Posted Job Title:

Radio Production Assistant

Responsibilities include radio hosting, producing local features, and coordinating interviews. Responsible for local radio content and ensuring the technical operations of a 24/7 radio station are maintained. This is a 12-month, full-time position with university benefits. The job requires strong communication skills, editorial judgment, and a passion for public radio’s mission to inform, entertain, and connect.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position has many responsibilities. Duties include, but are not limited to:

·        Create and produce Public Service Announcements, Promos, and other content. Transfer information into traffic logs.

·        Responsible for writing, editing, voicing, and producing audio content for on-air fundraising, underwriting announcements, and promotional campaigns. Participate in on-air and fundraising activities and productions, which occur periodically throughout the year.

·        Oversee the production of local programs or projects as assigned.

·        Conduct interviews with community members and event organizers.

·        Responsible for completing daily radio traffic logs.

·        Assist with Allegiance traffic and billing software.  

·        Every three months, complete the required FCC Quarterly Program Topic Reports

·        Assists in overseeing and coordinating the continuous, multifaceted day-to-day operations of radio operations, ensuring compliance with FCC standards, and relevant federal and state laws and regulations.

·        Assist with managing the KCCU website, editing, and curating stories.

·        Must cross-train within the team. Other duties assigned by the Director of Broadcasting or designee.

Minimum Qualifications:

·        Ability to effectively problem-solve and multitask multiple projects at once.

·        Interpersonal skills suitable for interactions with managers, staff, clients, and listeners.

·        Knowledge of digital audio workstations (Adobe Audition) and audio production and editing.

·        Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

·        A positive and energetic style, with high integrity, strong work ethic, and ownership of outcomes

·        Be organized and able to create systems to accomplish an excellent on-air sound.

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in radio or communication-related fields.

·        Two years of experience in radio with an emphasis on operations.

·        Experience with network audio consoles.

·        Experience in FCC broadcast regulations and identifications, as well as on-air requirements.

APPLYING:
Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to the position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

Hiring timeline:

We will start reviewing candidates on January 5, with interviews for the role shortly thereafter. Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

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Salary Range: $40,000