Part-Time Fill-In Host

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 23,412 - 33,344; Part time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Group is seeking a part-time on-air host to fill in during marquee programming segments. The role requires 2-3 years of hosting experience, with the ability to work flexible hours including mornings and weekends. The host will oversee broadcasts, ensure timely execution, and integrate announcements while enhancing the listening experience.

A passion for the missions of PCBC and knowledge of local context is essential. Candidates must submit a resume and audio samples for consideration.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as an on-air host is required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and early mornings.
• Self-motivated with strong team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Host live breaks during assigned hours.
• Oversee broadcasts of network programming and integrate station announcements.
• Participate in fundraising as needed.

Skills

Conversational and confident on-air style

Experience operating broadcast equipment

Ability to work in a live program environment

Knowledge of FCC guidelines

Knowledge of Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania

Job description

Position Overview

While this is a part-time position, this is not an entry-level position as the Host will be filling in during some of WESA's marquee programming. Applicants must provide a resume as well as demonstration audio recording(s) of applicant's past on-air work. Note that the Host must have a flexible schedule to be able to fill in periodically during the timeframes specified below. The part-time pay rate for this position is $20.60 per hour.

Required audio sample must be submitted here: https://forms.gle/RtqV71qD1homWXTXA

The Host will fill-in as needed as WESA's host and board operator during Morning Edition (which airs 6-10a weekdays), during weekday afternoons (2-6:30p weekdays), and/or on Saturdays and Sundays (8a-noon). There is a regular host for these time periods, and the fill-in Host will be asked to serve as substitute when the regular host is unavailable. The Host will make sure that network shows as well as station pre-recorded content air as scheduled and will make, plan, and deliver newscasts as well as other on-air announcements as needed.

Essential Functions

• Host live breaks during assigned hours, combining best practices in promotion and other elements to create a compelling listener experience.
• Oversee the broadcast of designated network programming, whether live or recorded, while integrating recorded station announcements (promos, IDs, and underwriting acknowledgements) as well as live host breaks.
• Advance the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals of the organization.
• Participate in on-air and online fundraising as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess a conversational and confident on-air style.
• Ability to hit time posts, effectively forward promote content, and work with direction and coaching.
• Experience operating a variety of broadcast equipment and running an audio board during a live on-air shift.
• Ability to work in a live program environment that may require invention and improvisation under stress without prior preparation, maintaining accuracy, objectivity, and composure.
• Self-motivated team player, with the ability to work well in a solo environment.
• Sound and ethical judgment, with a commitment to objectivity, balance and fairness.
• Knowledge of Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania is helpful.
• Knowledge of FCC guidelines and requirements.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience as an on-air host.
• Ability and willingness to work weekdays or weekends as needed, including occasional Morning Edition shifts that require starting work around 4am and occasional afternoon shifts that run from 2 to 6:30p.
• Honesty and integrity in all dealings.
• Enthusiasm for the missions of PCBC and its stations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.