Radio Announcer Operator - Citywide Exam (3535) - (X00085) Job at City and Count

Company Description

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, every year serving more than 57,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages and attend one of our 131 schools across the city of San Francisco. We aim to provide each student with an equal opportunity to succeed by promoting intellectual growth, creativity, self-discipline, cultural and linguistic sensitivity, democratic responsibility, economic competence, and physical and mental health so that each student can achieve his or her maximum potential. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we place access and equity, student achievement and accountability at the forefront of every child’s education.

Application Opening: 12/17/24

Application Deadline: 12/31/24

Compensation Range: $77,080 - $93,488

Recruitment ID: X00085

 

Job Description

Under general supervision, operates all equipment necessary for the broadcast of all programs listed on the daily program log; makes all necessary entries on the operations log; updates station website with program information and audio; and performs related duties as required.

The Radio Announcer-Operator is responsible for broadcasting prescribed non-commercial, educational programs for Radio Station KALW. Positions in this class are not responsible for technical maintenance work.

Job duties:

1. Monitors air to ensure quality broadcast and compliance with FCC regulations.
2. Upholds FCC regulations.
3. Updates listeners with information, including any of the following: news (can include sourcing, gathering, writing, and rewriting information from news sources, including KALW partners and other news websites); weather; current program content (can include sourcing, gathering, writing, and rewriting information for program rundowns (like Fifth & Mission and content associated with that half-hour broadcast); future program content, such as day sheets; and other information as directed by supervisor.
4. Writing, voicing, and sound engineering on-air promos for KALW.
5. Creating web posts for KALW.org.
6. Creating and posting content for KALW social media platforms.
7. Sound engineering aired programs on KALW for posting online.
8. Sound engineering content for inclusion in KALW on-air programs (like On the Arts).
9. Uploading content to ENCO (or other programs) for sharing content.
10. Updating program logs.
11. Using a range of KALW equipment to play audio on the air (as directed by supervisor).
12. Backtiming programs to fit within parameters of broadcast clock.
13. Maintaining a clean and healthy workspace.
14. Ensuring equipment works properly.
15. Making minor repairs as necessary (as directed by supervisor).
16. Notifying supervisor about needed major repairs.
17. Must remain physically present at sound board for at least 55 minutes per hour during shift (unless otherwise directed by supervisor).
18. Must not engage in personal business or activities during shifts (with the exception of emergency personal issues like family emergencies).
19. Conducts timing and flow of radio programming by following and updating the daily program log accurately.
20.  Ensures consistent sound quality both in studio and remote for live and pre- recorded broadcasts by monitoring audio levels and troubleshooting issues such as, but not limited to: overmodulation, sound interference, technical glitches, and system issues.
21. Makes verbal announcements and hosts on-air segments using scripts or improvising.
22. Transfers, uploads, and downloads audio files; may be asked to update station website and social media with program information, content descriptions, photos, and audio.
23. Composes and edits scripts and other written materials for optimal readability and listenability.
24. Takes and logs transmitter readings for the operations log as required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), including but not limited to emergency alert systems.
25. Sets up playlists and promos within radio automation software.
26. Records and edits in-studio audio and syndicated programs and promos.
27. Reviews KALW online audio content to ensure quality and makes audio edits as
    and if necessary.
28. Performs preparation, including research and assembly of content, for on air
    segments, streaming, and web presentations.
29. Sets up audio equipment for radio producers, hosts, and guests.
30. Performs other related duties.

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires completion of high school, GED, or equivalent. 

Nine-months of verifiable experience in announcing or voice work for a radio station,
podcast, video media or similar; OR
Nine-months of verifiable experience in audio-production (such as podcast host, sound
engineer); OR
Nine-months of verifiable experience in in video, audio or online broadcast or podcast
operations; OR
Nine-months of any combination of the above experience.

Substitution:

Nine-month internship in audio journalism may substitute for the above experience on a month-
for-month basis.

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at Candidate knowledge center. 

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.”

Selection Procedures:

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): 

Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Behavioral Competency Questionnaire: (Weight 100%) 

Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be administered a written exam designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not limited to: 

• Knowledge of audio technology and computers (including hardware and software).
• Knowledge of Federal Communications (FCC) rules.
• Knowledge of emergency broadcasting protocol.
• Ability and skill to pay attention to detail.
• Ability and skill to problem solve.
• Ability and skill to multitask.
• Ability and skill to read/write/speak English fluently and clearly.
• Ability and skill to manage time.
• Ability and skill to write for audio broadcast.
• Ability and skill to react quickly and maintain composure.
• Ability and skill to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability and skill to deal tactfully and maintain good relations with a variety of people.

Additional Information

Eligible List/Score Report

A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 12 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations.  [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at Careers at City and County of San Francisco .] The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4.  Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement.  Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at Civil Service Commission | San Francisco.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process

• Conviction History

• Employee Benefits Overview  

• Equal Employment Opportunity 

• Disaster Service Worker

• ADA Accommodation

• Veterans Preference

• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams [required for Combined, Promotive, Entrance (CPE) Exams only]

• Right to Work

• Copies of Application Documents

• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit Careers at City and County of San Francisco and begin the application process.

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Luis Ramos Escobar at ramosescobarl@sfusd.edu.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.