Classical Music Host & Producer Job at Maine Public Broadcasting, Portland, ME

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  • Maine Public Broadcasting
  • Portland, ME

Job Description

Classical Music Host and Producer

Location: Portland or Bangor, Maine

 

Join the Maine Public team as a full-time Classical Music Host and Producer and help spread the joy of classical music! This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing classical service as Maine Public Classical steps up to preserve - and grow appreciation for - classical music, and connect a very loyal audience to our state’s vibrant arts communities.

 

Working with our Manager of Classical Music, and alongside fellow members of the Classical Team, the Host and Producer will bring a personable and conversational approach to engaging listeners and supporters, including both seasoned classical music connoisseurs and those new to and curious about the genre. The Host and Producer will deliver context, connection, and companionship through a variety of work behind the mic, online and on socials. Maine Public Classical serves as a destination for listener discovery – of exciting cultural events across the state, local artists and ensembles, global classical music talent and classical industry news. The Host and Producer will be a vital contributor to making that discovery experience rewarding and enjoyable for listeners.

 

Beyond the Host and Producer’s core responsibility of a daily on-air shift, duties also include hosting and production of a weekly concert program, occasional interviewing of local artists and arts leaders, on-air fundraising, participation in organizational events, representing Maine Public Classical at events around the state, and working to develop the music library. 

 

This position works on-site in our Portland or Bangor Studios,

the general schedule is currently Mondays through Fridays

with occasional nights, weekends, holidays.

 

The successful candidate will thrive in a professional and dynamic environment, work well both in a team and independently, bring passion for classical music, have an appetite to learn and demonstrate a commitment to the mission-driven values of public broadcasting. 

 

Job Requirements: Associate degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least two years’ broadcasting and/or other audio production experience, as well as a classical music background as outlined below.

 

Additional Requirements:


  • Strong familiarity with classical music, its subgenres, and the broader classical music landscape of artists, ensembles and organizations, current and historical.

  • Solid foreign language pronunciation skills.

  • Ability to produce and host both live and voice tracked shows and associated promos.

  • Demonstrated capacity to adapt to and gain proficiency in new technologies.

  • Attention to detail and strong computer, organizational and communication (written, behind-the-mic and public speaking) skills.

  • Flexibility in schedule - to fill in for a live shift on short notice and participate in occasional evening, weekend and/or holiday work.

  • Valid driver’s license - regular travel throughout the state.

  • A pre-employment criminal background check is required.

 

Strongly Preferred:

 


  • Experience in classical music announcing/production/hosting.

  • Proficiency in audio editing, automation and voice tracking software.

  • Familiarity with the Maine arts community.

 

Audio and writing samples will be requested from applicants at a later stage of the recruitment process.

 

Apply online with a cover letter and resume.

by Sunday, March 30, 2025

 

Thinking about Applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply, please remember that applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. Moreover, we provide individualized professional development and are committed to helping our employees grow. Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.

 

About Maine Public: We are a non-profit, community-supported public media organization and the sole provider of statewide (and beyond!) public broadcasting coverage. As one of only seven statewide PBS/NPR joint licensees in the country, Maine Public serves Maine and also reaches most of New Brunswick, Canada, and parts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Through our radio, television, educational, and web services, Maine Public provides ideas, information, and lifelong learning to a diverse public. We are also the backbone of Maine’s Emergency Broadcast System. The majority of our services are available to everyone at no charge, and we broadcast a mix of local and national programming, educational programs, news and public affairs shows, documentaries, and arts and cultural programs. With NPR, PBS, and other partners we strive to be the standard bearer for high-integrity journalism and programming.

 

Every day Maine Public connects the people of Maine and our region to each other and to the world through the open exchange of information, ideas, and cultural content.

 

Maine Public welcomes and encourages candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status or military service record, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values belonging and inclusion.

 

Maine Public is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Maine Public will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department: apply@mainepublic.org, 1-800-884-1717.

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Maine Public Broadcasting

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Holiday work, Shift work, Night shift, Sunday, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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