KJZZ 91.5 FM on-air host

KJZZ 91.5 FM is looking for an on-air host to write, edit and produce content for various news programs, as well as operate audio board and digital editing software in delivering live and recorded content.

We're looking for a host with a personable on-air presentation and strong, friendly delivery. The ideal candidate has demonstrable experience with news judgment, is calm under deadline pressure and has experience producing digital media content.

This is an in-person position based at KJZZ's studio in Tempe, Arizona.

KJZZ is an award-winning, listener-supported public radio station broadcasting to the Phoenix, Arizona, metropolitan area. As the NPR member station for the region, KJZZ features a mix of local, national and global news — including BBC, American Public Media and PRX.

Great benefitss

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

Essential functions

30% - Anchors news programs and delivers newscasts.
30% - Produces continuity breaks and conducts interviews.
20% - Gathers, writes, edits, and produces news and features.
10% - Operates studio equipment.
10% - Fundraising efforts, performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in journalism, English, broadcasting, communication or a related field.
2. Five years of on-air experience in journalism, news, multimedia and audio board operations in recorded and live situations.
3. Two years of supervisory experience.
4. 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.

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. Two or more years hosting and anchoring live, broadcast programs with a personable on-air presentation and strong, friendly delivery that fits seamlessly into programs.
2. Two or more years producing well-written, contextual news with sound.
3. Two or more years live broadcast experience and audio board use.
4. Demonstrable experience exercising discretion in determining content of written copy/news judgment.
5. Two or more years of audio editing skills.
6. One or more years of digital media experience/writing and producing digital media content.
7. Portfolio of on air-work within the last five years that shows an understanding of target audiences, interviewing skills and well-written on-air news provided in any media format submitted by close of business of the application deadline. Attach with your application.

If you experience issues with the application links, search for job 321029 at jobs.maricopa.edu to apply.