Production Assistant

All Classical Public Media • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

All Classical Radio seeks a creative, self-motivated Production Assistant to support its children’s network, International Children’s Arts Network (ICAN), and its main broadcast channel. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week position devotes approximately 75% of its time to ICAN and 25% to All Classical Radio. The role combines producing, scheduling, administration, and marketing, and supports community engagement, operational efficiency, and content and programming across both networks. The Production Assistant contributes to radio programs, improves systems, strengthens community relationships, and provides production assistance to Program Directors and on-air hosts. The position is in person at the office; occasional work from home may be approved. Some early morning, evening, and weekend hours may be required.

The role is union-represented. Starting pay is $28.00 per hour under the collective bargaining agreement between All Classical Radio and IBEW Local 48. The agreement specifies a 3% wage increase effective July 1, 2027, and another 3% increase effective July 1, 2028.

Requirements

• Experience as a producer, interviewer, or host, preferably in public media.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under deadline pressure.
• Knowledge of an audio editing suite and a history of previous 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 effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and proactively solve problems.
• 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 frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk or move around the office and work environment; communicate effectively; stand or sit in one location for extended periods; reach with hands and arms; and perform fine motor tasks and operate equipment.

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 or art is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deepen engagement with partners, educators, and young people by gathering feedback, overseeing recording sessions, conducting interviews, and training youth in radio production.
• Coordinate schedules for ICAN talent and help recruit new youth participants.
• Schedule automated radio programming in ENCO software, create new sections of program cuts, and set them up in rotating sections to streamline non-music programming.
• Engineer and oversee recording sessions; cut, edit, and produce audio features.
• Support new content development, schedule programs, and expand the diverse music library for All Classical Radio and ICAN.
• Provide technical and production support for ICAN’s flagship programs, including ICAN Compose.
• Write web stories and social media content for ICAN and occasionally All Classical Radio.
• Research story ideas, 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, such as 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.

What This Job Offers

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