Job Description

Music & Community Radio Producer/Host

Northwest Public Broadcasting
Wenatchee , WA

Application Deadline: Monday, Nov 25, 2024

Description

The Opportunity:
Northwest Public Broadcasting’s (NWPB) Music & Community Radio Producer/Host will oversee and curate the programming for NWPB’s jazz service that includes KOHO 101.1FM in Wenatchee and KJEM 89.7FM in Pullman. As the Music & Community Radio Producer/Host, you will assist with local content creation to serve the North Central Washington community. Working closely with station management, producers, and other staff members, you will develop and execute high-quality music programming that will engage and educate the station’s audience. You will also serve as the public face of the jazz service by hosting on-air broadcasts; researching, coordinating and conducting interviews; and creating a captivating and informative listening experience for jazz enthusiasts.

This position is located in Wenatchee, WA.

Required Qualifications:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional radio experience which has included classical music experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Any genre of music experience will suffice for the 3 years of progressively responsible professional radio experience.
• Two (2) years of program directing experience that includes a combination of one (1) year of professional radio on-air host experience and experience in cataloging, record-keeping, and/or database management.
• Demonstrated excellence in written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Authentic, conversational broadcast voice and ability to work with direction and coaching.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of broadcast production and equipment.
• Audio production skills.
• Experience with digital and automation systems, database management, on-air interviewing.
• Programming and music broadcasting, strong knowledge of jazz and other forms of music.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the public radio field.
• Experience with digital production, broadcasting, website and social media platforms.

Monthly Salary:
$5,139.79 to $6,506.06 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the salary listed reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation.

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

Required Documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• 30-60 second recording introducing one of your favorite pieces of music to a radio audience

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].

Notice of Non-Discrimination

WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU’s policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.

For additional information about this position, please contact:

https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Music---Community-Radio-Producer-Host_R-12668

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