Radio Announcer (Part-time)

WTTW; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

A radio station is seeking a part-time Radio Announcer to host classical music shifts and voice other assigned content. Candidates should have experience in radio hosting, familiarity with classical music, and strong computer skills. Membership into SAG-AFTRA is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience with live and pre-recorded on-air radio hosting/announcing.
• Knowledge of classical music repertoire and artists.
• Familiarity with radio broadcast systems and experience operating broadcast equipment.

Responsibilities

• Host classical music on-air shifts on an occasional, part-time basis.
• Voice other content including promos, commercial announcements, and fundraising content.
• Participate in processing audio assets for broadcast.

Skills

Experience with live and pre-recorded on-air radio hosting/announcing

Knowledge of classical music repertoire and artists

Familiarity with radio broadcast systems

Strong computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Google Drive

MusicMaster

Adobe Audition

WideOrbit

Job description

WFMT (classical music radio station) is looking for a Radio Announcer. Serving in a part-time capacity to cover staff absences, the Radio Announcer hosts live or pre-recorded classical music shifts on WFMT and voices other content as assigned, with focus on listener enjoyment.

Key Responsibilities

• Host classical music on-air shifts on an occasional, part-time basis.
• May voice other content including promos, commercial announcements, fundraising content, or other content, as assigned.
• May participate in the processing of audio assets for broadcast, including ingesting audio, checking WideOrbit assets and playlists, and similar tasks.

Skills/Qualifications

• Experience with live and pre-recorded on-air radio hosting/announcing.
• Knowledge of classical music repertoire and artists.
• Familiarity with radio broadcast systems and experience operating broadcast equipment as a radio announcer.
• Strong computer skills and facility with Microsoft Office applications, Google Drive, and MusicMaster, and audio applications such as Adobe Audition and WideOrbit.

This position requires membership into SAG-AFTRA.

Starting Hourly Range: $25-$32

Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.