Notice Date
May 9, 2008
Closing Date
May 27, 2008
Salary
Non-exempt; Salary, DOE
Work Schedule
Saturdays, 11:00am – 6:00pm
General Description
Under the general supervision of the Music Director, host jazz programs on weekend days.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Hosts weekend jazz shifts. Follows established station guidelines for selecting appropriate music for each program.
- Plays an active role in KPLU on-air fund drives.
- Performs board operator duties for weekend specialty shows either before or after jazz shift.
- Serves as an emcee for blues and jazz events.
- Actively involved in station projects, including attendance at staff meetings, participation on staff committees and involvement in other activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have good radio announcing ability, including clarity of expression, confidence, and a pleasant voice.
- Demonstrated knowledge of jazz and blues.
- Understanding of and commitment to quality radio production.
- Basic radio operation skills, including the ability to operate an audio console. Must also have a basic knowledge of FCC regulations.
- Basic knowledge of computers.
- Understands and supports the role of KPLU within the university, and actively participates in university activities.
- Understands and supports the KPLU Mission Statement and the KPLU Principles and Values Statement.
- Ability to work in a creative team environment, to communicate effectively with supervisor and colleagues, and to put KPLU’s mission and goals in action.
- Must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, accept criticism, and work with limited resources.
- The individual must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED.
- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcasting, Music or a related field and two years on-air radio experience or five years on-air radio experience.
- This position requires AFTRA membership.
- Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks.
Application Procedure
Submit CD (non-returnable) of past on-air performance, university application, cover letter, and resume with three references to:
Human Resource Services
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
PH: (253) 535-7185
Fax: (253) 535-8431
humr@plu.edu
Download the University application or to request one, please call (253) 535-7185.
Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a comprehensive institution with
an enrollment of approximately 3600, including international students
from two dozen countries. Located on the Pacific Rim in a uniquely
scenic region, the university's campus is 40 miles south of Seattle in
suburban Tacoma, Washington. As a "New American College," PLU accents
integration between its liberal arts program and professional degrees
in the arts, business, education, nursing, and physical education, and
embraces its primary mission of educating students for lives of
thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. PLU enjoys a healthy
and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). The University is committed to diversity, endorses the
goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and actively seeks
applications from women and persons of color.
