All Things Considered Host

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Group•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

90.5 WESA is seeking the next Host of All Things Considered, a crucial role for keeping the communities of western Pennsylvania informed. The Host will serve as the on-air host and board operator for NPR's afternoon drive-time show, All Things Considered, and will also handle additional hosting breaks for preceding programs. This role involves collaborating with the news and broadcasting departments to shape the show's editorial content and sound. When not hosting, the Host will create content for broadcast and the WESA website, as proposed and approved by leadership, or as assigned. This is a full-time exempt position reporting to the Vice President, Broadcasting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a journalism-related field or equivalent experience/training.
2-3 years of experience as an on-air host of a news magazine.
2-3 years of broadcast journalism experience.
Ability and willingness to work occasional later evenings and weekends, with some long days required at times.
Honesty and integrity in all dealings.
Enthusiasm for the missions of PCBC and its stations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania.
Knowledge of FCC guidelines and requirements.

Responsibilities

Host live and prerecorded breaks during the afternoon show, creating a compelling listener experience.
Provide updates and context to daily news through newscasts, interviews, reported stories, and digital/social posts.
Prepare and deliver news, gathering and rewriting material to fit time slots.
Collaborate with editors and reporters to cover local news during the afternoon show.
Meet all regular and recurring deadlines.
Write and edit on-air copy, ensuring content meets standards for accuracy, context, fairness, and style.
Potentially serve as an editor, collaborating with newsroom leaders on audio and text stories.
Participate in the on-call editing rotation, sometimes during off-hours and weekends.
Use social media to break news, engage audiences, and expand source base.
Build trustworthy relationships with contacts and sources.
Make public appearances to enhance WESA's brand.
Participate in on-air and online fundraising.
Perform other duties as assigned.