Radio Fine Arts Specialist

Want to put your skills to use making a difference in your community and work in a stimulating creative environment Alabama Public Television is seeking a full-time Radio Fine Arts Specialist for our public radio station WLRH 89.3 FM/HD in Huntsville AL. The Radio Fine Arts Specialist will work collaboratively with the Director of Radio and program managers to create on-air and digital content that supports WLRHs service mission to inform inspire and connect the Tennessee Valley.

The ideal candidate needs an intimate knowledge of WLRH programming and a general knowledge of listeners in WLRHs service area of Madison Morgan Limestone and Marshall counties or a willingness to learn.

What Youll Do

• Create produce and host compelling content for on-air broadcast streaming and digital platforms including features interviews and long-form storytelling.
• Identify develop and maintain relationships with local artists musicians organizations and business government and cultural leaders and influencers across North Alabama.
• Produce regular arts entertainment news or community interest segments for WLRHs local shows including morning and afternoon programming.
• Present programming aligned with WLRHs format including music and spoken-word formats.
• Write and deliver engaging on-air breaks that provide context storytelling and audience connection.
• Capture and edit audio in the field including live events performances and community storytelling opportunities.
• Collaborate with the programming team to integrate arts coverage into broader station content including news community features and special programming.
• Contribute to the stations digital presence by creating web articles social media content and multimedia storytelling that extends on-air content.
• Assist in executing live broadcasts station events and community partnerships.
• Help develop new recurring features series and podcasts that elevate local voices and expand WLRHs reach.
• Engage with listeners through on-air interaction social media and community events to build audience connection and loyalty.
• Maintain a consistent production schedule and meet deadlines for both broadcast and digital content.
• Support fundraising efforts including on-air fund drives and arts-related sponsorship content in alignment with public media guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in journalism communications public relations radio/tv/film digital media music (performance history or theory) art history fine arts English/creative writing or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in the production or presentation of arts and culture-focused content in radio podcasting audio storytelling digital media or other related content-creation platforms.

NOTE: Qualifying experience beyond the minimum will be allowed to substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Some night and weekend work may be required.

Preferred Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with clear effective written and verbal communication
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools
• Experience managing and creating content for social media platforms
• Working knowledge of OpX Adobe Audition Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Office Google Workspace and Canva
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

Benefits

• Health Dental Vision Cancer FSA insurance options for employees and eligible dependents
• Pension plan
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Thirteen paid holidays
• PSLF Qualifying Employer

How To Apply

This is a State of Alabama Merit System position. To be considered for this position you must be on the employment register for the Radio Fine Arts Specialist classification Class Code: 30677.

Use the following link to apply directly online: Apply Here

You may also download a blank application at . Submit your completed application by mail fax or email:

The State of Alabama Personnel Department

64 North Union Street Suite 300

Montgomery AL 36130

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DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 29 2026

Alabama Public Television is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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