Production Assistant, KCCU

Posted Job Title

Radio Production Assistant

Responsibilities include radio hosting, producing local features, and coordinating interviews. Responsible for local radio content and ensuring the technical operations of a 24/7 radio station are maintained. This is a 12‑month, full‑time position with university benefits. The job requires strong communication skills, editorial judgment, and a passion for public radio’s mission to inform, entertain, and connect.

• Create and produce Public Service Announcements, Promos, and other content. Transfer information into traffic logs.
• Write, edit, voice, and produce audio content for on‑air fundraising, underwriting announcements, and promotional campaigns. Participate in on‑air and fundraising activities and productions throughout the year.
• Oversee the production of local programs or projects as assigned.
• Conduct interviews with community members and event organizers.
• Complete daily radio traffic logs.
• Assist with Allegiance traffic and billing software.
• Every three months, complete the required FCC Quarterly Program Topic Reports.
• Support day‑to‑day operations of radio operations, ensuring compliance with FCC standards and relevant federal and state laws and regulations.
• Assist with managing the KCCU website, editing, and curating stories.
• Cross‑train within the team. Other duties assigned by the Director of Broadcasting or designee.

• Ability to effectively problem‑solve and multitask multiple projects at once.
• Interpersonal skills suitable for interactions with managers, staff, clients, and listeners.
• Knowledge of digital audio workstations (Adobe Audition) and audio production and editing.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A positive and energetic style, with high integrity, strong work ethic, and ownership of outcomes.
• Organization and ability to create systems to accomplish an excellent on‑air sound.

• Bachelor’s degree in radio or communication‑related fields.
• Two years of experience in radio with an emphasis on operations.
• Experience with network audio consoles.
• Experience in FCC broadcast regulations and identifications, as well as on‑air requirements.

Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to the position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

We will start reviewing candidates on January 5, with interviews for the role shortly thereafter. Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability

$40,000