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Job Opportunity: Morning Edition News Host:WYPR

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Morning Edition News Host

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WYPR 88.1 FM is Baltimore's NPR radio station is seeking a Morning Edition News Host who will guide listeners through everyday news programming in ways that are listener-focused, engaging, personable, and timely. They will be good company, an engaging guide, and let listeners know what's happening each day in Baltimore and the world. The host delivers the highest public radio standards for presenting news, weather, traffic and produced content to a live audience. The host will also create periodic content for broadcast and digital (e.g., fundraising, web, production and participating in live on-air fundraising), and fill in on other shifts as needed.
The new hire is expected to reside in the Baltimore area upon starting - this is not a remote position. This position will host Morning Edition Monday through Friday. The schedule will be from 4:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Essential Job responsibilities:
   » Serve as on-air host and newscaster during assigned shifts adhering to all FCC regulations and WYPR standard operation procedures.
   » Engage the audience in a conversational, genuine, authentic manner.
   » Produces promotional and other content for WYPR.
   » Participates in special news and interview programs, on-air fundraising, and station events in the community.
   » Effectively operate the live studio audio board during all programming, including newscasts.
   » Able to follow national and local programming clocks and deliver engaging live continuity and accurate newscasts.
   » Assists and participates in live and recorded on-air fundraising.
   » Bring context to - breaking news stories, local and national press conferences that are aired live on WYPR.
   »capability to work; Mon - Fri 4:30 am - 11:00am
expertise and Competencies:
   » Identification with the mission and purpose of Baltimore Public Media.
   » At least 3 years on-air hosting and production practice in radio.
   » Meticulous sense of detail.
   » capability to manage multiple tasks.
   » Active communication and problem-solving expertise.
   » capability to work with a wide variety of staff and activities.
   » Working expertise of Baltimore Public Media programming and public media overall is preferred.
   » Observes work rules and practices covered during the orientation process and practices appropriate conduct as outlined in the Baltimore Public Media Handbook.
   » Access to a personal vehicle highly desired.
Core Competencies:
   »Change/Adaptcapability/Flexibility:Adapts to change in a fast moving, live news environment., is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles deadline pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
   »Communication:Communicates well both verbally and in writing, participates in regular feedback sessions, promptly shares information and ideas with others all over the organization as appropriate, has active listening expertise, can negotiate and persuade as needed.
   »Results Focus/Initiative:Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountcapability, sets high standards and takes responsibility, provides leadership abilities/motivation.
   »Collaboration:Working collaboratively with others to deal with problems, achieve common goals and positive results. Listens to others and values opinions. Is open with other team members and expresses disagreement constructively. Seeks opportunities to work on teams to develop practice and expertise.
Professionalism: Observes work rules and practices covered during the orientation process and practices appropriate conduct as outlined in the Baltimore Public Media Handbook.
WYPR offers a competitive income & benefits package.
Applications can also be mailed to Business Manager, WYPR, 2216 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. No phone calls, please.
Baltimore Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a diverse workforce that reflects Baltimore City and the surrounding Maryland counties enhances and informs our programming. We are pursuing candidates comprising a variety of educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds to support our everyday work life, contribute to the richness of our programming and make us better members of our community.
The Organization: WYPR is a long-standing, reliable source of news, captivating programming and community engagement in the greater Baltimore and Maryland region. The mission of Baltimore Public Mediais to inform, connect and even challenge the listeners we serve in the metropolitan Baltimore area and the State of Maryland by broadcasting programs of intellectual integrity and cultural merit to provide an unbiased perspective of the events of today and to enrich the minds and spirits of ouraudience.

Organization: 
WYPR

Job Job location: 
Baltimore, MD United States

Job Job Category: 
Announcer/Host

Employment Type: 
Full time

Hours Per Week: 
40.00

Send Application Materials To: 

https://wyprhr.bamboohr.com/careers/58?source=aWQ9Mjg%3D

Job Field: 
Radio

 

 

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Job Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Address: Baltimore
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Post Date: 06/28/2024 / Viewed 4 times
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