Job Description

Part-Time Radio Announcer

Nebraska Public Media
Lincoln , NE

Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Description

Nebraska Public Media is hiring a part-time radio announcer who has an engaging on-air presence, the ability to smoothly operate an audio board, and write and deliver effective copy. Under limited supervision, research, produces, and announces an on-air shift for Nebraska Educational Telecommunications; performs related work as assigned. If you have a strong voice, an eagerness to learn, and an appreciation for public radio, please apply.

Must be able to work weeknight and weekend hours. However, we welcome applications even from those who can’t commit to all listed hours.

Current Open Shifts:
Monday, Tuesday & Friday 7-10pm
Saturday 12-9pm
Sunday 12-4pm

 

Under limited supervision, research, produces, and announces an on-air shift for Nebraska Educational Telecommunications; performs related work as assigned. The Radio Announcer class is responsible for daily shift announcer and news broadcasts. The Radio Announcer/Producer class utilizes professional judgment to determine overall content and effectiveness of radio programming and may supervise Radio Announcers.

Examples of Work:

• Researches and recommends purchases of musical recordings for on-air programs.
• Assists in developing overall theme for network broadcasts.
• Evaluates public responses in planning for network broadcasts.
• Monitors news releases and other information.
• Reviews for announcing on regular on-air shift.
• Announces an on-air shift.
• Monitors on air sound.
• Operates broadcast studio equipment.
• Reports difficulties to engineering staff.
• Assists in developing promotional materials for new programs.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Experience and education or training in broadcast journalism or music

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: classical music and composers; journalism; broadcast and receiving equipment and technology.

Ability to: organize program materials and information into logical sequence; maintain good community relations; orally communicate clearly; evaluate program themes and recordings; evaluate news content; elicit information from others; meet deadlines; be creative.

For additional information about this position, please contact:

Human Resources

humanresources@nebraskapublicmedia.org
https://son.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NebraskaStateCareers/job/Part-Time-Radio-Announcer_JR2025-00016399

Job Tags

Part time, Shift work, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday, Monday to Friday,

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