Community Engagement Producer

Alaska Broadcasters Association - Anchorage, AK

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Anchorage, AK

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The KXLL Community Engagement Producer is a creative media role focused on producing and hosting a live music show that reflects the values of KXLL, Juneau's only AAA music station. This position involves engaging with the local community, spotlighting diverse artists, and contributing to the station's mission of promoting music and arts in Juneau. The role is part-time with the potential to become full-time, and it emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and a passion for music across various genres.

Responsibilities

• Produce and host a live, on-air music show, following a weekly production schedule.
• Research and book guests for interview segments.
• Interview local and visiting musicians, artists, and others about relevant community events.
• Actively engage in the Juneau community in-person and on social media, including hosting a station booth at festivals and introducing local music performances.
• Support the KXLL volunteer program through recruitment and training, with support from the KXLL Music Director and other KTOO staff.
• Support the station's on-air fundraising efforts.
• Work across departments on other station projects.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of and passion for contemporary music spanning multiple genres.
• Broad understanding of and passion for engaging with the arts, culture, and music in Juneau and beyond.
• Lived experience and/or ability to authentically engage with people and artists from diverse cultures and worldviews.
• Ability and/or willingness to learn basic Lingít phrases for on-air pronunciation.
• Experience approaching work with a lens that prioritizes social justice through the arts.
• Ability to collaborate well with co-workers, partner organizations, and community members.
• Ability to work under pressure and on deadline.
• Ability to operate standard media production equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in community engagement or public media production.
• Familiarity with social media strategies for audience engagement.
• Knowledge of local music and arts scene in Juneau.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity retirement plan (KTOO contributes 4% of your salary annually) after year 1
• Life insurance
• Annual leave
• Medical leave
• Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• 11 paid holidays + additional 3 'floating holidays' of your choice
• Time off to vote
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Work from home allowance
• Indigenous language classes