Production Assistant

All Classical Public Media Inc • Portland, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

All Classical Radio seeks a creative, self-motivated Production Assistant to support its International Children’s Arts Network (ICAN) and main broadcast channel. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role, with approximately 75% of the time devoted to ICAN and 25% to All Classical Radio. The position combines producing, scheduling, administration, and marketing, and supports community engagement, operational efficiency, content and programming, and the work of Program Directors and on-air hosts.

The Production Assistant will contribute to radio programs, improve systems, strengthen community relationships, and provide production assistance. The position calls for outstanding storytelling and customer service skills, creativity, integrity, energy, strong organization, and the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

This is an in-person, in-office position in Portland, Oregon. Occasional work from home may be approved. Some early morning, evening, and weekend hours may be required. It is a union-represented position with a starting wage of $28.00 per hour, set by the collective bargaining agreement between All Classical Radio and IBEW Local 48.

Requirements

• Experience as a producer, interviewer, or host, preferably in public media.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively under deadline pressure.
• Knowledge of an audio editing suite and a history of audio production work.
• Social media and/or web development experience.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly and accurately, with extremely high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage time and deadlines, adapt to shifting priorities, and proactively solve problems, independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Confidence conveying All Classical Radio’s and ICAN’s mission and values and representing the station professionally and authentically.
• Ability to meet the job’s physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; walking or moving around the workplace; communicating effectively; standing or sitting for extended periods; reaching; and performing fine motor tasks and operating equipment.
• Availability for an in-person, in-office position and some early morning, evening, and weekend hours.

Nice To Haves

• College degree.
• Knowledge of or experience with audio software and marketing tools or practices, such as Adobe Audition, WordPress, Constant Contact or another email management system, Adobe Creative Cloud tools, Canva, video or photography capture and editing, and social media platforms.
• Interest in and commitment to the core values of public service media.
• Familiarity with ENCO and Music Master.
• Event planning experience.
• Knowledge of, love of, and excitement for classical music and the arts; a background in music and art is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage partners, educators, and youth by gathering feedback, overseeing recording sessions, conducting interviews, and training young people in radio production.
• Coordinate schedules for ICAN talent and help recruit new youth participants.
• Schedule automated radio programming in ENCO, including creating and configuring rotating sections of program cuts to streamline non-music programming.
• Engineer and oversee recording sessions; cut, edit, and produce audio features.
• Support content development, schedule programs, and expand the diverse music library for All Classical Radio and ICAN.
• Provide technical and production support for ICAN flagship programs, including ICAN Compose.
• Write web stories and social media content for ICAN and occasionally for All Classical Radio.
• Research story ideas and identify local organizations for potential partnership or sponsorship opportunities, and lead participation in those partnerships.
• Represent ICAN and All Classical Radio at internal and community events, including concerts and job fairs.
• Collaborate with All Classical Radio’s engineering and radio traffic teams.
• Perform data entry, audio editing, music entry, and other tasks requested by Program Directors and hosts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible spouses or domestic partners and dependents.
• 2% employer match on 401(k) contributions.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 29 days of paid time off in the first year.
• Starting wage of $28.00 per hour, with a 3% wage increase effective July 1, 2027, and an additional 3% increase effective July 1, 2028, as established by the collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

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