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Radio Announcer (On-Call)

@ Alabama State University
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Montgomery, Alabama, United States
$10/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:announcing shifts, playing music, providing information
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s in broadcast/communications OR 6 months radio announcer experience; valid driver’s license with insurable record; clear, well-modulated speech; knowledge of broadcast equipment.
Technical Tools Mentioned:NexGen automation system, Broadcast equipment
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About the Department

Alabama State University, Institutional Advancement, WVAS-FM Radio Station, invites applications to fill the Radio Announcer position.  The selected candidate will be responsible for creating, producing, announcing topics over the radio, including entertaining programs, political commentary, news, interviews, weather, and other matters of interest, and promotion/marketing of Alabama State University. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Acts as scheduled and/or back-up announcer for radio station shifts as directed
  • Selects and plays music recordings according to established programming format using NexGen automation system
  • Plays scheduled feature programs, underwriting announcements and station promos according to log schedule
  • Provides artist, public service, weather, time and other information to listening audience according to log directions
  • Records promotional announcements, public service announcements, and drops as requested by program director or designee
  • Participates in "live" community events as requested by program manager or designee as schedule permits
  • Conducts control room inventory and other assigned measures according to station policy
  • Maintains professional and clean environment at all times
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Media, Communications, Speech, or related field, OR 6 months of internship or work experience as a radio announcer, and have a  valid driver's license with a an insurable driving record are required.  Must be able to speak in a clear and well modulated manner using correct grammar and pronunciation, and have working knowledge of broadcast equipment.  

Other Qualifications

EEOC STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
 
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.
   
 All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.