On Call Announcer-1

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

KUOW has an outstanding opportunity for an On Call Announcer to join their team. Reporting to the Director of Audience, the On-Call Announcer is responsible for an assigned on-air shift. The position includes live announcing during assigned shift as well as recording breaks for overnight automation. This is a temporary, hourly on-call position with work on weekdays and weekends. Candidates must be able to work a varied schedule when required, including some early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience including audio production and announcing.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in live broadcasting environment, including taking direction from in-studio producer or network communications.
• Ability to work alone in broadcast studio outside of regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary announcer and board operator for assigned shift.
• Monitor system and KUOW communications and news wire to provide programming updates
• Produce, plan, write, edit and voice both live and automated break content during shift
• Prerecord announcing breaks for automated programming
• Assist with Public Radio Program Distribution system using broadcast software such as Content Depot, PRX Exchange, FTP, in conjunction with Zetta and NewsBoss.
• Attends and participates in department or organization meetings and trainings
• Provide production support for on-air fundraising drives, as assigned.
• Support internal station initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level