"Weekend Announcer/Board Operator"

Position Summary

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: October 8, 2025. Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: October 27, 2025. Job Family Group: Administrative and Professional. Division/Department: Jefferson Public Radio. Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): $17.00/hourly .20 FTE. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Appointment Basis: 12-month. Time Type: Part-time (8 hours per week). Benefits Eligible: No. Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration/Temporary: Non-renewable. This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: No. This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes. Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: No. Work Location Type: On-campus. Work Hours: Saturday and Sunday (5:00am - 9:00am). Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration. For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.

Position Description

This position oversees JPR's weekend operations and serves as a local host of NPR's Weekend Edition, inserting local breaks into designated portions of the program. The employee needs to feel comfortable working in a live radio environment, have a clear and engaging speaking voice, and be an effective problem solver using a wide array of computer systems and technology.

Minimum Requirements

• Clear and engaging speaking voice with the ability to read aloud from printed copy smoothly and with awareness of pacing
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under strict deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to use word processing and web browsing software and navigate the SOU campus computer networking environment

Preferred Requirements

• Previous radio and/or audio production experience
• Proficiency with audio editing and playback software, such as Adobe Audition
• Experience operating radio control board and other audio equipment (CD players, computer hard drive playback)

Essential Functions

Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

(50%) Duties Include: Host Weekend Edition - forward promoting upcoming segments and inserting local weather forecasts into the program.

(45%) Duties Include: Record and produce promotional and programming announcements for later broadcast. This includes tagging promotional announcements provided by NPR and other public radio networks as well as pre-recording weather announcements.

(5%) Duties Include: Monitor station operating parameters, problem-solve minor technical issues and quickly notify JPR staff about larger issues.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism to effectively handle a broad range of sensitive interpersonal situations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply a wide variety of complex policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not always exist.
• Expressed ability to work with frequent changes in policies and procedures, under pressure of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively assess work operations and anticipate potential problems; ability to develop and implement strategies for preventing/resolving problems.
• Takes initiative in independently planning, organizing, and performing work assignments within broadly defined parameters.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the demonstrated ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, social media platforms, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Willingness to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization and multiple outside agencies.
• Working knowledge or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.

Physical Demand

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

Special Conditions

Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This position classification has been defined as non-exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The person holding this position is considered a mandatory reporter under the Oregon Revised Statutes and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon Department of Human Services.