On Call Announcer-1

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Audience the On-Call Announcer is responsible for an assigned on-air shift. The position includes live announcing during assigned shift as well as recording breaks for overnight automation.

This is a temporary hourly on-call position with work on weekdays and weekends. Candidates must be able to work a varied schedule when required including some early mornings evenings and weekends.

Announcing (85%)

• Serve as primary announcer and board operator for assigned shift.
• Monitor system and KUOW communications and news wire to provide programming updates
• Produce plan write edit and voice both live and automated break content during shift
• Prerecord announcing breaks for automated programming

Audio Distribution (10%)

• Assist with Public Radio Program Distribution system using broadcast software such as Content Depot PRX Exchange FTP in conjunction with Zetta and NewsBoss.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Attends and participates in department or organization meetings and trainings
• Provide production support for on-air fundraising drives as assigned.
• Support internal station initiatives.

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

• Bachelors degree and one year of professional experience including audio production and announcing.

• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

• Ability to work inlivebroadcasting environment including takingdirectionfromin-studioproduceror network communications.
• Ability to work alone inbroadcaststudio outside of regular business hours.

• Duties will require weekend work and working outside of regular business hours on weekdays.
• Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions.
• Ability to work alone without supervision during weekends early mornings and evenings.

KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio

KUOW is Seattles NPR news station. We are an independent nonprofit news organization producing award-winning journalism podcasts and events in service to the 3.9 million people in our coverage area. As a self-sustaining service of the University of Washington our mission is to create and serve a more informed public with a vision to broaden conversations and deepen understanding

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.