Job Description

Full job description

Posting Number

req21381

Department

Radio Broadcast Services

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

AZPM, the award-winning NPR/PBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona, has an opening for a part time Radio/TV Announcers on their news and classical radio stations KUAZ and KUAT-FM. The successful candidate will host syndicated and local news and information programming and/or music programming during an assigned shift, with occasional other duties as assigned. If selected, you would join a dedicated team committed to bringing quality programming with integrity to Southern Arizona.

AZPM is an editorially independent, nonprofit service of the University of Arizona and is fund.
ed through the generous support of annual and sustaining members, the business community (through program underwriting), fee-for-service production activities, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and direct and in-kind support from the UArizona. Regardless of job capacity, each employee is obligated to present a professional and helpful image to those with whom they come in contact both within and outside of the organization.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cue and start recorded materials; maintain proper volume levels and monitor off-air transmissions to ascertain quality of sound reproduction.
• Operate broadcast control room equipment including microphones, sound mixers, audio recorders/reproducers, audio editing software, and monitors.
• Research, develop, write, and produce content for broadcast.
• Review program log for assigned program periods and secure appropriate recordings and written
  materials for public informational announcements, promotional announcements, funding acknowledgments, and other programmatic material.
• Introduce and announce various acquired programs and provide additional comments and information to the listening audience. May occasionally serve as a substitute host during another announcer's regularly scheduled air shift.
• Record and edit content for broadcast.
• Participate in on-air membership campaigns by requesting listeners to send contributions to support the radio station.
• Maintain awareness of and monitor transmitter performance parameters.
• Research and prepare interview questions, and conduct interviews.
• Represent the station occasionally at community and public events and may serve as master of ceremonies at events.
• Monitor EAS equipment and respond to announcements and events as prescribed in Emergency Alert System requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated oral and written communications skills and an understanding of public radio and radio broadcasting.
• Knowledge of current local, national, and international events.
• Knowledge of classical music.
• Strong on-air presence compatible with NPR aesthetics.
• Skill at using a friendly and conversational style on-air.
• Skill in operating electronic broadcasting control and production systems.
• Skill in speaking clearly, diction, and voice modulation.
• Skill in pronouncing foreign names and places and non-English language words.
• Skill in voice recording and audio editing.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including good listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and in tight deadline situations.
• Performs well in ad lib speaking situations such as live interviews, on-air fundraising shifts, and public event appearances.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience
  required.
  
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Federal Communications Commission regulations and rules governing broadcast operations of radio stations.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

19

Job FTE

0.49

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Broadcasting and Journalism

Benefits Eligible

No Benefits

Rate of Pay

$22.77-$28.46

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

6

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.


The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum

$47356

Grade Range Midpoint

$59195

Grade Range Maximum

$71034

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Broadcasting

Job Function

Broadcasting & Journalism

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

2/17/2025

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Alexia Aguilar, HR Assistant [email protected]

Open Date

12/6/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Candidates should include links to samples recordings of themselves speaking or announcing on their resumes.

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected].

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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