90.5
FM WRTE Radio Arte
Journalism
and Media Training Program
Deadline
for application: September 22nd, 2008
Radio Arte is looking for
part-time producers (10 hours/ wk.) that will support a group of 5-8
youth (15-23) in the production of Radio Arte’s public
affairs programming. Youth participants are graduate’s and
volunteers of Radio Arte’s Journalism and Media Training Program
and produce programs such as First Voice/Primera Voz and
Homofrecuencia.
Responsibilities
would include:
Hosting
editorial/planning meetings with youth
Supporting
the research necessary for interviews, informational segments, and
commentaries,
Maintaining
the show's website with monthly updates and featured segments,
Maintaining
show archives and podcasts
Networking
with youth groups and ally organizations
General
qualifications of an ideal candidate:
(Although
there are specific skills necessary to support each one of the shows,
there are some general qualifications. Please look at the specifics
for each of the shows s below)
Have
experience working with youth ages 15-23
Have
a substantial knowledge of issues facing Latino youth, including
immigration, ageism, sexism, homophobia, etc
Experience
working in media, journalism
Audio
digital production skills desired, but not required
Excellent
research skills, particularly around issues of social justice
Be
committed to supporting youth voices, and youth-led work
First Voice: First
Voice (FV) is the English-language edition of First Voice/ Primera
Voz, a public affairs radio show focused on issues of social justice
and the First amendment. FV airs Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 to 7:00
PM. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Primera
Voz: Primera Voz (PV) is the Spanish-language edition of
First Voice/ Primera Voz, a public affairs radio show focused on
issues of social justice and the fFrst amendment. It is the only
bi-weekly Spanish-language radio show produced for and by youth in
the U.S. PV airs Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 to 7:00 PM. ADDITIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS: Ideal candidate must be fluent in Spanish,
English-language fluency desired. Knowledge of issues faced by
immigrant youth, particularly undocumented immigrants.
Homofrecuencia:
Homofrecuencia is the nation’s only Spanish-language radio show for
and by gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning
(LGBTQ) youth. HF airs weekly on Mondays, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATINOS: Ideal candidate must be fluent in
Spanish, English-language fluency desired. Must be familiar with
issues facing LGBTQ youth, including immigrant, and Spanish-speaking
youth. Familiarity with the LGBTQ Chicago community, and national
Latino LGBTQ community extremely desired.
Hourly salary commensurate with
experience. We are looking to select and hire a candidate by
September 2008. To apply please send cover letter and resume to
[EMAIL PROTECTED],
or 1401 W. 18th Street. Chicago, IL. 60608.
ABOUT RADIO ARTE: 90.5 WRTE-FM
Radio Arte is the only Latino-owned, bilingual, youth-driven public
radio station that works to advance the voices of our multi-layered
society. Through socially conscious journalism, media-literacy
training and programming, Radio Arte strives to showcase music,
issues, events, and community forums that are representative of
Mexican/Latino culture; and provide professional skills &
leadership training for youth and adults. More information at
www.wrte.org.
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