Wshu - Classical Music Announcer

Position Summary
The Classical Music Announcer serves as WSHU’s morning music announcer and delivers classical music selections, along with context, in a fresh, accessible and engaging way to our public radio audience. This position acts as a daily companion to our 150,000+ devoted listeners and supporters throughout Connecticut and Suffolk County, Long Island. To do so effectively, this person must do some advance prep on the day’s playlist and employ a storytelling approach.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for the live, weekday hosting of WSHU’s locally-produced classical music programs. (This includes announcing as well as utilizing database/automation.)
- Responsible for show preparation, with some guidance from the Music Director. Requires advance research on the day’s playlist to present the music in a fresh and engaging manner and provide interesting anecdotes and historic notes on the selections.
- Record forward promotions and other promotional materials.
- Maintain communication with listeners, attend station events and assist in educational outreach activities.
- Work with the programming team to strengthen the station's sound and expand the station's public service.
- Perform on-air “pitching” in all pledge drives.
- Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes
- Excellent verbal, communication, interpersonal and storytelling skills required
- Basic computer knowledge is required.
- Familiarity with classical music, arts or culture is helpful
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred
- Good organizational and writing skills and ability to interact with highly diverse donor constituency is essential
- Understanding of public radio and FCC operating rules helpful but not necessary

Unusual Working Conditions
Position is 100% in-person and works in our Fairfield, CT, Broadcast Center. Will work morning or afternoon shifts as required, and occasionally attend evening and weekend events.