Radio On-Air Host/Staff Announcer
Capital Public Radio
Corpus Christi, TX
Full-time
South Texas Public Broadcasting System, Inc.
KEDT- FM / TV Corpus Christi, Texas
Position / Title : Radio On-Air Host / Staff Announcer
Full Time EEO / AA
Job Summary : Radio Announcer / Host on shows such as Morning Edition, Local Classical Music, All Things Considered and weekend programing as scheduled by the Program Director.
KEDT’s format is a mix of NPR and local news, classical music and various Public Radio programs. The station has a strong focus on community engagement, local news and information
Responsibilities :
- Serve as assigned by Program Director as primary host of Morning Edition, All Things Considered / Classical Music or other On-Air radio shifts.
- Prepares local newscasts / assists with preparation of KEDT Midday Report / News series
- Fills in as substitute host on other programs, as needed. Agrees to be ON-CALL during overnight and weekend hours, when required.
- Assists with other radio station operations, such as setting the Automation, Poduction, On-Air Promos and Station Breaks.
- Assists in preparation and execution of On-Air Membership campaigns and other fundraising functions.
- Represents KEDT-FM and KEDT-TV at station involved community events.
- Assists Program Director in archiving and scheduling of programs.
- Research and development of newscasts and reports
- Assists in writing scripts for promos, and Underwriting announcements.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Program Director
- Work as required by General Manager to provide critical news and information before, during and following disasters and emergencies.
Qualifications :
- Minimum 1 year on-air broadcast experience, board operations and radio production.
- Minimum of a College Associates Degree
- Formal journalism training and experience preferred
- Working knowledge of foreign languages and pronunciations helpful, especially Spanish,
- Excellent communications and writing skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to complete a variety of tasks on-time
- Strong people skills and ability to interact with the public, volunteers and staff.
- Flexible to work different schedules as required and arrive on time.
- Working knowledge of computers and computer software.
- Working knowledge of Public Radio Programs, practices and procedures is a plus.
- Working knowledge of FCC requirements and regulations regarding Public Radio
- On-air fundraising experience and Knowledge of Classical Music is a plus.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening
14 days ago