Associate Producer - Katie & Company - Format : Country Music

Overview

Job Title : Associate Producer

Department : Programming

Reporting To : VP / Format Captain Country Programming

Employment Type :  Full-Time

Work Arrangement : On-Site at our studio in Nashville, TN

The Associate Producer of Katie & Company will play a pivotal role in supporting both the nationally syndicated radio show and Audacy’s Nashville studio operations. This position combines technical production expertise, content development, event and partnership management, and day-to-day show support to ensure seamless execution across studio, on-air, and live event environments.

The Associate Producer will be highly organized, proactive, and always three steps ahead—ensuring smooth production, maximizing content opportunities, and supporting sponsorship integration. The role also involves traveling with Katie Neal to major industry events such as the CMA Awards, ACM Awards, music festivals, and other industry gatherings to assist with on-site content creation and production.

This position requires a creative, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can balance both operational and production responsibilities, and is passionate about delivering premium content and experiences to listeners, partners, and industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do :

Content Planning & Strategy

Develop and maintain a content roadmap for the show, organizing video and audio assets for both on-air and digital use.Assist with a weekly content planner outlining industry news, upcoming showcases, major concerts, and key social media moments.Collaborate with Katie on content ideation and strategy, ensuring fresh and engaging material. Assist with research on news, music, pop culture, and trending topics to support Katie with talking points.Ensure the show maintains its brand voice, consistency, and appeal to the target audienceMonitor show quality and pacing, making adjustments as neededEnsure compliance with FCC and company broadcasting standards.Assist with contests, giveaways, and promotions tied to the show.Assist with preparing guest bios, background information, and segment notes ahead of interviews.Monitor listener calls, texts, and social media to identify strong on-air opportunities.

Social & Digital Media Management

Capture high-quality photos during and after interviews for promotional use.Assist in creating and managing social media content that aligns with the brand strategy.Manage Katie’s YouTube channel, overseeing content uploads, scheduling, and audience engagement to drive sustained growth.Oversees content population in Katie’s website, and writes Katie’s weekly newslettersAssist with coordinating content extensions (podcasts, social, web).

Travel & On-Site Event Coverage

Travel with Katie to major industry events such as the CMA Awards, ACM Awards, festivals, and other key music industry gatherings.Assist in producing on-site content, including interviews, social media updates, and behind-the-scenes coverage.

Studio & Scheduling Coordination

Assist with managing the studio calendar, coordinating access for visiting Audacy shows and affiliates.Assist with supervising studio operations, recording sessions, and remote broadcastsEnsure all technical elements (sound effects, music beds, call-ins, are ready and executed smoothly.Help book guests and coordinate scheduling with publicists, managers, and record labels.Arrange call times, studio / remote logistics, and prep materials for hosts.Greet and manage guests on-site or virtually.Keep the studio clean, organized, and stocked to maintain a professional environment.Help with general production and operational tasksAssists with general maintenance and oversight of all technical operations in the Nashville studio

Content Archiving & Distribution

Assist in logging and distributing content for Katie Neal and other Nashville-based initiatives into a content hub for future use and reference.Edit and produce audio clips, promos, and replay segments for use on-air and online.Distribute appropriate content to other nationally syndicated on-air personalitiesDistribute daily show recaps to the local markets with produced social pieces, and pieces that the local markets can put their branding onManages affiliate distribution and Audacy distribution of Katie’s showOversee daily editing and production of Katie’s show

Event & Partnership Management

Oversee audio / visual operations and technical needs for the Nashville studio.Assist in planning and executing Nashville-based events, including Totally Private, Leadership Meetings, CMA Fest, CMA Awards, and future initiatives.Support Hard Rock partnerships

Qualifications

More About You :

Education / Work experience :

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience, is required.
• 1–2 years of experience with audio editing software and operating audio boards is preferred.

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Preferred Qualifications :

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Important Notes :

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About Us

Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at , , , and .

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex / gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.