Ideastream Public Media Classical and Jazz Music Host Fellowships

Ideastream Public Media • Cleveland, OH

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ideastream Public Media seeks a Classical Music Host Fellow and a Jazz Music Host Fellow to learn the fundamentals of producing and presenting high-quality, relevant, competitive audio content for radio and digital platforms. The fellowships are designed to provide hands-on host experience, including delivering classical or jazz music and building relationships with staff.

Over the yearlong fellowship, fellows will learn voice-tracking for program announcing, image liners, and promotions; operate equipment used for on-air broadcasts; and develop audio-editing skills. They will also have opportunities to research and write scripts for radio commentary, produce locally originated and network materials, contribute to station social media and website content, and become familiar with FCC broadcast regulations. Each fellowship pays $44,000 for the yearlong assignment, with an opportunity for a one-year extension.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of classical music for the Classical Music Host Fellowship or jazz music for the Jazz Music Host Fellowship.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; equivalent experience in related fields and education will be considered.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to produce and present audio content for radio and digital platforms.
• Deliver classical or jazz music and build relationships with staff.
• Perform voice-tracking for program announcing, image liners, and promotions.
• Operate equipment used for on-air broadcasts.
• Develop audio-editing skills.
• Research and write scripts for radio commentary.
• Handle production of locally originated and network materials.
• Contribute to the station’s social media and website content.
• Become familiar with FCC broadcast regulations.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• 403(b) plan with an employer match.
• Hybrid work schedules.
• Paid time off.
• Parking subsidy.
• Lunch delivery service subsidy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed