Part-Time Fill-In Host

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Group•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

While this is a part-time position, this is not an entry-level position as the Host will be filling in during some of WESA's marquee programming. Applicants must provide a resume as well as demonstration audio recording(s) of applicant's past on-air work. Note that the Host must have a flexible schedule to be able to fill in periodically during the timeframes specified below. The part-time pay rate for this position is $20.60 per hour. The Host will fill-in as needed as WESA's host and board operator during Morning Edition (which airs 6-10a weekdays), during weekday afternoons (2-6:30p weekdays), and/or on Saturdays and Sundays (8a-noon). There is a regular host for these time periods, and the fill-in Host will be asked to serve as substitute when the regular host is unavailable. The Host will make sure that network shows as well as station pre-recorded content air as scheduled and will make, plan, and deliver newscasts as well as other on-air announcements as needed.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Other duties as assigned.