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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 ... voice other content including promos, commercial announcements, fundraising content, or other ...

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 ... voice other content including promos, commercial announcements, fundraising content, or other ...

Day Wireless Systems

Traveling Radio Technician

Olympia, WA · Remote

$35 - $45/hr

As Traveling Radio Technician in our Strategic Business Division, you will play a pivotal role in ... voice, data, and video applications. Founded in 1969, today we have 30 locations and 400+ employees ...

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Radio Announcer (Part-time)

WTTW/Chicago PBS and WFMT/Chicago Classical

Chicago, IL

$25 - $32/hr

Part-time

Posted 12 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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