Public Affairs Manager and On-Air Host
WNRN
Charlottesville
,
VA
Application Deadline: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Description
The Public Affairs Manager for WNRN contributes short form, produced, non-music programming to be integrated within the music programming, highlighting the messages of non-profit organizations within the WNRN listening area across Virginia as part of our Hear Together feature. The Public Affairs Manager is responsible for researching and identifying on-air candidates, working with the Programming Team, Production Team and Creative Team to produce the Hear Together features for on-air and digital media.
This position will also be responsible for a daily, weekday on-air shift and other shifts as assigned. Candidates should have a passion for both supporting our non-profit community and exploring the creative music community of Listener-Supported Independent Music Radio WNRN while sharing that excitement and experience with our members and listeners.
Responsibilities include:
- Screen organizations to ensure compliance with Hear Together rules of inclusion, in accordance with non-profit and FCC guidelines; schedule and conduct interviews with chosen partners in a timely manner; coordinate with outside organizations profiled to develop each feature comprehensively.
- Plan and schedule the Hear Together features in the broadcast calendar, including scriptwriting, audio recording and audio production, along with management of producers to assist in recording, while crafting the overall sound and final product of the program.
- Conduct follow-up activities designed to raise awareness with the members of each organization profiled and each organization whose activities are promoted on WNRN through Hear Together, including coordination with WNRN’s Community Advisory Council for assistance with this.
- Administer record keeping of all organizations profiled, to complete and submit WNRN’s Quarterly Issues Report.
- Host a daily, weekday on-air shift, and other on-air shifts as assigned
– 2+ Years of Audio Production Experience, preferably in news production or short form content (e.g., podcasts), including scriptwriting, studio and field audio recording equipment, and production with a proficiency in Adobe Audition.
– 2+ Years of On-Air Experience hosting a music-focused, informative, and entertaining show.
– A passion for supporting and highlighting non-profit organizations to share their messages with quality and care, and joining a creative, eclectic, and curious music community with like-minded music lovers.
Full time position salary $55-60,000
Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401k.
Send cover letter and resume to employment@wnrn.org