Public Affairs Manager and On Air Host

WNRN; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WNRN is seeking a Public Affairs Manager to contribute non-music programming, focusing on non-profit organizations. This full-time role involves audio production, on-air hosting, and collaboration with various teams to create engaging content. Ideal candidates will have a passion for music and community support.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Qualifications

• 2+ years of audio production experience in news production or short form content.
• 2+ years of on-air experience hosting a music-focused show.

Responsibilities

• Screen organizations for compliance with Hear Together rules.
• Plan and schedule Hear Together features in the broadcast calendar.
• Host a daily, weekday on-air shift.

Skills

Audio Production

Scriptwriting

Adobe Audition

On-Air Experience

Job description

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This range is provided by WNRN. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The Public Affairs Manager for WNRN contributes short form, produced, non-music programming to be integrated within the music programming, highlighting the messages of non-profit organizations within the WNRN listening area across Virginia as part of our Hear Together feature. The Public Affairs Manager is responsible for researching and identifying on-air candidates, working with the Programming Team, Production Team, and Creative Team to produce the Hear Together features for on-air and digital media.

This position will also be responsible for a daily, weekday on-air shift and other shifts as assigned. Candidates should have a passion for supporting our non-profit community and exploring the creative music community of Listener-Supported Independent Music Radio WNRN while sharing that excitement and experience with our members and listeners.

Responsibilities:

1. Screen organizations to ensure compliance with Hear Together rules of inclusion, in accordance with non-profit and FCC guidelines; schedule and conduct interviews with chosen partners in a timely manner; coordinate with outside organizations profiled to develop each feature comprehensively.
2. Plan and schedule the Hear Together features in the broadcast calendar, including scriptwriting, audio recording, and audio production, along with management of producers to assist in recording, while crafting the overall sound and final product of the program.
3. Conduct follow-up activities designed to raise awareness with the members of each organization profiled and each organization whose activities are promoted on WNRN through Hear Together, including coordination with WNRN’s Community Advisory Council for assistance with this.
4. Administer record keeping of all organizations profiled, to complete and submit WNRN’s Quarterly Issues Report.
5. Host a daily, weekday on-air shift, and other on-air shifts as assigned.
6. Occasional travel within Virginia.

Qualifications:

• 2+ Years of Audio Production Experience, preferably in news production or short form content (e.g., podcasts), including scriptwriting, studio and field audio recording equipment, and production with a proficiency in Adobe Audition.
• 2+ Years of On-Air Experience hosting a music-focused, informative, and entertaining show.
• A passion for supporting and highlighting non-profit organizations to share their messages with quality and care, and joining a creative, eclectic, and curious music community with like-minded music lovers.

Full-time position salary $55-60,000.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401k.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution