Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE The WFYI Host is a trusted voice for WFYI and WBAA sharing local connections to national stories and guiding the more than 150,000 listeners in communities across Indiana to be informed, inspired, and included as they listen throughout their day.
This is a fill-in in on-air position that presents within the sound, style, and personality of public radio.
The successful candidate will be comfortable hosting live and pre-recorded broadcast breaks, possess writing and audio editing skills, have experience running a radio board and working with automation systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the essential functions and responsibilities listed below. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. On-Air - Host live presentation and pre-recorded breaks during radio programs while adhering to FCC regulations and station guidelines.
- Present the audience with a seamless and compelling listener experience
- Write and edit on air copy, intros, promos, and scripts
- Run the digital radio board, playback/automation system, and general broadcast equipment and software required to execute a well-produced program
Off-Air - Participate in fundraising on all WFYI platforms
- Value, contribute to and sustain WFYI's commitment to representing the rich diversity that is our community and amplifying the stories that represent the experiences of all.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience unless otherwise noted below. Required :
- 2+ years of weekly on-air radio hosting, reporting, or news anchoring experience
- Familiarity with public radio news and cultural programming standards and values
- Sample of on-air work must be submitted
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Required :
- Demonstrated quality radio hosting skills
- Engaging, energetic and conversational on-air presence
- Broadcast writing and communication skills
- Experienced broadcast board operator with technical proficiency, troubleshooting capabilities
- Proficient in audio editing, Adobe Audition preferred
- Working knowledge of automation systems, Audiovault or Wide Orbit preferred
- Professional and punctual, always meets deadlines and is respectful of colleagues
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under time constraints
- Understanding of journalistic standards, practices, and ethics
Preferred :
- Previous public radio hosting experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. - Ability to interact with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence
- Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones
- Ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday
- Good speaking and listening skills
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