Weekend Announcer/Board Operator

About the role

This position oversees JPR's weekend operations and serves as a local host of NPR's Weekend Edition, inserting local breaks into designated portions of the program.

Responsibilities

• Host Weekend Edition - forward promoting upcoming segments and inserting local weather forecasts into the program
• Record and produce promotional and programming announcements for later broadcast. This includes tagging promotional announcements provided by NPR and other public radio networks as well as pre-recording weather announcements.
• Monitor station operating parameters, problem-solve minor technical issues and quickly notify JPR staff about larger issues.

Requirements

• Clear and engaging speaking voice with the ability to read aloud from printed copy smoothly and with awareness of pacing
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under strict deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to use word processing and web browsing software and navigate the SOU campus computer networking environment

Qualifications

• Previous radio and/or audio production experience
• Proficiency with audio editing and playback software, such as Adobe Audition
• Experience operating radio control board and other audio equipment (CD players, computer hard drive playback)

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism to effectively handle a broad range of sensitive interpersonal situations
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the demonstrated ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds
• Willingness to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization and multiple outside agencies
• Working knowledge or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies, and procedures

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time

Special Conditions

• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development
• Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs
• May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check