Radio News Director

Arkansas State University • Jonesboro, AR • 8h ago

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4606853

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The Radio News Director is responsible for coordinating the coverage and reporting of major campus and community news stories. This position is governed by Federal Communication Commission (FCC) regulations, state and federal laws, and institution policy. :::

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Generate creative story ideas and concepts; conduct necessary

research and gather data and information for local and regional stories

Write and produce live and recorded local and regional news stories

and features on diverse topics, for broadcast as well as online platforms

Provide leadership and direction for other news staff and student

interns in the development of daily news policy and practices for on-air and online dissemination of news

Establish policies for news coverage of elections, special events,

emergency and disaster coverage, and production of news features

Assist with content management of KASUs social media sites

Maintain the master log of local/regional news coverage, filing the

FCC-required quarterly News & Issues reports in KASUs Public File

Mentor and train student interns and student staff members from the

ASU School of Media & Journalism, as assigned

Assist with station fundraising activities; appear at KASU special

events for members, underwriters and other constituents as directed by the station manager

Other duties as assigned

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Knowledge of news reporting techniques and procedures\ Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures\ Knowledge of station operations and procedures\ Knowledge of Federal Communication Commission rules and regulations relating to radio broadcasting\ Knowledge of news editing techniques\ Ability to plan, organize and coordinate news broadcasts and format\ Ability to supervise the work of subordinates\ Ability to evaluate radio news operations\ Ability to operate radio station broadcast equipment :::

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Monday - Friday\ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.\ Additional hours as requested and/or needed\ Regular and reliable attendance :::

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Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date\ \ Preferred: general knowledge of FCC rules and regulations, journalistic principles and practices, interviewing and reporting skills, web and digital media skills, judgment and critical thinking skills\ \ We are seeking a qualified professional who is passionate about making a meaningful impact through their work.\ \ Arkansas State University offers excellent employee benefit options, including retirement plans, health and life insurance packages, supplemental benefit options, along with perks such as tuition discounts and competitive vacation and sick leave.\ \ The city of Jonesboro is a vibrant and growing community with a cost of living that is significantly below the national average. The city boasts excellent educational institutions, two major hospitals, and comprehensive health care services. Residents enjoy a wide variety of shopping and dining options, a well-developed park system, diverse recreational activities, and a thriving arts and entertainment scene :::

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The formal education equivalent of a bachelors degree in broadcasting, journalism, communications, or a related field\ \ Two (2) years of experience in broadcasting or a related area\ \ Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee :::

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