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Employment

Job opportunities with White Ash Broadcasting, Inc

Position: Fill-in On-Air Host / Board Operator
Compensation: $20 - $28 / hour
Supervisor: Director of Radio
Employee Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt

KVPR seeks an on-air host to serve as a fill-in announcer for its flagship magazine shows, Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

Qualifications:
The ideal applicant will be detail oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative broadcasting environment. They should demonstrate good broadcasting techniques, exhibit ease of use with software and technology, and be familiar with the San Joaquin Valley’s geography.

Responsibilities:
The fill-in host will deliver weather, promote upcoming segments and shows, and deliver newscasts. The host should be able to adapt quickly in a fast-changing news environment. Additional tasks include tagging promos, updating daysheets, and producing recorded content for other times of day.

Tasks include:

  • Operate broadcast console and make seamless transitions between national and local content
  • Write and deliver local weather forecasts
  • Produce and deliver local newscasts with news items from the KVPR newsroom and partner sites
  • Voice live breaks, including delivering weather, promoting upcoming segments and station priorities
  • Provide consistent on-air delivery, in line with NPR and station standards
  • Monitor messaging systems for program updates and breaking news
  • Serve as an occasional board-op during breaking news coverage and other special programming
  • Conduct airchecks with the Director of Radio to enhance on-air presentation
  • Maintain daysheets
  • Conduct Emergency Alert System tests
  • Participate in on-air fundraising efforts and support station events and activities

Please note: This is not an all-encompassing statement of this position’s responsibilities. While it attempts to be comprehensive, new responsibilities may be assigned to this position at any time, as needed to drive to the vision, to fulfill the mission, and to abide by the values of this organization. 

Requirements:

  • Personable on-air delivery
  • Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations
  • Ability to read copy live, on-air accurately, with proper technique and presentation
  • Ability to operate and learn broadcast equipment, software and technology

Desired Qualifications:

  • Hosting experience in an NPR newsmagazine, or other clock-driven news format 
  • Proficiency with ENCO DAD, or similar broadcast automation software

Schedule:
This is an on-call position, with the possibility for a set number of hours per month.

The Fill-in On-Air Host/Board Operator will work on-site at the KVPR Broadcast Center at 2589 Alluvial Ave in Clovis. Employee should reside within 45 minutes of the Fresno/Clovis metro area.

Standard shifts are as follows: Morning Edition (5 a.m.-9 a.m.) and All Things Considered (2:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.).

To apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and aircheck (sample of voice/audio work) if available to jobs@kvpr.org.

EEO: 
White Ash Broadcasting, Inc. (WAB) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy and practice of providing 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, political activities or affiliation, genetic information, age, handicap, marital status, medical condition, AIDS/HIV, 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. WAB prohibits discrimination or harassment based on these classifications and conducts a continuing program to exclude all unlawful forms of harassment and discrimination in our personnel policies, practices, and working conditions. WAB 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 jobs@kvpr.org.