101.7 The Truth & Good Karma Brands is in need of a producer – someone with experience in radio or podcasting, a great sense of creating compelling content, and high IQ when it comes to the local Milwaukee community. Top candidates for this role will demonstrate curiosity, solid production skills, creative production, and a confident voice for on-air contributions. The ideal candidate is a team-first hard-worker with skill & ability in running a board, the capacity to think on your feet, and the aptitude for problem-solving and working in a deadline-oriented environment.

We are 101.7 The Truth, a radio platform that reflects Milwaukee’s black community. 101.7 The Truth will feature authentic conversations about news and current events, a celebration of Black culture, information created by and for the Black community with an emphasis on empowerment, family, faith, and community. This is home for Milwaukee’s realest conversation, and we are looking for Producers to help lead the way.

GKB is a media and marketing company with expertise in leveraging the power of national and local sports and news to build brands and connect with fans through audio, video, digital and events. With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 550 teammates and is recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by Front Office Sports, Sports Business Journal, and USA TODAY. Take a look at Good Karma Brands here.  

The Role of a Producer:

The primary role of a Producer will work with host(s) on content plan & execution, support the program director/operations manager on show production and log fulfillment, collaborate with other show producers on the sharing of news, ideas, & audio, work in conjunction with marketing/promotions on contesting & sponsorships, and assist engineers on ensuring the station is operating within FCC guidelines and is on-the-air.

Daily Tasks of a Producer:

Generating, researching, & pitching ideas for program topics

Creating and implementing production elements including bumpers, liners, audio drops, sound effects, etc.

Ability to use video editing software to record shows, update templates and place on social media

Produce daily shows, specialty shows, and board opt sporting events

Record and edit special programming with partners

Produce and edit commercial spots and promos

Coordinate with Traffic on logs, promo scheduling and audio dub list

Sourcing potential contributors and interviewees

Social media proficiency in posting about the show, including bulletins and links

Undertaking editing audio cuts and entire hours for podcasting

Converting text, graphics, video and audio files for all digital platforms

Contributing to, and making use of, archives of audio files and sources for content segments

Responding to audience feedback, referring on to other departments as necessary

Aptitude in editing software, such as Cool Edit Pro, Pro Tools and Adobe Audition for production purposes

Skill in running a radio board – maintaining levels, smoothly transitioning from one source to another

Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide stories in a timely fashion

Participate in brainstorming/planning meetings for show concepts, ideas, events, endorsements, segments, partners, etc.

Other assigned tasks

Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to GKB’s core values: Listen, Be Honest, Work Hard, Over Deliver, Teamwork, and Follow Through

Preferred knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Previous experience producing/running the board

Passion to be a part of a team and the ability to work independently

Personal sense of responsibility and accountability

Strong organizational and time management skills

Willingness to accept and provide feedback

Solution oriented/ problem solver

Hours/Salary/Benefits:

This is an exempt role with a competitive base salary. This role is eligible for full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k) Plan, Dependent Care, paid parental leave, and more with opportunities for salary growth increase with skills and responsibilities and meeting targeted goals. The position will be required to work some evenings and weekends.

Opportunity for Growth:

Teammates have the opportunity to continuously learn and grow within Good Karma Brands and are responsible to represent GKB, our story, and our core values inside and outside the workplace. Teammates are encouraged to take a proactive role in building relationships and seeking opportunities throughout the company.

How to Apply:

Apply by submitting your resume to www.goodkarmabrands.com/careers no later than April 10, 2025. All are encouraged to apply

ABOUT 101.7 THE TRUTH 

101.7 The Truth is an award-winning radio platform that embraces Milwaukee’s Black community and shares stories, ideas, and experiences from the local community to the airwaves. 101.7 The Truth is owned and operated by Good Karma Brands, which is a media and marketing company with expertise in leveraging the power of sports and local news to build brands through audio, digital, events, and TV. GKB’s other news-talk audio assets include Newsradio 620 WTMJ in Milwaukee and 95.3 WBEV in Beaver Dam.

GKB is a proud partner of ESPN and represents the ESPN Radio Network and Podcasts, the full portfolio of ESPN Digital Products, ESPN Events and local ESPN affiliated radio stations in seven other markets aside from Madison, including Beaver Dam, Chicago, Cleveland, Milwaukee, New York, Los Angeles, and West Palm Beach.

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Good Karma Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consistently renew our commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace for all. We foster integrity, respect within the workplace, and believe that the foundation of our success is our collective differences and diversity of thought. We welcome all to help us continue to build a community that embodies and promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all.