PRODUCER/ANNOUNCER (part-time, 60% FTE) Job at University of Washington in Seatt

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Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.

Work Schedule:
• Thursday/Friday: 10a-5p
• Saturday/Sunday: 1:30p - 7:30pm

We have an outstanding opportunity for a part-time (60% FTE) Producer/Announcer.

This role serves as a Producer and an Announcer for KUOW and includes a regular weekend on-air announcer shift and regular production assistance with KUOW programs for broadcast and podcast distribution. This is a 60% FTE position with regular work on weekends. Candidates must be able to work a varied schedule when required, including some early mornings, evenings, and weekend work.

JOB SUCCESS SUMMARY

A successful Producer/Announcer serves as a local on-air voice for the KUOW listening audience and as a member of the content production team. On-air shifts may include working as part of an in-studio team. The position can also include working alone on weekends. On-air work includes writing and voicing break elements during national broadcasts and programs, both live and recorded.

Production work will include assisting with preparing programs for broadcast and podcast distribution. Editing is done primarily with Adobe Audition software under the direction of an editor or senior producer. As part of the KUOW staff, you will regularly work with members of the newsroom, Audio Shop, business support, IT, and the broadcast operations teams. As part of an on-air shift, an Announcer must maintain a professional studio environment while also maintaining positive, productive relationships with colleagues both inside and outside of the studio.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Announcing (60%)

• Serve as primary announcer and board operator for assigned shift.
• Monitor system and KUOW communications and news wire to provide programming updates.
• Produce, plan, write, edit, and voice both live and automated break content during shift.
• Prerecord announcing breaks for automated programming.

Producing (30%)

• Prepare KUOW podcasts for on-air broadcast.
• Work closely with different show leads and teams to support show production.
• Mix and upload audio files.
• Back up staff producers.

Audio Distribution (5%)

• Assist with Public Radio Program Distribution system using broadcast software such as Content Depot, PRX, FTP, in conjunction with Zetta and NewsBoss.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Attend and participate in department or organization meetings and trainings.
• May back up other announcer shifts as needed.
• Provide production support for on-air fundraising drives.
• Support internal station initiatives.

SUPERVISION

Position reports to the Director of Audience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITY

RACIAL EQUITY

• Actively contribute to a workplace culture of anti-racism, belonging, and inclusion that is supportive and welcoming to all.
• Actively consider language, terms, phrases, and pronunciation when writing and delivering break content, such as on-air promotional copy.
• Actively support and communicate an understanding that an in-studio and edit booth environment may require terse, tense, and short verbal communications that should be conducted in a professional manner.

SUCCESS PROFILE

Knowledge of:

• Experience using broadcast automation software including Zetta.
• Experience with digital audio editing software such as Audition, Hindenburg, or Pro Tools.
• Knowledge and experience using a digital broadcast console.
• FCC broadcast rules covering on-air language and EAS procedures.

Ability to:

• Work in a live broadcasting environment, including taking direction from in-studio producer or network communications.
• Work alone in a broadcast studio outside of regular business hours.
• Meet tight time deadlines under the supervision of an editor or senior producer.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional broadcast journalism experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Knowledge of professional broadcast and journalistic standards and practices.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Duties include require weekend work and may include working outside of regular business hours on weekdays.
• Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions.
• Ability to work alone, without supervision, during weekends, early mornings, and evenings.

KUOW Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At KUOW, we believe that attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving the communities where we work and live. We are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in an anti-racist, multicultural environment that promotes racial equity and inclusivity. Women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), veterans and individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

KUOW staff are employees of the University of Washington. The University of Washington and KUOW are committed to full and positive compliance with all applicable federal, state, and University of Washington laws and policies regarding discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.