Current Job Opportunities
Morning Host
General Description: This part-time position serves as the local host/announcer for public radio station KHSU's highly rated news magazine program - Morning Edition. Responsibilities include on-air announcements and operations of KHSU's satellite audio recording and playback equipmentPosition may also require the training of other on-air staff. The Morning Edition Program Host reports to the KHSU Program and Operations Director.
Duties:
- Coordinate on-air breaks during Morning Edition and Democracy Now which includes reading underwriting and promotional announcements, compiling and reading weather forecasts, giving away tickets and CDs during phone-in contests and making transitions between live and recorded programs.
- Follow Morning Edition time clocks and adhere to KHSU on-air logs
- Respond to listener inquiries by phone during on-air shift
- Ensure proper technical operation of station during on-air shift, including studio equipment and digital/audio recording equipment
- Follow and maintain logs, keep records of station operations during shift and report problems to Program Director and Chief Engineer
- Produce promotional announcements and other radio program using digital audio workstations and storage systems.
- Participate in on-air fund raising campaigns and other KHSU functions
- Ensure that programming during on-air shift complies with FCC regulations and KHSU policies.
- Assist with operations duties
- At least one year of on-air radio experience including announcing and production work; advanced studio audio recording skills desirable.
- Working knowledge of ENCO automation system and Adobe Audition editing software
- Demonstrated ability to run a "tight board" and excellent on-air delivery
- Familiarity with FCC rules, public radio, digital audio production and computers
- Work experience in an environment with lots of public contact and a diversified workforce
- Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure
Compensation:
The position starts at $10.00/hr and is generally scheduled from 6-9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, although hours may vary. Position will remain open until filled.
Application Procedure:
Send a cover letter, resume, samples of work, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references plus CD with audio samples of on-air work (which will not be returned) to: Morning Edition Program Host, KHSU-FM, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521. This is a non-state position administered through the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, an Equal Opportunity/Title IX employer.
Humboldt State University General Manager for KHSU Position Specification
This position has been filled
Humboldt State University General Manager for KHSU Position Specification
Humboldt State University invites applications for the position of General Manager of KHSU-FM, the community-supported, public radio station, licensed to, supported by, and located on the campus of Humboldt State in Arcata, California.
The Setting
Known for its quality academic programs and its intentionally "hands-on" learning experience, Humboldt State University is considered one of the best primarily under-graduate public universities in the United States. As part of the California State University system, Humboldt State's residential and rural campus of 7,500 students is nestled among mountains, giant redwood trees and breathtaking Pacific Ocean beaches. This setting provides for extraordinary educational and recreational opportunities while the greater community also offers numerous dining, cultural and entertainment options. Local K-12 schools consistently rank in the top ten percent of the state. One of the key sources for information is KHSU.
The Station
Currently celebrating its 50th year as a licensed, non-commercial FM station, the first in the California State University System, KHSU is the leading radio station along the Redwood Coast serving Northwestern California and Southwestern Oregon. Broadcasting at 90.5 FM around Humboldt Bay, the station has an additional studio and production facility in Crescent City, Calif. for KHSR (91.9 FM), a full-power repeater station serving the Crescent City and Brookings, Ore. area. It also has three additional radio translators serving neighboring communities: 88.7 FM in Ferndale-Fortuna, 89.7 FM in Garberville, and 99.7 FM in Willow Creek reaching a total population of about 135,000 people. KHSU encourages faculty, student and community participation in programming and station affairs. With a mission to educate, enrich, enlighten and entertain people throughout the area, KHSU provides innovative, high quality public radio programming with thoughtful and intelligent perspectives on local, national and international issues. The broadcast mix includes programs from distribution networks such as National Public Radio (NPR), Public Radio International, American Public Media, and Pacifica Radio, as well as other local and national sources. As the highest-rated station on the North Coast of California, KHSU has a weekly audience of over 27,000 listeners and an annual budget of approximately $900,000. This past year, in spite of the economic downturn, KHSU experienced record levels of underwriting, and significant increases in donations and memberships. The station is poised for growth and seeks a qualified individual to serve as general manager and lead this effort.
The Position
The General Manager of KHSU-FM is responsible for the leadership and management of the radio station and its team of staff. This person also:
•· Serves as the primary representative of the station to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), NPR and California Public Radio as well as to the University and external community;
•· Develops and implements policies consistent with the mandate of the Federal Communication Commission and the goals of the CPB, Humboldt State University and the station;
•· Is responsible for fiscal administration of the radio station, including budgets and operations, working to enhance revenue and contain costs as KHSU moves toward financial self sufficiency;
•· Participates in development activities for the station, including solicitation of donations and overseeing underwriting and grant applications;
•· Creates and implements a long-range vision, integrating the station's operational elements and improving the station's service to the University and the community;
•· Develops programs that benefit Humboldt State University's academic mission, including student involvement at the station; and
•· Works with the Community Advisory Group to advance the station's public service mission and oversees the recruitment, selection, training and assignment of community volunteers, and the day-to-day supervision of more than 100 service volunteers.
As the public face and personality of the organization, the ideal candidate will be an accomplished professional with a bachelor's degree in a related field, a minimum of five years of management experience and two years of public broadcasting experience. A master's degree is preferred, as is experience in higher education. The candidate should be a proven self-starter accomplished in an entrepreneurial not-for-profit environment (preferably seven to ten years experience) with a track record of effectively leading an organization through change. The individual should also possess strong communication skills and a demonstrated understanding of and passion for public media with a comfort level speaking to diverse constituencies. A background in community radio would be a plus as would some understanding of new media, including social networking and Web 2.0. An ideal candidate would have at least five years experience in fundraising with demonstrated success in developing partnerships across all sectors and a strong knowledge of financial management and analysis. Given the relationship between KHSU and Humboldt State, the candidate must be able to work collaboratively in a community-based organization which is also part of a public university with constituents, partners and staff from diverse backgrounds. Information and Application Additional information about KHSU-FM may be found at the station's Web site, http://www.khsu.org/. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position includes a generous benefits package. Some travel is required.
Candidates are asked to submit a letter of application and current resume, along with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references who can address the candidate's professional preparation and experience. Please reference where you heard about the position.
First review of applications will begin Oct. 16, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
Email to: hsuhr@humboldt.edu (preferred) or mail to KHSU General Manager c/o Human Resources Humboldt State University 1 Harpst Street Arcata, CA 95521-8299
Equal Employment Opportunity Report
2009 Annual EEO Public File Report
Stations KHSU-FM and KHSR-FM
Humboldt State University, licensee of the stations KHSU-FM and KHSR, is an equal opportunity employer, working to provide broad outreach regarding job vacancies and to encourage a diverse workplace. No organization has requested to be notified of job vacancies.
Period covered: August 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009
The following full-time positions were filled over this period.
1. Director of Development (Hired 1/28/2009)
2. Administrative Assistant (Hired 7/29/09)
Recruitment sources used to fill the above vacancies:
North Coast Journal
145 G Street
Arcata CA 95521
Judy Hodgson
(707) 826-2000
Arcata Eye
PO Box 451
Arcata CA 95518
Terrence McNally
(707) 826-7000
KHSU Website www.khsu.org
Corporation for Public Broadcasting www.cpb.org
DEI Jobline Service http://www.deiworksite.org/
Craigslist
On Air announcement for Development Director
The Administrative Assistant was also advertised in
Times-Standard
P.O. Box 3580,
Eureka, CA 95502-3580
Total number of applicants applied for each vacancy:
* Director of Development - 17
* Administrative Assistant - 40
Total number of applicants interviewed for each vacancy:
* Director of Business Development 6
* Administrative Assistant - 3
KHSU has less than ten employees and operates in a small market. As such, we are required to complete two recruitment initiatives within a two year time period.
For the past two years, the license has engaged in the following initiatives:
1. An internship program with Humboldt State University. This ongoing semester internship program has been in place at the station offered through a regular semester course: the KHSU Experience. Students are given different responsibilities ranging from editing and production to assisting with pledge drives and fund-raising.
2. The stations regularly send employees to training sessions to help employees improve their skills and prepare them for higher level employment. In the past two years, station employees have been sent to: Public Radio Marketing & Development Conference; the Public Radio Programming Conference; and the Grassroots Radio Conference.
