Full-time On-Air Announcer/Producer
WBGO/Newark Public Radio
Newark, NJ
Posted
May 22, 2017WBGO/NEWARK PUBLIC RADIO is the premiere Jazz broadcaster in the country, serving a NYC-metro terrestrial audience and a worldwide audience via WBGO.org. WBGO seeks to fill an upcoming vacancy in our roster of full-time announcers. The Announcer/Producer will serve a primary role as an on-air presenter of content, with additional duties including digital content creation/curation and station outreach.
Responsibilities Include:
- Production and hosting of live and pre-recorded program segments, including interviews
- Operation and monitoring of studio equipment for broadcasts
- Review, selection and preparation of library music and related information for broadcasts
- Accurate execution and notation of daily program log entries
- Accurate maintenance of on-air music playlist
- Digital content creation and curation, including digital audio production and web production
- Participation in station fundraising and outreach activities
- Audience engagement via social media
- Attendance of regularly scheduled staff meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and broadcasting experience, plus
- Five years experience hosting a music program for radio
- A demonstrated deep knowledge of jazz, blues and related music
- Experience operating audio and broadcasting equipment
- A demonstrated facility with computers, digital audio production and website content management
- A demonstrated facility with social media platforms and knowledge of social media best practices
Send resume, cover letter and samples of air work to Steve Williams, Director of Programming - WBGO/NEWARK PUBLIC RADIO – swilliams@wbgo.org