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Radio / TV Announcer

Posting Number

req24663

Department

Radio Broadcast Services

Department Website Link

AZPM

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

AZPM, the award-winning NPR / PBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona, has an opening for a Full Time Radio / TV Announcer on its news, classical, and jazz radio stations KUAZ and KUAT-FM. The successful candidate will host syndicated and local news and information programming and / or music programming during an assigned shift, in addition to voice tracking, writing copy and assisting with recording and editing audio, with occasional other duties as assigned. If selected, you would join a dedicated team committed to bringing quality programming with integrity to Southern Arizona.

The successful candidate will be able to work flexible hours, including early morning and evening.

AZPM is an editorially independent, nonprofit service of the University of Arizona and is funded through the generous support of annual and sustaining members, the business community (through program underwriting), fee-for-service production activities, and direct and in-kind support from the University of Arizona. Regardless of job capacity, each employee is obligated to present a professional and helpful image to those with whom they come in contact, both within and outside the organization.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Radio Host / Live announcer during on-air shift on both NPR, KUAZ, and Classical KUAT.
• Operate broadcast control room equipment including microphones, sound mixers, audio recorders / reproducers, audio editing software, and monitors.
• Speak or read from scripted materials including station identification, traffic, weather, support credits and / or artist and title of performance on radio, television, streaming, podcast and other media.
• Cue and start recorded materials; maintain proper volume levels and monitor off-air transmissions to ascertain quality of sound reproduction.
• Exercise editorial judgment in presenting accurate, timely, and ethical content consistent with NPR and AZPM standards.
• Research, develop, write, and produce content for broadcast including promotional materials and scripted materials for both live and delayed broadcast.
• Introduce and announce various acquired programs and provide additional comments and information to the listening audience.
• May occasionally serve as a substitute host during another announcer's regularly scheduled air shift.
• Monitor EAS equipment and respond to announcements and events as prescribed in Emergency Alert System requirements.
• Review program log for assigned program periods and secure appropriate recordings and written materials for public informational announcements, promotional announcements, funding acknowledgments, and other programmatic material.
• Maintain awareness of and monitor transmitter performance parameters.
• Coordinate daily programming flow during assigned shift to ensure seamless transitions, audience engagement, and compliance with FCC and AZPM editorial standards.
• Record and edit content for audio broadcast and website.
• Research and prepare interview questions and conduct interviews.
• Participate in on-air membership campaigns by requesting listeners to send contributions to support the radio station.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to student workers and junior announcers as needed.
• Represent the station occasionally at community and public events and may serve as master of ceremonies at events.
• Substitute as anchor for radio and television newscasts on as-needed basis.
• Perform other duties as related to broadcast operations and audience engagement as assigned within the scope of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) :

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Broadcasting and Journalism

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Broadcasting

Job Function

Broadcasting & Journalism

Type of criminal background check required :

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

Target Hire Date

1 / 5 / 2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Nicole Cox | NCox@azpm.org

Open Date

12 / 4 / 2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit a link to your Aircheck / Audio Recording in the "Additional Document" section of the application.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.