On Call Announcer-1

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

4d•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 shifts 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.