On Air Host and Producer Job at All Classical Public Media Inc in Portland

Job Summary
All Classical Radio seeks a creative, enterprising, and dynamic producer/host for primetime. The ideal candidate will be a natural storyteller who is able to share information about classical music in a passionate and engaging manner, with personality, energy, and integrity. You will be part of a daily collaboration where you can use your creativity to help shape the sound of a vibrant radio station, helping to carry out All Classical Portland’s mission to build cultural community and provide access to the arts for all. This position is a great mix of producing, weekly hosting, youth engagement, and occasional field work.

All Classical Radio is one of America’s top classical music radio stations, broadcasting from the heart of the Pacific Northwest. This station serves over a quarter of a million local listeners in Oregon and SW Washington weekly, and millions of listeners worldwide via mobile app and online streaming.

Position Details
Department: Production

Supervisor: Director of Music and Programming

Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt / Union / 40 Hours Per Week

Responsibilities

Produce, curate, and host a regular on-air classical music program

Contribute to flagship programs

Contribute to the Youth Roving Reporters program, potentially to include recruiting youth, arranging interviews, scheduling, and promoting broadcasts, attending events, and mentoring young reporters

Write web stories and social media engagement for interviews you produce

Edit and report feature stories, and host radio shows and interviews as assigned

Fill in for other hosts and producers when necessary

Contribute to All Classical Radio’s International Children’s Arts Network (ICAN) on HD2 and online

Work with All Classical Radio’s fundraising and marketing team during fundraising and in pre-recording campaign material and online content

Engage with online audience through social media and produce innovative digital content including podcasts and videos

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 3-5 years hosting experience, preferably in public media

Bachelor’s degree in communications, music, or related field

Knowledge, love of, and excitement for classical music

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in radio, classical music, and throughout the community, and the demonstrated ability to advance All Classical Radio’s Commitment to Diversity

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively under deadline pressure

Proven intellectual curiosity, creativity, reliability, and rigor

Experience as a host/producer/interviewer

Strong writing skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse audiences

Proficiency with Adobe Audition, ENCO, and other digital audio systems

Passion for working with youth and mentoring the next generation of radio journalists and producers

New Media and podcasting experience/knowledge a plus

Application Requirements
Resume and cover letter are required as part of application.

Salary and Benefits
Annual salary range is $62,129 - $73,049 dependent upon qualifications and experience. Generous benefits package includes: 100% employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision) for employees and their spouses/partners/dependents; 2% 401(k) employer match; starting PTO of up to 29 days per year. Membership in IBEW Local 48 required. Occasional nights and weekend work may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All Classical Radio is an equal opportunity workplace – we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, marital or familial status, appearance, sexual orientation, principal language, veteran status or disability. Prospective or current employees may notify the appropriate local, State or Federal agency if they believe they have been the victims of discrimination. This policy applies to activities related to recruiting, retention, training, promotion, or separation.

Open Status
Position open until filled

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