach, which encourages civic participation and lifts up Latino voices in the democratic process. 

The Managing Producer will also take a leadership role in the next phase of Radio Bilingüe’s digital convergence initiative, adapting the network’s trusted community journalism for new digital formats to engage younger and digitally oriented audiences.

DUTIES 

News Production and Editorial Management

• Editorial planning and production: Direct daily news coverage and production, including selecting relevant issues, assigning stories, booking guests, scheduling programming and prerecorded interviews, overseeing research and writing, editing copy, and coordinating post-production.
• Staff supervision: Supervise department personnel—including the sound engineer, producers, program hosts, and administrative assistant—providing guidance and feedback. Coordinate staff and contractors responsible for program summaries and website publishing.
• Freelance and intern development: Manage freelance correspondents and supervise news interns as needed. Participate in screening freelance applicants and train incoming reporters on Radio Bilingüe’s newsroom stylebook and editorial policies.
• Participate in and/or facilitate regular editorial, advisory committee, and strategy meetings.
• Monitor Radio Bilingüe’s news programming across broadcast and digital platforms to uphold high journalistic standards, ensure alignment with its mission, editorial policies, and style. 
• Develop and maintain relationships with public media outlets, nonprofits, community-based organizations, advocacy groups, news sources, commentators, partner stations, affiliates, and other content users. Coordinate the acquisition, recording, and broadcast of partner news content. 
• Serve as a substitute news producer or reporter for the shows Línea Abierta, Despacho de Noticiero Latino, and Edición Semanaria, as needed. 
• Adjust the work schedule to accommodate breaking news, special programs, and other needs of the news cycle.

Digital News Publishing and Audience Engagement

• Oversee a consistent news publishing schedule across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and emerging platforms.
• Manage digital content creators and freelancers, including assigning stories, soliciting pitches, and guiding the adaptation of radio journalism into engaging reels, carousels, and other digital formats.
• Coordinate production and submission of Radio Bilingüe’s weekly news digest newsletter.
• Oversee editorial review of digital news content to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to Radio Bilingüe’s editorial policies.
• Collaborate with the team and Director of Broadcasting to streamline workflows, coordinate cross-platform distribution, evaluate the digital pilot’s results, and recommend priorities for its next phase.

Administration and Organizational Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administrative functions of the national news department, including coordinating the filing of expenditures, acquisitions, and records related to programming content and news sources; reports and purchase request forms from the sound engineer and news office administrator; and monthly check request reports for news content acquisitions. 
• Track monthly news productions and provide the News Department Assistant with a list assigning each production to the appropriate grant.
• Represent Radio Bilingüe at public conferences, events, and meetings with partners and funders; collaborate with the Development team and senior leadership on fundraising initiatives, including on-air fundraising.
• Participate in staff and management meetings. 

Other Duties as Assigned

Job Requirements

• Extensive experience in news reporting, editing, and production, including progressively responsible editorial leadership. Approximately ten years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Demonstrated record of producing or overseeing rigorous, accurate, compelling journalism, with excellent news judgment and a strong commitment to verification, fairness, independence, and ethical reporting.
• Excellent Spanish-language verbal, writing, and editing skills and strong English-language proficiency.
• Experience adapting journalism for digital audiences and guiding contributors across formats. Experience with social video, newsletters, and digital publishing workflows preferred.
• Excellent organizational and collaborative leadership skills, including the ability to establish priorities, coordinate complex production schedules, and make sound decisions under deadline pressure.
• Excellent project and team management skills
• Excellent internal and external communication skills
• Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in audio production and radio broadcast
• Ability to work independently, work under pressure with tight deadlines, and handle multiple deadlines and priorities effectively
• A clear understanding of and commitment to public/community radio mission, vision, and culture.
• Strong understanding of Latino and Indigenous Mexican communities and the issues affecting immigrant, rural, farmworker, and other working-class audiences.
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to public radio broadcasting.

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