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Offer: Radio Host and Producer:WFYI

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Radio Host and Producer

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POSITION PURPOSE
The Radio Host and Producer position is the trusted voice for WFYI and WBAA, sharing community connections to national, statewide and local stories reaching more than 150,000 listeners in communities across Indiana.
This high-profile on-air position contributes significantly to the overall sound, style, and personality of WFYI by contributing on-air, online, and at community events.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable hosting live broadcast breaks, have strong writing and audio editing expertise, practice running a radio board, practice working with automation systems, and the capability to distribute content to digital platforms. This vital position requires an practiced broadcast host, audio editor, and producer who can handle various shifts and is versatile enough to take on multiple responsibilities such as live or fill-in hosting, voice tracking, and audio production. While some tasks will be weekly, others will be assigned as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To be prosperous in this function, an individual must be able to execute in a satisfactory manner the essential functions and responsibilities listed below. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to execute these functions.
On-Air
   » Dedicated to presenting the audience with a seamless and compelling listener practice
   » Host live presentation and pre-recorded breaks
   » Write and edit on air copy, intros, promos, and scripts
   » Create day sheet with everyday topical/ live read promos and assists with topical show promos and production
   » Run the digital radio board, playback/automation system, and general broadcast equipment and software required to execute a well-produced program
   » Exercise independent judgment to ensure timely service during breaking news and major events
Off-Air
   » Support digital audio needs for local radio/audio productions, podcasts, and promotion
   » Utilize WFYI's online and social media platforms to share and connect content with audiences, ensuring adherence to journalistic codes of conduct
   » Contribute to infrequent on-call weekend needs and breaking news coverage
   » Participate in fundraising on all WFYI platforms
   » Represent our organization at public events
   » Contribute to original audio content projects as needed
   » Value, contribute to and sustain WFYI's commitment to representing the rich diversity that is our community and amplifying the stories that represent the practices of all.
EDUCATION AND/OR practice
to execute this job prosperously, an individual must have the following education and/or practice unless otherwise noted below.
Required:
   » 2+ years of weekly on-air radio hosting, reporting, or news anchoring practice
   » Familiarity with public radio news and cultural programming standards and values
   » Knowledge of public media
Preferred:
   » Previous public radio hosting practice preferred
   » Bachelor's Degree preferred
   » Public speaking, presentation and emcee expertise
   » Broadcast and digital fundraising expertise
KNOWLEDGE, expertise, AND ABILITIES
Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, expertise, and/or abilities required to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to execute these functions.
Required:
   » Demonstrated high quality radio hosting expertise
   » Engaging, energetic and conversational on-air presence
   » Broadcast writing and communication expertise
   » capability to conduct 2-way interviews on air and at organization events
   » Skilled broadcast board operator with technical proficiency and troubleshooting capabilities
   » Proficient in audio editing, Adobe Audition preferred
   » Working knowledge of automation systems, Wide Orbit preferred
   » Professional and punctual, always meets deadlines and is respectful of colleagues
   » capability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under time constraints
   » Strong knowledge of journalistic standards, practices, and ethics
   » Live in studio work is required at WFYI
   » Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication expertise
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to prosperously perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to execute these functions.
   » capability to interact with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence
   » capability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones
   » capability to execute focused work with close attention to detail
   » capability to sit for extended periods of time and to move intermittently all over the workday

Organization: 
WFYI

Job Job location: 
Indianapolis, IN United States

Job Job Category: 
Production/Programming

Deadline: 
Thursday, October 31, 2024

Employment Type: 
Full time

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Website: 
www.wfyi.org

Email address: 
E-Mail: hrrecruiting@wfyi.org

Job Field: 
Radio

 

 

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Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Address: Indianapolis
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 10/01/2024 / Viewed 2 times
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Company: WFYI
Contact Email: hrrecruiting@wfyi.org


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