Part-Time Fill-In Host

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Group • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position that requires a flexible schedule to fill in periodically during specified timeframes. The Host will serve as a substitute when the regular host is unavailable for WESA's marquee programming, including Morning Edition (weekdays 6-10 am), weekday afternoons (2-6:30 pm), and weekend mornings (8 am-noon). The role involves ensuring network shows and station pre-recorded content air as scheduled, and making, planning, and delivering newscasts and other on-air announcements. While part-time, this is not an entry-level position, and applicants must provide a resume and demonstration audio recordings of past on-air work. The pay rate for this position is $20.60 per hour.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience as an on-air host.
• Ability and willingness to work weekdays or weekends as needed, including occasional Morning Edition shifts that require starting work around 4am and occasional afternoon shifts that run from 2 to 6:30p.
• Honesty and integrity in all dealings.
• Enthusiasm for the missions of PCBC and its stations.
• Provide a resume and demonstration audio recording(s) of applicant's past on-air work.
• Possess a conversational and confident on-air style.
• Ability to hit time posts, effectively forward promote content, and work with direction and coaching.
• Experience operating a variety of broadcast equipment and running an audio board during a live on-air shift.
• Ability to work in a live program environment that may require invention and improvisation under stress without prior preparation, maintaining accuracy, objectivity, and composure.
• Self-motivated team player, with the ability to work well in a solo environment.
• Sound and ethical judgment, with a commitment to objectivity, balance and fairness.
• Knowledge of FCC guidelines and requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Host live breaks during assigned hours, combining best practices in promotion and other elements to create a compelling listener experience.
• Oversee the broadcast of designated network programming, whether live or recorded, while integrating recorded station announcements (promos, IDs, and underwriting acknowledgements) as well as live host breaks.
• Advance the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals of the organization.
• Participate in on-air and online fundraising as needed.
• Make, plan, and deliver newscasts as well as other on-air announcements as needed.
• Ensure network shows as well as station pre-recorded content air as scheduled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed