COMPLETE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
| Working
Title: |
Board Operator/Announcer-LTE |
| Unit:
|
Wisconsin
Public Radio (WPR),
University of Wisconsin-Extension |
| Appointment:
|
Limited Term Employee |
| Location:
|
Madison,
Wisconsin |
| Availability:
|
Immediate/Open until filled |
POSITION
SUMMARY
We are looking for a weekday evening announcer for On Point, which airs from 6:00 p.m.until 8:00 p.m. on the Ideas Network of Wisconsin Public Radio. Serve as on-air announcer, broadcasting live breaks including weather, forward promotion, and underwriting spots. Prepare automation voice tracks for evening and weekend programming. Produce and e-mail Ideas Network program notes and voice mail.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
- Present live inserts during Ideas Network programming. Prepare information for on-air presentation including weather, forward promotion and scheduled underwriting announcements.
- Monitor Ideas Network programming for audio quality and ensure correct operation of program elements.
- Monitor various sources to watch for severe weather and broadcast warnings on-air as needed.
- Prepare automation voice tracks for evening and/or weekend programming.
- Produce and e-mail Ideas Network program notes and voice mail.
- Participate in promotional appearances and on-air fund raisers.
- Serve as board operator and announcer for NPR news and election specials as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
A successful candidate should have on-air and board operation experience. This position is based in Madison on the UW campus.
Approximate Weekday Evening Hours:
5:45 p.m. until 8:15 p.m., Monday-Friday
COMPENSATION: $10 per hour
HOW
TO APPLY:
Please send a detailed resume, an audio sample of your on-air work, and a narrative describing how your qualifications match this job to:
Sheryl Gasser
Talk Director, Wisconsin Public Radio
821 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706
sheryl.gasser@wpr.org
The successful candidate will be required to provide documentation
of credentials. Prior to appointment to this position, a criminal
records review will be conducted. UWEX complies with the Wisconsin
Fair Employment Act with regard to nondiscrimination on the basis
of arrest and/or conviction record.
An EEO/Affirmative
Action employer, the University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal
opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and
ADA requirements. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities
are strongly encouraged to apply.
