On Air Host (Part Time) WNXP Job at Nashville Public Radio in Nashville

ON AIR HOST – WNXP, NASHVILLE PUBLIC RADIO’S MUSIC DISCOVERY STATION (Part Time)

Description:

As a part time host, you will be one of the voices connecting communities in Middle Tennessee and beyond to a deep and diverse musical experience. Our hosts do not just press play or read copy. They know the music and provide insight, context and history while using their passionate curiosity to capture the listener’s attention.

You’ll also keep Middle Tennessee plugged in to emerging news and information and keep the audience engaged with the Nashville music scene. There will be opportunities to share and develop new ideas and meaningfully contribute to the growth of a vital, new music service. Nashville Public Radio is a mission driven organization, dedicated to hiring a diverse, equitable and inclusive team whose unique lived experiences will bring a panoramic perspective to the area’s music and culture.

Responsibilities:

• Host weekend air shifts and weekday fill-in opportunities
• Show prep
• Occasional interviews with musicians and other community members
• Record station promos
• Opportunity to contribute to editorial features
• Opportunity to participate in music meetings
• Opportunity to participate in on air fund drives
• Follow and enforce FCC regulations and station policies including EAS procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Hosting, broadcasting or podcasting experience
• Basic knowledge of broadcasting and recording equipment including consoles, microphones and audio software
• Knowledge and passion for a wide range of music
• Experience with MusicMaster and Wide Orbit a plus
• Music criticism, journalism or blogging experience a plus

Physical Demands

The employee in this position is frequently standing, walking, or sitting; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing.

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force Work Environment

The employee in this position may regularly lift up to 20 pounds.

Vision

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

ABOUT NASHVILLE PUBLIC RADIO

Nashville Public Radio serves Middle Tennessee by providing trusted in-depth news, engaging music, and unique cultural programs on 90.3 FM WPLN News, WNXP, Nashville Classical Radio, and our various digital platforms. For more than 60 years, listeners have turned to this community supported service for programming that inspires conversation and curiosity, educates, and entertains. Our values are:

• To operate the station at the highest level of professional standards and integrity.
• To be responsive to our listeners, members, supporters, and public.
• To exhibit mutual respect for our peers and audience.
• To value the member and community support that our station receives.
• To work together in an environment that encourages participation and sharing of the decisions that affect the station and our listeners.

Nashville Public Radio is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our hiring. Nashville Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, and/or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.