knkx

On-Call News Host

Seattle, Washington · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$30k-$40kDetected 20 days ago

A/B TestingCommunicationWritingUnderwriting

About the role

ABOUT KNKX KNKX is a Puget Sound area public media outlet, dedicated to bringing jazz, blues, regional news, and NPR programs to the Northwest and beyond.
KNKX employees work in an office culture that welcomes creativity, experimentation, teamwork, and open dialogue.
Our organization aims to reflect the vibrancy and diversity of the place where we live, and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication Substantial physical movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

On-air broadcast experience with an ability to sound like your authoritative and unique self
Knowledge of journalistic ethics and standards
Ability to work in a creative team environment, to communicate effectively with supervisor and colleagues, and to put KNKX's mission and goals in action

Public radio broadcast or production experience
Experience preparing copy for on-air breaks
News writing skills on myriad subjects and under myriad deadlines
Familiarity with Newsboss and Adobe Audition
Knowledge of NPR News standards
Ability to use (and adapt to new) computers, phones, radio consoles, recorders, and other basic news technology
Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction with good eye and hand coordination.
Lift, move, and carry up to 20 pounds on occasion

Hosts work out of either the Seattle or Tacoma KNKX studios.
These are not remote positions.
Typical duties of on call/fill in-news hosts include:
Reading underwriting copy during a live newscast or recording underwriting copy for future use.
Occasionally participate in on-air fundraising
Perform related duties as assigned

This listing is sourced directly from knkx's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.