On-Call Live Radio Announcer & Board Operator

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio in Seattle seeks an On Call Announcer to join its team on a temporary, hourly basis. The role involves live announcing during assigned shifts and recording breaks for overnight automation.

The position requires weekend and varied hours, including early mornings and evenings, with compensation at $35.51 per hour. Candidates should be able to work in a broadcast studio environment and support on-air fundraising and program distribution tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience including audio production and announcing.

Responsibilities

• Announcing (85%): serve as primary announcer and board operator for assigned shift; monitor system and news wire for updates; produce, plan, write, edit, and voice live and automated breaks; prerecord announcing breaks for automation.
• Audio Distribution (10%): assist with Content Depot, PRX Exchange, FTP, with Zetta and NewsBoss.
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%): attend meetings and trainings; provide production support for on-air fundraising drives; support internal station initiatives.

Skills

Audio production

Announcing

Broadcasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Content Depot

PRX Exchange

FTP

Zetta

NewsBoss

Job description

KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio in Seattle seeks an On Call Announcer to join its team on a temporary, hourly basis. The role involves live announcing during assigned shifts and recording breaks for overnight automation.

The position requires weekend and varied hours, including early mornings and evenings, with compensation at $35.51 per hour. Candidates should be able to work in a broadcast studio environment and support on-air fundraising and program distribution tasks as needed.