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KALW Seeks As-Needed Announcers

91.7 KALW seeks talented on-air personalities to serve as announcer operators on an as-needed basis.  The position requires knowledge of broadcast operations, including production of both talk and music programs.  Candidates should have a strong on-air presence and the ability to deliver written copy with fluency.  Knowledge of public radio a plus, as is proximity to KALW’s studios in San Francisco.  Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.  This is an as-needed position; shifts will vary.

Applications are accepted via EdJoin, the job site used by the San Francisco Unified School District, which is KALW’s licensee.  The application deadline is October 15, 2016Click here to apply, and for more information on duties, terms of employment and the application process.

About KALW

KALW is a pioneering broadcaster that has grown into one of the most productive and innovative stations in public radio. 

KALW went on the air in 1941 as the first FM station West of the Mississippi.  In the 1970s it was one of NPR's first affiliates and the West Coast station of record for the BBC World Service. 

In the 21st century, KALW has become a hothouse of original program production, launching the award-winning local newsmagazine Crosscurrentsthe design podcast 99% Invisible, and the Spanish-language narrative journalism program Radio Ambulante.  It is the home of more than a dozen locally-produced music and arts programs, as well as programs driven by community participation, including Your CallPhilosophy Talk, and the collaborative reporting project Hey Area.  

Matt Martin was KALW’s general manager from 2006 through 2018. Under his leadership, KALW grew into one of the most productive and innovative stations in public radio. Programs launched at KALW during Matt’s tenure as GM include the award-winning local newsmagazine Crosscurrents, the design podcast 99% Invisible, and the Spanish-language narrative journalism program Radio Ambulante. He helped create the station’s Audio Academy, a year-long program aimed at developing new talents in public radio, and led the first broad-based strategic planning process in the station’s history.