Seattle, United States
KNKX is a Puget Sound area public media outlet, dedicated to bringing jazz, blues, regional news, and NPR programs to the Northwest and beyond. As an independent station, KNKX employees are energized in their mission to provide the very best service to over 400,000 listeners on-air and online, to engage closely with community members and the public media industry to constantly improve and innovate, and to present music and stories that educate, inspire, and expand horizons. We have offices in Seattle and Tacoma.
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.
Hosts work out of either the Seattle or Tacoma KNKX studios. These are not remote positions. This is an open-hire position, which means we are always looking for talented people and may have multiple opportunities. If your skills match our needs, please apply and we’ll be in touch. (This is a temporary, part-time role. If you are offered this position and become eligible for full-time employment in the future, KNKX will conduct a wide and inclusive recruitment process, including other candidates, per the FCC EEO rules).
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Do you love sharing your passion for music and the artists who make it on the air? KNKX and Jazz24.org are looking for a new host to add to our bench. Under the general supervision of the Director of Music Content, the On-Call Jazz/Blues Music Host is responsible for hosting on-air music shifts on an as-needed basis when the regular host is not available to work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prefer 1 – 3 years on-air radio experience.
This on-call position pays $28 per hour DOE. No health or other benefits are included. All KNKX employees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to the job start date.
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