Student Host​/Producer

Position: Student Host/Producer (Spring)

Pay Range: Targeted salary: $12.00 per hour, based on experience

Benefits Eligible: No

Work Schedule: Up to 25 hours of paid work time per week, primarily occurring weekdays either 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Days/shifts are flexible.

Travel: Not required

For Best Consideration Date: 05/01/2027

Position Introduction

KGOU public radio is looking for a Student Host/Producer to help us inform our diverse audience and produce engaging stories about the people who live here. KGOU has a strong tradition of local, state, and regional news coverage with an emphasis on compelling storytelling. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical, real-world announcing, reporting, and producing experience at the University of Oklahoma’s award-winning NPR member station.

KGOU seeks a talented and dedicated student with an insatiable curiosity, a keen ability to identify and communicate meaningful stories, a warm, conversational delivery and strong audio production skills. Responsibilities include writing and announcing news, audio production, posting stories for web, producing community events calendar announcements and other operational duties as needed.

Skills Include

• Proficiency with Associated Press (AP) writing style.
• Proficiency with audio or video editing and production software (Adobe Audition or comparable).
• Proficiency in on-air announcing, reporting or audio/video production.

Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Oklahoma. This position offers up to 25 hours of paid work time per week, primarily occurring weekdays either 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Days/shifts are flexible. This position is temporary, non-exempt with hourly rate of $12.00 per hour.

KGOU Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. KGOU’s broadcasts reach more than one million people in Oklahoma. We also deliver content on our news-forward website, social media, podcasts, mobile apps and smart speakers.

Required Education And Experience

Must be currently enrolled in the Spring Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.

Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Department Preferences

• Ability to work independently, be detail-oriented, reliable, and responsible, practice effective time management and perform well under deadline pressure.
• Experience creating digital news content for a blog, website, or social media.
• Exhibit critical thinking skills and editorial judgment.
• Regular consumer of news and public affairs reporting, including current events in Oklahoma.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:
No