Radio Announcer

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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
CRB Classical 99.5 is Boston’s only 24-hour classical station, a division of GBH Radio. CRB Classical encompasses five over-the-air broadcast signals (beginning with 99.5 WCRB Lowell/Boston), the classicalwcrb.org website, Classical Performance podcasts, four online streams (including the Bach Channel and the Boston Early Music Channel), iPhone and Android applications, and live broadcasts, streams, and regional syndication of Boston Symphony Orchestra and other local ensembles’ concerts.

JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking a new host for the night shift, 8pm to midnight Monday-Friday. This shift will be voicetracked (recorded ahead of time). The host should be an engaging speaker, knowledgeable about classical music. This is a great opportunity for a classical music fan with a passion for expanding the audience for classical music and an appreciation for radio. This job requires 10 hours per week, but as long as tracks are recorded by the deadline, those hours are flexible.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Record weekday evening shifts ahead of time, adhering to a production schedule.

Execute station-generated programming or make music selections in accordance with station policy.

Other fill-in live shifts may be assigned, depending on the applicant’s schedule, availability, and desire to take on more hours.

SKILL SET
The Radio Announcer must be an appealing on-air presenter of classical music with a friendly, conversational, welcoming delivery.

Familiarity with classical music required.

Must be able to learn and use broadcast software.

We're seeking all ranges of experience, from the newcomer to the seasoned professional.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.

JOB SPECIFICS
This is a staff position.
This is a CWA Local 1400 union position.
Please submit a resume and cover letter. If interested, we will request an audition.

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve is diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment or promotion on the basis of race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap or disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.