Review the evidence signals before interviewing. Then use the anchored descriptions—not instinct alone—to choose the score that best matches each answer.
01
Evaluation factor
Body of work
35% weight
Ask for airchecks across dayparts plus links to podcasts, station imaging or livestreams; look for named stations, formats, show tenure and cume or PPM movement.
Evidence to listen for
Has work that exists publicly and can be checked
States what they made versus what they contributed to
Can talk about range as well as their signature style
Knows how the work was received and by whom
Five-point scoring guide
1
Poor
Nothing finished or public; describes intentions rather than output.
2
Needs Improvement
Small or unverifiable body of work; unclear personal contribution.
3
Satisfactory
Real output with adequate range; reception described vaguely.
4
Very Good
Substantial verifiable work with clear ownership and range.
5
Excellent
Supplies unscoped airchecks from real shifts, names format and market, and ties show tenure to measurable ratings or streaming lift.
02
Evaluation factor
Craft and technique
25% weight
Test break construction: talk break length, setting up a bit, phone screening, guest interviews, and hands-on board work in Zetta, NexGen, WideOrbit or Audition.
Evidence to listen for
Can discuss technique concretely rather than in terms of feel or vibe
Names influences and what they took from each
Explains a deliberate choice and the effect it was for
Knows their own weak areas and what they do about them
Five-point scoring guide
1
Poor
No technical vocabulary; cannot discuss choices behind the work.
2
Needs Improvement
Talks in generalities; choices sound accidental.
3
Satisfactory
Solid craft with some ability to explain decisions.
4
Very Good
Articulate about technique and deliberate about effect.
5
Excellent
Explains how they build a 40 second break with a hook and payoff, and runs their own board and edits without an operator.
03
Evaluation factor
Reliability and process
25% weight
Probe prep routine, show clocks, hitting posts, log compliance, FCC content rules, and coverage record for early shifts, remotes and last minute fill-ins.
Evidence to listen for
Meets deadlines and briefs, with evidence
Handles revisions and direction without ego
Describes how they work when the brief is vague or changes late
Has repeat clients, bookings, or collaborators
Five-point scoring guide
1
Poor
Misses commitments; cannot take direction.
2
Needs Improvement
Inconsistent delivery; defensive about revisions.
3
Satisfactory
Reliable on clear briefs; struggles when direction shifts.
4
Very Good
Consistently delivers and adapts; repeat collaborators.
5
Excellent
Keeps a written prep file, hits posts and log times cleanly, and cites years of shifts covered without a missed or late start.
04
Evaluation factor
Presence with an audience
15% weight
Judge live crowd work: station remotes, client appearances, caller handling, and how they sustain a persona across social channels and station events.
Evidence to listen for
Comfortable performing or presenting on demand, including cold
Reads a room and adjusts
Handles a bad night, a difficult client, or a hostile crowd without unravelling
Represents the employer well in front of others
Five-point scoring guide
1
Poor
Cannot perform or present on request; unravels under pressure.
2
Needs Improvement
Rigid delivery; no read of the room.
3
Satisfactory
Competent in familiar settings; less adaptable in new ones.
4
Very Good
Strong presence and adapts to the room.
5
Excellent
Holds a remote crowd and difficult callers with the same voice heard on air, and grows an audience that follows them off-platform.
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