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Arizona Public Media

Arizona Public Media (AZPM) is seeking "on call" freelance Host/Presenters to stand in for the regular Host/Presenter during vacations, illnesses, or other planned or unplanned absences. Multiple opportunities exist for qualified candidates. The Host/Presenter is an experienced broadcast journalist with deep knowledge of Science and Health, demonstrable multi-media skills, strong news judgment, excellent interviewing and writing skills, a commanding but personable on-air presence, extensive experience in in-field reporting, and naturally inclined to report via social media. The successful candidate will fill in for the regular host of Arizona Illustrated "Science" on PBS channel 6 on an "on call" basis as needed, will conduct on-camera introductions to the program and program segments, and will conduct one guest interview in the studio or in the field for the edition for which he or she acts as the substitute host/presenter. 

Duties and Responsibilities

* Hosts the "Science" edition of AZ Illustrated when called upon to stand in for the regular host. * Conducts on-camera introductions to the program and program segments. * As fill-in host, conducts one guest interview each week in the studio or in the field. * Participates in any editorial meetings scheduled during the week(s) in which he or she acts as fill-in. * Works closely with the AZ Illustrated Science Producer, editorial team, and technical staff. * Conducts reporting as appropriate. * Ensures accuracy, clarity, and timeliness of relevant episode segments. * Provides contacts to science and health experts and potential story subjects. * Assists with series promotion. *Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in a related field. * Must have in-depth knowledge and appreciation of science and health-related activities in Southern Arizona, nationally, and internationally. * Must have a commanding but personable on-air presence. * Must have excellent live interviewing skills. * Must have excellent editorial and communication skills. * Must have strong news judgment. * Must have the ability to work under strict deadline conditions. 

Preferred Qualifications

* Must have strong knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics and standards. * Experience with Microsoft Word, database software, spreadsheets, email, and internet capabilities. * Demonstrated writing and editing ability. * Ability to work under strict deadline conditions. * Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

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