Liberty University Hiring for Board Operator/Announcer at Lynchburg – In Office Full Time

Hosting and voice tracking a mid-day radio show Monday through Friday and one additional weekend show. Research, monitor and prepare content for each show that engages the audience and promotes station events. Fill-in as morning show co-host as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce and host mid-day radio show.
• Research and conduct pre-recorded and live interviews with community leaders, authors and artists.
• Utilize voice tracking software.
• Utilize audio editing software.
• Operate audio consoles in the main and voice-tracking studios.
• Voice station and underwriting promos.
• Fill-in as morning show co-host as needed.
• Deliver voice tracking files via ftp (file transfer protocol) on deadline.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

On-air hosting experience. Audio console operation experience preferred.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and discern sounds.
• Regularly required to see and discern colors.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is primarily a climate-controlled office setting and occasionally requires attending year-round outdoor promotional events. Office is well lighted and the noise level is moderate at times. Work from home may be encouraged or required at times.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.