Weekend Announcer​/Board Operator

Radio Host For Weekend Edition

Jefferson Public Radio (JPR) is Southern Oregon University's (SOU) network of public radio stations. JPR extends the University's regional outreach and educational mission by facilitating lifelong learning, fostering the arts, strengthening civic engagement and promoting the University's academic programs. This position oversees JPR's weekend operations and serves as a local host of NPR's Weekend Edition, inserting local breaks into designated portions of the program.

The employee needs to feel comfortable working in a live radio environment, have a clear and engaging speaking voice, and be an effective problem solver using a wide array of computer systems and technology.

Minimum Requirements

• Clear and engaging speaking voice with the ability to read aloud from printed copy smoothly and with awareness of pacing
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under strict deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to use word processing and web browsing software and navigate the SOU campus computer networking environment

Preferred Requirements

• Previous radio and/or audio production experience
• Proficiency with audio editing and playback software, such as Adobe Audition
• Experience operating radio control board and other audio equipment (CD players, computer hard drive playback)

Essential Functions

Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

(50%) Duties Include

• Host Weekend Edition - forward promoting upcoming segments and inserting local weather forecasts into the program

(45%) Duties Include

• Record and produce promotional and programming announcements for later broadcast. This includes tagging promotional announcements provided by NPR and other public radio networks as well as pre-recording weather announcements.

(5%) Duties Include

• Monitor station operating parameters, problem-solve minor technical issues and quickly notify JPR staff about larger issues.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism to effectively handle a broad range of sensitive interpersonal situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the demonstrated ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, social media platforms, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Willingness to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization and multiple outside agencies.
• Working knowledge or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
• This position classification has been defined as non-exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• The person holding this position is considered a mandatory reporter under the Oregon Revised Statutes and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon Department of Human Services.