Classical Host / Producer

Colorado Public Radio; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A public radio organization in Colorado seeks a Radio Host / Producer for CPR Classical. This role involves hosting live shows, creating engaging content, and curating classical music for audiences. The ideal candidate has over three years of audio content experience, strong knowledge of classical music, and excellent storytelling skills. A hybrid schedule is available, based in the greater Denver area.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health, dental, life, and disability coverage

Generous vacation and sick leave policy

Flexible schedules

Competitive retirement plan match

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in audio content creation.
• Strong knowledge of classical music and composers.
• Experience in creating engaging music playlists.
• Ability to articulate distinctive insights on music.

Responsibilities

• Host regular weekly air-shifts for CPR Classical.
• Produce engaging content about classical music.
• Create content for broadcast and fundraising events.

Skills

Audio content creation

Knowledge of classical music

Music curation skills

Storytelling ability

Communication skills

PC computer competency

Tools

Audio editing software

Video editing software

Job description

Colorado Public Radio is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that produces meaningful news, music, and cultural experiences to everyone in Colorado using the power of the human voice in all its forms. Roughly 95 percent of CPR’s funds come from the private support of listeners, businesses and foundations. For more information, visit www.cpr.org .

• CPR News delivers in-depth, insightful and impartial news and information from around the world, across the nation and throughout Colorado, examining its relevance to our state and connecting it to our community.
• CPR Classical takes listeners on an in-depth exploration of thoughtfully curated music – with an emphasis on Colorado’s classical community – providing context to a broad range of meaningful and compelling works from past to present.
• Indie 102.3 takes listeners inside the world of new and independent music – exposing them to up-and-coming artists and highlighting Colorado’s local music scene.
• Denverite is an online news source dedicated to Denver\'s curious and concerned.
• KRCC is a public radio station in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving Southern Colorado. KRCC is operated by Colorado Public Radio in partnership with Colorado College.

Our values inspire, inform and guide our everyday actions. They serve as a set of expectations and a promise we make to ourselves, our partners and audiences.

At Colorado Public Radio we are committed to cultivating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that helps us represent the voices of the communities within Colorado. We highly encourage individuals with unique contributions such as ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, nation of origin, age, language, veteran status, color, religion, disability and sexual orientation to apply to our openings. CPR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.

Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is seeking a Radio Host / Producer for CPR Classical.

About the Position:

CPR’s Classical Host / Producer hosts regular weekly air-shifts, including on-air fill-in shows. You’ll announce and produce content in a way that is listener-focused, engaging, personable, timely, and topical about classical music and local cultural connections. The CPR Classical Host / Producer delivers quality public radio through curating classical music, stories and produced content. You will regularly create content for broadcast and digital (e.g., fundraising, web, production and participating in live on-air fundraising).

The new hire is expected to reside in the greater Denver metro area upon starting - this is not a remote position. However, a hybrid schedule is available that requires a minimum of 3 days in the office each week.

About You:

You have a general knowledge about classical music, with a curiosity that drives you to keep discovering more. You stay current on classical music news, events, and issues, and you’re recognized for your storytelling, communication skills, and engaging presence. You are familiar with producing audio and digital content. You have a great ability to articulate what is distinctive about your personal insights on music. Adaptable and open to new ideas, you adjust to changing needs while staying results-focused, organized, and committed to high standards. You’re also a thoughtful listener who values collaboration and problem-solving.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in audio content creation, such as using one’s voice to connect with an audience (audio, video, public-facing performances or live-audience engagement).
• Knowledge of classical music and composers.
• Experience with music curation, connecting playlists and themes.
• Ability to deliver memorable and succinct stories (both verbally and for web articles).
• Ability to communicate clearly, articulate thoughts effectively and engage with listeners.
• General PC computer competency and experience with audio and video editing software.

Education Equivalency

• A fully relatable bachelor’s or master’s degree may replace some of the required years of experience needed to qualify for the position, but is not required for the role.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification listed, we’re interested in candidates who can bring unique skills, perspectives, and experiences to the role. At Colorado Public Radio, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable and authentic workplace. If you\'re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn\'t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this or other roles with us.

Colorado Public Radio is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our culture of caring. Our employees have access to: 100 percent employer paid individual health, dental, life, and disability coverage; an outstanding paid family medical leave policy plus paid holidays and a very generous sick, vacation, and personal time off plan; voluntary offerings such as vision; a competitive retirement plan match with no waiting or vesting periods; flexible schedules; engagement and development opportunities; and a casual atmosphere.

Position Information:

Position Type: Full-time

Hiring Range: Grade 17 - $61,100 - $76,300

Structure Title: Host, Radio Show - Classical

Application Deadline: This position was posted on September 5th. While we sometimes keep our roles open for 30 days, we recommend you apply as soon as possible as the posting may close before October 4th if we have a strong candidate pool.

Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

At Colorado Public Radio we are committed to cultivating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that helps us represent the voices of the communities within Colorado. We highly encourage candidates with unique contributions such as ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, nation of origin, age, language, veteran status, color, religion, disability and sexual orientation to apply to our openings. CPR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

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