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KFUO Radio - Production Associate
KFUO Radio is the official broadcast ministry of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. KFUO Radio is the oldest continuously operating Christian radio station in the United States. This ministry of the LCMS is operated for the purpose of providing high-quality, distinctively Lutheran broadcast programs that nurture the Christian faith, and support the witness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. KFUO Radio broadcasts the theological confession of the LCMS via terrestrial radio station KFUO 850 AM and via the continuous live streams on the internet along with programs that are archived for on-demand and podcast listening.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Director of Programming, KFUO.
Essential Job Functions
Provide broadcast services as directed by the Program Director including but not limited to
program producing
on-air announcing
editing and production
control board and broadcast equipment operation
voiceover work
copywriting
managing audio archives
phone screening listener calls for live programs
Communication with the respective hosts, guests, donors, and listeners of KFUO programs to ensure that the program goals and objectives are met.
The position requires working some weekends, including alternating Sundays from 7:30AM to 12:30PM and Holidays as assigned.
Administrative Job Functions
Provide ongoing office assistant duties which includes
Receiving invoices and processing/completing check request forms
Restocking office copier paper and supplies
Managing outgoing and incoming mail for the department, including packages and gifts to contest winners.
Submit Corporate Credit Card processing monthly
EEO reporting federal requirements for station
Conduct tours of the KFUO studios, communicating the history of KFUO to visitors, how radio works and sharing the different careers in radio.
Attend and register for Spring and/or Fall Career Fair each year to increase visibility/recruitment for the radio station.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
An active member of an LCMS congregation, faithful to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions is preferred.
Practical knowledge with one or more years of experience in the fields of audio equipment operation, information technology, communications, or broadcasting is preferred although not required.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Commitment to uphold organizational values of truth, integrity, and transparency.
Effective people skills to interface with hosts, guests, other staff and supporters
Effective organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Technical and computer skills with the ability to comprehend a variety of office and broadcast related software, hardware and equipment.