A pair of on-air jobs just popped up, one paid in Massachusetts, one volunteer in Oregon:
Classical Music Host, New England Public Radio, Amherst, MA
New England Public Radio (WFCR and WNNZ) seeks an experienced classical music broadcaster to program and host WFCR’s long-running and successful daytime classical programming, and to be the “classical voice” on-air, in on-line media and in the community. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive knowledge and well-honed sense of judgment of classical music and radio programming, close familiarity with classical music’s history and discography, keen awareness of current trends in classical music, eagerness to participate in the classical community, and sharp focus on the classical listener. He/she will have an engaging and informative on-air style, one which will carry through into the classical blog and community outreach activities.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of experience, education and training) with three years experience in announcing and programming music. Extensive knowledge of classical music, recordings and sources of music programming. Excellent judgment in evaluating performances of classical music. Excellent communication skills with an appropriate “on-air” voice and conversational-style delivery.
Hiring salary range: $41,100 – $51,500. Normal starting salary: $41,100 – $46,300. Excellent benefits.
Apply here with cover letter and resume. Applicants must also send aircheck (which includes examples of hosting experience) via email to hbarrington@nepr.net. Review of applications will begin January 2, 2014 and continue until position is filled.
Women and Members of Minority Groups are Encouraged to Apply
The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
And in Oregon:
Volunteer Music Hosts Wanted
Jefferson Public Radio is currently looking for volunteers interested in learning to be on-air substitute hosts for Open Air, First Concert, and Siskiyou Music Hall.
You don’t have to know everything about music, but obviously the more you know, the more rapport you’ll create with listeners, and the more attention you’ll be able to give to other things. This is especially true with classical music announcers.
These days, radio is far more technical than in the past, and decent computer skills are a requirement. If you’re sharp, and can handle electronic equipment relatively well, you’ll learn the other technical aspects of radio in no time.
If you love music and communication, have interest in providing a valuable service to JPR and its listeners, have performance skills, and are courageous, passionate, and excited by challenges, this could be the perfect opportunity.
What will all of this lead to, you ask? We’re not looking for a regular scheduled commitment. What we are looking for are people on our “bench.” Trained substitute hosts who can cover a shift here or there in the event of illness, vacation, or other staff conflicts. That means you must have available time during the hours of the day when those programs air: 7am-4pm weekdays. For practical purposes, you’ll need to be located near our Ashland studios and available for afternoon training/audition sessions.
If you’re interested, send an email (with name, address, phone number, afternoons available, and any previous radio experience) to JPR Program Director Eric Teel at teel@sou.edu or call (541) 552-8215.
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