Weekend Host and Programming Assistant, WRR

Job Description

KERA is looking for a part-time Weekend Host and Programming Assistant to join the dynamic team at WRR – the classical station serving North Texas and the second-oldest operating radio station in the country.


WHO WE ARE:
KERA reaches more than 4.5 million people monthly through KERA TV, KERA News, KXT, WRR, KERA Arts, and the Denton Record-Chronicle. For more than 60 years, North Texans have turned to KERA as a destination for trusted, non-partisan news, educational programming and initiatives, arts journalism, community engagement and lifelong learning.

As we seek to recognize and reflect the increasing diversity among our audiences, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives to consider employment opportunities at KERA.


POSITION SUMMARY:
The host will be responsible for creating a compelling weekend show that creates a sense of place, connecting the music we play to our audience in North Texas. They will have an extensive knowledge of the artists and music played on WRR, helping to strengthen the musical identity of the station. The host’s main responsibilities will include hosting weekend air shifts and filling in for other shifts as needed.

This position is classified as FLSA non-exempt, and hours will not exceed 32 hours per week on average. The position reports directly to the WRR Assistant Program Director.
 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Host live and voice-tracked programming for a variety of weekend shifts
• Fill in on an as-needed basis during weekdays and evenings
• Work closely with the WRR Music Director and Assistant Program Director to edit and input music and program audio to expand the WRR music library on the ENCO automation system.
• Participate in WRR on-air fundraising drives
• Regularly create, curate and post music and programming content and engage audiences on WRR’s digital and social platforms
• Attend and participate in local North Texas arts and station events, representing WRR in the community

As a KERA employee:    

• Be an active participant in KERA’s work towards equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging     
• Work in a manner that is consistent with KERA’s mission, vision and values; and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures       
• Perform additional duties as assigned  

This list of job duties is not exhaustive and is subject to regular reviews and updates.

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