Description

**Please note, All Classical Portland is not currently actively recruiting for a Part-time On Air Host and Producer; however, we encourage you to apply so we have your resume on file in case a future position should open up. Thank you.** 

Part-time On-Air Host and Producer

All Classical Portland is America’s premiere classical music radio station serving over a quarter of a million local listeners in Oregon and SW Washington weekly, and millions of listeners worldwide via mobile app and online streaming.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

All Classical Portland seeks a creative and enterprising part-time producer/host. The ideal candidate will be a natural storyteller who is able to share information about classical music in a passionate and engaging manner, with personality and integrity. You will be part of a collaboration where you can use your creativity to help shape the sound of a dynamic radio station while contributing to All Classical Portland’s mission to build cultural community and provide access to the arts for all. This position is a great mix of producing, hosting, and occasional field work.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform as host of classical music programming
• Produce taped and live interviews on subjects related to arts and culture
• Write web stories and social media engagement for interviews you produce
• Edit and report feature stories, and host radio shows and interviews as assigned
• Fill in for other hosts and producers when necessary
• Contribute to All Classical Portland’s International Children’s Arts Network (ICAN) on HD2 and online platforms
• Work with All Classical Portland’s fundraising team during fundraising and in pre-recording campaign material
• Engage with online audience through social media

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, music, or related field
• Knowledge and love of classical music
• Experience as host/producer/interviewer, preferably in public media
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively under deadline pressure
• Proven intellectual curiosity, creativity, and rigor
• Strong writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse audiences
• Proficiency with Adobe Audition, ENCO, and other digital audio systems
• New Media and podcasting experience/knowledge a plus

Pay is competitive and dependent upon qualifications and experience. Membership in IBEW Local 48 required.