Classical KBACH 89.5 FM is a hiring a full time, dynamic on-air host. We're looking for a broadcast producer who is passionate about sharing classical music with the Phoenix metro area in a friendly, engaging manner that demystifies classical music for the listener.

The successful candidate will also have experience using digital editing software and in representing a station at public events.

Great benefits

This position offers a competitive salary and great benefits. These include health and dental coverage, retirement benefits, generous vacation and sick leave, as well as other benefits.

Essential functions

60% - Hosts LIVE on-air classical music shifts.
20% - Voice tracks on-air classical music shifts using automation software.
10% - Assists in marketing station programming through social media posts.
10% - Produces promos and arts features using digital editing software. Represents the station at community events and interviews artists.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in journalism, English, broadcasting, communication or a related field and five years of on-air experience in journalism, news, multimedia, and audio board operations in recorded and live situations that includes demonstrated experience through on-air portfolio within the last five years that shows an understanding of target audiences, continuity, broadcast technology, interviewing skills and well-written on-air news, which includes two years of supervisory experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered. 

Desired qualifications

1. Five years of experience hosting classical radio air shifts.
2. Three years of experience producing content for air using digital editing software.
3. Two years of experience conducting artist interviews.
4. One year of experience promoting radio programming on social media.

If you experience issues with the application links, search for job 319589 at jobs.maricopa.edu to apply.