On-Air Host/Board Operator

Description

Nevada Public Radio is seeking an experienced On-Air Host/Board Operator to ensure the seamless technical execution of live and recorded programming across our stations. This position plays a key role in maintaining broadcast quality and local relevance through the delivery of underwriting announcements, newscasts, weather updates, promotional segments, and other on-air content. The role also includes producing continuity elements for our stations.

Duties and Responsiblities:

• Serves as on-air announcer/host as scheduled.
• Operate console equipment to manage both live and prerecorded programming, including Emergency Alert System tests.
• Take transmitter readings and ensure technical accuracy.
• Monitors on-air signal as needed.
• Runs live and recorded shows as scheduled.
• Prepares and reads news items, forward promotion, weather information, and underwriting announcements.
• Prepares recorded breaks using standard broadcast digital recording/editing equipment.
• Produces recorded promotions for special events/programming as assigned.
• Prepares fundraising materials such as testimonials and dining promotions.
• Participates in on-air fundraising as assigned. 
• Fill in for other shifts and assist with studio production and administrative tasks as needed.
• Represent Nevada Public Radio at live events when required.  
• Communicates effectively and efficiently and exceeds the ongoing on-air performance goals set to result in continuous improvement in the sound of continuity announcing and the presentation of news and promotional material to the audience.

Salary:

• Commensurate on experience; full-time, exempt position with excellent benefits package.

Application Process:

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

How to Apply:

Please visit our employment page to submit your application: www.knpr.org/apply

Application Materials:

Be sure to include your resume and any relevant audio samples (such as airchecks, interviews, or radio stories) in .mp3 format. These can be uploaded in the “Additional Files” section of the online application.

If you are unable to upload your audio files through the application portal, you may email them to: [email protected] 

Please do not send CDs, DVDs, or cassettes.

If you are unable to apply online you can: 

Mail or Email Applications to:

Nevada Public Radio

Attn: Human Resources

1289 S. Torrey Pines Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

Email: [email protected] 

Fax: (702) 258-5646

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•     Professional and engaging on-air delivery.
•     Strong attention to detail and accuracy in delivery of underwriting and promotional copy.
•     Ability to execute legal/emergency procedures accurately and in a timely manner.
•     Ability to make timely and accurate decisions regarding selection, writing, and delivery of news material.
•     Willingness to receive constructive feedback and take steps to improve through coaching.
•     Ability to participate in fundraising activities in a team-based environment.
•     Strong organizational and computer skills.
•     Ability to write compelling online news copy and promotional copy associated with program.
•     Strong news judgment.
•     Demonstrated ability to understand the role of public radio in the local community and the particular characteristics of public radio programming, content, and style.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform hand motions for keyboarding, production board, operating copy machine, answering telephone (etc.)
• Excellent listening skills are essential. 
• Ability to understand words and respond effectively
• Visual acuity.
• Stationary position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to submit to a background check.

All Nevada Public Radio employees are asked to sign their understanding of and compliance with our Administrative Handbook upon acceptance of an offer of employment. This document covers the benefits available to NVPR employees, our policies and procedures and our commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, non-discriminatory and welcoming work environment.

In addition, upon acceptance of an offer of employment, the successful candidate will be asked to sign in acknowledgement of receiving, reviewing and understanding of the responsibilities and essential functions of the position as stated and the at-will status of the position.

Nevada Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer