BASIC
FUNCTION:
Responsible for main control board
operation of Northwest Public Radio’s broadcast stations during assigned shifts
and will serve as local host of Weekend Edition. Responsible for producing
pre-recorded elements, such as underwriting announcements and station
promotional and fundraising spots as assigned.
REPORTS
TO:
Program Director
SUPERVISES:
No supervisory duties required.
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
35% E Local host for Weekend Edition and other weekend programs,
including making live local announcements during programming. Closely monitors
radio transmitters, audio signal, and quality. Initiates established corrective
procedures when malfunction occurs. Turns transmitters on and off as shift
responsibility or engineering maintenance requires. Maintains written logs and
operations reports in accordance with station and federal procedures and
policies.
30% E Produces pre-recorded announcements, including station underwriting,
promotional, and fundraising announcements. Operates all studio equipment and
automation interfaces. Monitors NPR-DACS and Emergency Alert System for urgent
news and network programming elements.
20% E Fill-in announcer for other shifts as assigned.
5% E Producing content for Northwest Public Radio web site as assigned.
5% E Participates in on-air fund drives by delivering ad lib solicitations.
5% Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Demonstrated
experience as an on-air host and in audio production.
Demonstrated interpersonal, written and oral communication
skills.
Skills in organizing and expressing ideas in oral and written
communications.
Must be able to effectively operate multi-station radio
network board and monitor remote transmitters with a minimum of errors.
Experience in Windows operating system is desirable.
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience successfully advocating for
diversity and the values diversity.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including
customers/clients. Ability to use
mental skills to recall, analyze, organize information and make complex
decisions. Must be organized with strong writing, editing and production
skills. Must have on-air presence
compatible with NWPR sound.
WORK
CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Extended work at master control board,
telephone and computer required. Some travel to Northwest Public Radio
community outreach events may be required, using university motor pool
vehicles. Must have valid driver’s
license.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s degree; two years full-time professional radio broadcast
experience, including “air” board operation; and a valid driver’s license.
Experience in radio on-air broadcasting may be substituted on a
year-for-year basis for education and professional radio experience.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in
public radio, competence in using Windows computer operating systems, digital
production experience, and demonstrated excellent written and interpersonal
communication skills.