Job Information
Washington State University Music & Community Radio Producer/Host in Pullman, Washington
Music & Community Radio Producer/Host
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
November 25, 2024
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1138-YN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator
Business Title:
Music & Community Radio Producer/Host
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
Northwest Public Broadcasting's (NWPB) Music & Community Radio Producer/Host will oversee and curate the programming for NWPB's jazz service that includes KOHO 101.1FM in Wenatchee and KJEM 89.7FM in Pullman. As the Music & Community Radio Producer/Host, you will assist with local content creation to serve the North Central Washington community. Working closely with station management, producers, and other staff members, you will develop and execute high-quality music programming that will engage and educate the station's audience. You will also serve as the public face of the jazz service by hosting on-air broadcasts; researching, coordinating and conducting interviews; and creating a captivating and informative listening experience for jazz enthusiasts.
This position is located in Wenatchee, WA.
Required Qualifications:
• A relevant Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional radio experience which has included classical music experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Any genre of music experience will suffice for the 3 years of progressively responsible professional radio experience.
• Two (2) years of program directing experience that includes a combination of one (1) year of professional radio on-air host experience and experience in cataloging, record-keeping, and/or database management.
• Demonstrated excellence in written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Authentic, conversational broadcast voice and ability to work with direction and coaching.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of broadcast production and equipment.
• Audio production skills.
• Experience with digital and automation systems, database management, on-air interviewing.
• Programming and music broadcasting, strong knowledge of jazz and other forms of music.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/manuals/safety-policies-procedures-manual/sppm-7-10/#four_3 and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in the public radio field.
• Experience with digital production, broadcasting, website and social media platforms.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Department Name:
Northwest Public Broadcasting
City, State, Zip:
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Department Link:
http://murrow.wsu.edu/and http://www.nwpb.org/
Monthly Salary:
$5,139.79 to $6,506.06 | In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110 the abo