Entry Level Audio Journalism Jobs (NOW HIRING)

POSITION: fill-in Host

STATUS: part-time

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Broadcasting

Position Overview

While this is a part-time position, this is not an entry-level position as the Host will be filling in during some of WESA's marquee programming. Applicants must provide a resume as well as demonstration audio recording(s) of applicant's past on-air work. Note that the Host must have a flexible schedule to be able to fill in periodically during the timeframes specified below. The part-time pay rate for this position is $20.60 per hour.

Required audio sample must be submitted here: https://forms.gle/RtqV71qD1homWXTXA

The Host will fill-in as needed as WESA's host and board operator during Morning Edition (which airs 6-10a weekdays), during weekday afternoons (2-6:30p weekdays), and/or on Saturdays and Sundays (8a-noon). There is a regular host for these time periods, and the fill-in Host will be asked to serve as substitute when the regular host is unavailable. The Host will make sure that network shows as well as station pre-recorded content air as scheduled and will make, plan, and deliver newscasts as well as other on-air announcements as needed.

Essential Functions

• Host live breaks during assigned hours, combining best practices in promotion and other elements to create a compelling listener experience.
• Oversee the broadcast of designated network programming, whether live or recorded, while integrating recorded station announcements (promos, IDs, and underwriting acknowledgements) as well as live host breaks.
• Advance the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals of the organization.
• Participate in on-air and online fundraising as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess a conversational and confident on-air style.
• Ability to hit time posts, effectively forward promote content, and work with direction and coaching.
• Experience operating a variety of broadcast equipment and running an audio board during a live on-air shift.
• Ability to work in a live program environment that may require invention and improvisation under stress without prior preparation, maintaining accuracy, objectivity, and composure.
• Self-motivated team player, with the ability to work well in a solo environment.
• Sound and ethical judgment, with a commitment to objectivity, balance and fairness.
• Knowledge of Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania is helpful.
• Knowledge of FCC guidelines and requirements.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience as an on-air host.
• Ability and willingness to work weekdays or weekends as needed, including occasional Morning Edition shifts that require starting work around 4am and occasional afternoon shifts that run from 2 to 6:30p.
• Honesty and integrity in all dealings.
• Enthusiasm for the missions of PCBC and its stations.

About Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting is a team full of passionate and fun people dedicated to our crafts as well as our communities.

We operate two local public radio stations and a local newsroom that serves the community across radio, digital and event platforms. 90.5 WESA is Pittsburgh's NPR News Station and WESA News is an award-winning, dynamic and ambitious newsroom serving southwestern Pennsylvania over-the-air, online and through our daily newsletter, Inbox Edition. 91.3 WYEP is one of the most highly regarded non-commercial Triple-A music stations in the country and has been a cultural institution in Pittsburgh for almost 50 years.

Our organization plays a vital role in building connections across southwestern Pennsylvania and strengthening our communities through exceptional journalism and cultural exploration and education . . . and we have a powerful broadcast network to help!

What's it like working at PCBC?

At Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting we work hard, do great things, and have fun doing them. Our culture is collegial, and manager's doors (if they even have one!) are always open. We recognize that people do their best when they can keep a good balance between their work and personal lives and embrace flexibility as an asset.

We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Want to know more?

We believe a strong organization includes employees from a broad range of backgrounds, with different skills, experiences, and passions. And if you don't meet every position qualification, but you have a story to tell, we'd still like to hear it. Please apply and tell us more about yourself. Visit our careers page to get more details and to apply.