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WFMT

Radio Announcer (Part-time)

Chicago, IL

$25 - $32/hr

WFMT (classical music radio station) is looking for a Radio Announcer. Serving in a part-time ... Host classical music on-air shifts on an occasional, part-time basis. * May voice other content ...

WFMT

Radio Announcer (Part-time)

Chicago, IL

$25 - $32/hr

WFMT (classical music radio station) is looking for a Radio Announcer. Serving in a part-time ... Host classical music on-air shifts on an occasional, part-time basis. * May voice other content ...

WFMT

Radio Announcer (Part-time)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

WFMT (classical music radio station) is looking for a Radio Announcer. Serving in a part-time ... KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : • Host classical music on-air shifts on an occasional, part-time basis ...

WTTW

Radio Announcer (Part-time)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

WFMT (classical music radio station) is looking for a Radio Announcer. Serving in a part-time ... KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : • Host classical music on-air shifts on an occasional, part-time basis ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for onair radio host in the United States is $24.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Radio Announcer (Part-time)

WTTW/Chicago PBS and WFMT/Chicago Classical

Chicago, IL

$25 - $32/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY:  WFMT (classical music radio station) is looking for a Radio Announcer. Serving in a part-time capacity to cover staff absences, the Radio Announcer hosts live or pre-recorded classical music shifts on WFMT and voices other content as assigned, with focus on listener enjoyment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

         Host classical music on-air shifts on an occasional, part-time basis.

         May voice other content including promos, commercial announcements, fundraising content, or other content, as assigned.

         May participate in the processing of audio assets for broadcast, including ingesting audio, checking WideOrbit assets and playlists, and similar tasks.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

         Experience with live and pre-recorded on-air radio hosting/announcing.

         Knowledge of classical music repertoire and artists.

         Familiarity with radio broadcast systems and experience operating broadcast equipment as a radio announcer.

         Strong computer skills and facility with Microsoft Office applications, Google Drive, and MusicMaster, and audio applications such as Adobe Audition and WideOrbit.

This position requires membership into SAG-AFTRA.

Starting Hourly Range: $25-$32

Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment Type: Part time

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