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Position: Fill-in On-Air Host/Board Operator

Supervisor: Content Director
Employee Status: Part-time and on-call, non-exempt
Compensation: $23-$34/hr depending on experience

KVPR is looking for candidates to serve as fill-in announcer/board operators, broadcasting timely news and information to listeners throughout the San Joaquin Valley and Sierra Foothills.

The on-call position includes live hosting during local presentations of NPR’s flagship news programs, Morning Edition & All Things Considered, and producing recorded content for other times of day. Additionally, the fill-in host may assist with other program-related administrative duties. Fill-in On-Air Host/Board Operators work on-site at KVPR’s broadcast center in Clovis.

You may be asked to work holidays, early mornings, weekends, or weeknights as late as 6:30 p.m. Typical shifts are 4 hours long. Depending on scheduling availability, KVPR seeks to establish at least one regular on-air shift per week for the hire(s). You will work 4-8 hours in a typical week, with the opportunity to work more during our quarterly on-air fundraising campaigns, or when covering for other announcing staff on vacation or leave.

Responsibilities:

Operate broadcast console and make seamless transitions between national and local content
Produce, plan, and voice both live & recorded continuity, including feature intros, weather, and forward promotion
Deliver newscasts in coordination with KVPR’s news department
Provide consistent on-air delivery, in line with NPR and station standards
Execute station promotional strategies and priorities as outlined in broadcast log
Monitor messaging systems for program updates and breaking news; inform appropriate staff of critical updates or issues
Ensure technical operation of KVPR during the shift, including automated playback and transmission systems
Serve as an occasional board op during breaking news coverage and other special programming
Participate in on-air fundraising and station events
Other production tasks as assigned

Required skills:

Personable on-air delivery
Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations
Basic audio editing/production skills
Willingness to operate broadcast console
Interest in news and current events

Preferred skills and experience:

Journalism experience
Experience working in a live broadcast environment, such as radio, TV or event production
Proficiency with ENCO DAD, or similar broadcast automation software

Don't have all of the qualifications? If you have some of the skills above and are excited about the position, we invite you to apply. KVPR can provide training for skills specific to this position.

To apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to KVPR Content Director Alex Burke at aburke@kvpr.org.

KVPR will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified individuals with a disability as defined by law. Should you require assistance due to a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for your application process, please send an email to aburke@kvpr.org or call 559-862-2704.

Equal Opportunity Employer

White Ash Broadcasting, Inc. is committed to a policy and practice of promoting equal employment opportunity, in accordance with state and federal law, without regard to race, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, handicap, marital status, medical condition, AIDS/HIV, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking or any other classes that may be defined by federal law, state law, or local ordinance. KVPR prohibits discrimination or harassment based on these classifications and conducts a continuing program to exclude all unlawful forms of prejudice and discrimination in our personnel policies, practices, and working conditions.