Radio/TV Announcer

AZPM, the award-winning NPR/PBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona, has an opening for a Full Time Radio/TV Announcer on its news, classical, and jazz radio stations KUAZ and KUAT-FM. The successful candidate will host syndicated and local news and information programming and/or music programming during an assigned shift, in addition to voice tracking, writing copy and assisting with recording and editing audio, with occasional other duties as assigned. If selected, you would join a dedicated team committed to bringing quality programming with integrity to Southern Arizona.

The successful candidate will be able to work flexible hours, including early morning and evening.

AZPM is an editorially independent, nonprofit service of the University of Arizona and is funded through the generous support of annual and sustaining members, the business community (through program underwriting), fee-for-service production activities, and direct and in-kind support from the University of Arizona. Regardless of job capacity, each employee is obligated to present a professional and helpful image to those with whom they come in contact, both within and outside the organization.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Radio Host / Live announcer during on-air shift on both NPR, KUAZ, and Classical KUAT.
• Operate broadcast control room equipment including microphones, sound mixers, audio recorders/reproducers, audio editing software, and monitors.
• Speak or read from scripted materials including station identification, traffic, weather, support credits and / or artist and title of performance on radio, television, streaming, podcast and other media.
• Cue and start recorded materials; maintain proper volume levels and monitor off-air transmissions to ascertain quality of sound reproduction.
• Exercise editorial judgment in presenting accurate, timely, and ethical content consistent with NPR and AZPM standards.
• Research, develop, write, and produce content for broadcast including promotional materials and scripted materials for both live and delayed broadcast.
• Introduce and announce various acquired programs and provide additional comments and information to the listening audience.
• May occasionally serve as a substitute host during another announcer's regularly scheduled air shift.
• Monitor EAS equipment and respond to announcements and events as prescribed in Emergency Alert System requirements.
• Review program log for assigned program periods and secure appropriate recordings and written materials for public informational announcements, promotional announcements, funding acknowledgments, and other programmatic material.
• Maintain awareness of and monitor transmitter performance parameters.
• Coordinate daily programming flow during assigned shift to ensure seamless transitions, audience engagement, and compliance with FCC and AZPM editorial standards.
• Record and edit content for audio broadcast and website.
• Research and prepare interview questions and conduct interviews.
• Participate in on-air membership campaigns by requesting listeners to send contributions to support the radio station.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to student workers and junior announcers as needed.
• Represent the station occasionally at community and public events and may serve as master of ceremonies at events.
• Substitute as anchor for radio and television newscasts on as-needed basis.
• Perform other duties as related to broadcast operations and audience engagement as assigned within the scope of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of classical and jazz music.
• Knowledge of current local, national, and international events.
• Demonstrated oral and written communications skills and an understanding of public radio and radio broadcasting.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including good listening and interpersonal skills.
• Strong on-air presence compatible with public broadcasting conversational style delivery.
• Skill in operating electronic broadcasting control and production systems.
• Skill in speaking clearly, diction, and voice modulation.
• Skill in pronouncing foreign names and places and non-English language words.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and in tight deadline situations.
• Performs well in ad lib speaking situations such as live interviews, on-air fundraising shifts, and public event appearances.
• Knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics, and standards.
• Understanding of cross-platform (digital, audio) content production techniques, and workflows.
• Ability to function as a team-player and availability to train and mentor students and junior staff.
• Ability to meet hourly and daily deadlines.
• Adhere to AZPM's Code of Editorial Ethics and Practices and AZPM's Editorial Standards.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Bilingual in a second language.
• Experience working with classical and jazz music styles.
• On-air reporter/anchor/host experience.
• Experience with audio editing systems (e.g. Adobe Audition, Hindenberg, Audacity).
• Experience producing high-quality written content in both long- and short-form formats.
• Experience with Federal Communications Commission regulations and rules governing broadcast operations of radio stations.

Please submit a link to your Aircheck / Audio Recording in the "Additional Document" section of the application.