Colorado Press Association
KGNU Community Radio seeks a News Director KGNU Community Radio Community Radio
Colorado Press Association, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80920
Job Title:
News & Public Affairs Director
Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below.
Department:
News Department
Reports To:
Station Manager
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Hours:
FULL TIME, may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or flexible hours
Positions Supervised:
Associate News Producer, Climate & Environment Reporter, volunteer news and public affairs producers, news department interns
Location:
Based in Boulder, CO
Travel:
Limited Regional, Frequent Local
Position Summary
The KGNU News & Public Affairs Director is a dynamic, energetic, creative, team-oriented, and talented individual responsible for leading KGNU’s award-winning News Department. The News Director is responsible for coordinating and guiding the editorial agenda, overall direction, and day-to-day operations of the KGNU News Department. The News Director must excel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, collaborative environment.
The ideal candidate is a superb journalist and experienced manager with excellent organizational skills and high journalistic standards who brings an inspiring, social, and racial equity-centered editorial vision that will address local news and information gaps with the skills to implement a strategy to achieve it. Our newsroom prioritizes community relevance and engagement.
The News Director leads KGNU’s daily local news coverage across all platforms: radio, podcast, web, social media, and multimedia. The News Director will drive the daily reporting with a combination of energy and calm, creativity and consistency. The News Director will ensure that news coverage and public affairs programming reflect the highest standards of journalistic ethics, audio production, and public service to the KGNU audience and the communities we serve.
The News Director manages our small but mighty team of staff reporters and producers; while providing journalistic guidance, coordination, training, and management of our volunteer reporters, producers, hosts, and interns.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include (but may not be limited to):
News Department Management/Leadership
Lead and Manage the overall direction of the KGNU News Department
Supervise and manage all news department employees, volunteers, and interns
Maintain the utmost Editorial Integrity across the News Department
News & Public Affairs Programming
Uphold and lead editorial direction of KGNU News & Public Affairs Programming
Develop and maintain KGNU News & Public Affairs online/digital presence
Find, develop, and recommend News Programming, including recommendations to the overall News & Public Affairs program schedule
Develop and coordinate News Department Special Programming (Fund Drives, Election Coverage, Occasional Pre-Emptions)
Production
Uphold and ensure editorial standards of daily News & Public Affairs content production
Coordinate, Produce, and Host Morning News Programming
Coordinate, Develop, and Produce News, Public Affairs, Special, and Election Coverage
Coordinate and Produce Fund Drive Specials for the News Department, including live on-air pitching
Support and Train Volunteers/Interns in the News Department
Train volunteers who contribute to local news & public affairs content production
Maintain an active intern program for the News Department
Develop Strategic News Partnerships and Community Engagement
Represent the KGNU News Department with integrity, respect, and the highest standards
Work with local organizations to develop relevant reporting partnerships
Host community engagement opportunities to gain insight into community information needs
The Qualifications listed below represent the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of related newsroom experience (reporting, editorial, production)
Minimum 3 years experience in broadcast media production (producing, hosting, reporting, editing)
Extraordinary interviewing skills, with a positive, inquisitive, and personable presence
Superb verbal and written communication skills
Superb editorial integrity and skills
Demonstrated Excellence in digital audio editing (Audition, Soundforge, Audacity, Hindenburg…)
High proficiency in office suites; excel, word, Google Docs/Drive
Proficiency in project management suites (Asana, Airtable, Coda, Trello, etc)
Demonstrated experience developing strategies to meet local news and information needs
Proven history of implementing or managing online and Social Media news distribution strategies
Proficiency in tracking goals & results, generating accurate reports, and recommending direction
Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to efficiently carry out multiple activities and responsibilities in one job
Proven Project Management experience
Proven track record working effectively and enthusiastically in collaboration with and managing a wide variety of people of all ages and backgrounds, both in group settings and one-to-one
Available to work outside of regular hours during required special news coverage cycles, fundraising campaigns, and community events
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual Spanish and English Fluency is an extremely valued skill for this role
Demonstrated commitment to independent media
Prior experience working in and passion for community or public radio & broadcasting
Experience developing and editing multimedia, photos, graphics, or video with multimedia software (Photoshop, Premier) for digital publication
Experience publishing to podcast platforms and proven podcast distribution strategies
Prior experience publishing to WordPress and online platforms (CorePublisher, Joomla)
Experience using MailChimp or similar electronic newsletter interfaces
Demonstrated experience working with and coordinating volunteers.
Prior experience with conflict resolution
Prior experience developing training resources for media-makers
Knowledge and understanding of the Colorado media landscape and local issues
Related Experience:
On-air public broadcasting, news collection, reporting, general management (community or public media)
Hours, Compensation, and Benefits (Full Time)
Full Time
– including early weekday mornings, some evenings and weekends (requiring flexibility)
$55,000 – $63,500 Base Salary commensurate with experience
KGNU values its employees. This position comes with comprehensive health insurance with multiple plan options and optional add-ons, and a generous and flexible PTO policy, among other station benefits.
This full-time position is based at KGNU’s Boulder, CO studios.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING:
Please submit a
cover letter (2 pages max) , a current up-to-date
résumé , links to
three (3) audio samples of related past on-air hosting work , links to
two (2) written samples , and contact information for
three professional references
(relevant to this job opening).
In your cover letter please address how the skills, experience, and qualifications that you possess:
make you qualified for the demands of this leadership position; how you would contribute to creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying; your strategic approach to ensure KGNU fills the gaps of the local news and informational needs of the growing and diverse communities we serve; and your vision for taking the KGNU News Department into a new era.
All Submissions should be made by
email ONLY
to
job@kgnu.org
and directed to the
KGNU News & Public Affairs Director Search Committee. No phone calls, please.
Application Deadline:
Applications submitted by February 5, 2024, will be given priority for review.
Position Open Until Filled.
The need is immediate.
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive.
Interviews will be scheduled accordingly.
An automatic confirmation will be sent to each individual who applies.
ONLY APPLICANTS INVITED TO INTERVIEW
FOR THE POSITION
WILL BE CONTACTED
BY EMAIL OR PHONE
after review of their application.
KGNU is committed to creating and supporting a culturally inclusive environment through diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
KGNU is committed to providing an Equal Employment Opportunity and environment that is free from bullying, discrimination, and/or harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. We
strongly
encourage applications from people of all genders, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and people with disabilities.
Application Checklist:
1) Current Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter( 2 pages max ): addressing the questions cited above
3) Contact Information for three professional references
4) Attach or Link to
three (3) short audio samples of past on-air hosting work
5) Attach or Link to
two (2) written samples of your journalistic work
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News & Public Affairs Director
Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below.
Department:
News Department
Reports To:
Station Manager
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Hours:
FULL TIME, may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or flexible hours
Positions Supervised:
Associate News Producer, Climate & Environment Reporter, volunteer news and public affairs producers, news department interns
Location:
Based in Boulder, CO
Travel:
Limited Regional, Frequent Local
Position Summary
The KGNU News & Public Affairs Director is a dynamic, energetic, creative, team-oriented, and talented individual responsible for leading KGNU’s award-winning News Department. The News Director is responsible for coordinating and guiding the editorial agenda, overall direction, and day-to-day operations of the KGNU News Department. The News Director must excel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, collaborative environment.
The ideal candidate is a superb journalist and experienced manager with excellent organizational skills and high journalistic standards who brings an inspiring, social, and racial equity-centered editorial vision that will address local news and information gaps with the skills to implement a strategy to achieve it. Our newsroom prioritizes community relevance and engagement.
The News Director leads KGNU’s daily local news coverage across all platforms: radio, podcast, web, social media, and multimedia. The News Director will drive the daily reporting with a combination of energy and calm, creativity and consistency. The News Director will ensure that news coverage and public affairs programming reflect the highest standards of journalistic ethics, audio production, and public service to the KGNU audience and the communities we serve.
The News Director manages our small but mighty team of staff reporters and producers; while providing journalistic guidance, coordination, training, and management of our volunteer reporters, producers, hosts, and interns.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include (but may not be limited to):
News Department Management/Leadership
Lead and Manage the overall direction of the KGNU News Department
Supervise and manage all news department employees, volunteers, and interns
Maintain the utmost Editorial Integrity across the News Department
News & Public Affairs Programming
Uphold and lead editorial direction of KGNU News & Public Affairs Programming
Develop and maintain KGNU News & Public Affairs online/digital presence
Find, develop, and recommend News Programming, including recommendations to the overall News & Public Affairs program schedule
Develop and coordinate News Department Special Programming (Fund Drives, Election Coverage, Occasional Pre-Emptions)
Production
Uphold and ensure editorial standards of daily News & Public Affairs content production
Coordinate, Produce, and Host Morning News Programming
Coordinate, Develop, and Produce News, Public Affairs, Special, and Election Coverage
Coordinate and Produce Fund Drive Specials for the News Department, including live on-air pitching
Support and Train Volunteers/Interns in the News Department
Train volunteers who contribute to local news & public affairs content production
Maintain an active intern program for the News Department
Develop Strategic News Partnerships and Community Engagement
Represent the KGNU News Department with integrity, respect, and the highest standards
Work with local organizations to develop relevant reporting partnerships
Host community engagement opportunities to gain insight into community information needs
The Qualifications listed below represent the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of related newsroom experience (reporting, editorial, production)
Minimum 3 years experience in broadcast media production (producing, hosting, reporting, editing)
Extraordinary interviewing skills, with a positive, inquisitive, and personable presence
Superb verbal and written communication skills
Superb editorial integrity and skills
Demonstrated Excellence in digital audio editing (Audition, Soundforge, Audacity, Hindenburg…)
High proficiency in office suites; excel, word, Google Docs/Drive
Proficiency in project management suites (Asana, Airtable, Coda, Trello, etc)
Demonstrated experience developing strategies to meet local news and information needs
Proven history of implementing or managing online and Social Media news distribution strategies
Proficiency in tracking goals & results, generating accurate reports, and recommending direction
Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to efficiently carry out multiple activities and responsibilities in one job
Proven Project Management experience
Proven track record working effectively and enthusiastically in collaboration with and managing a wide variety of people of all ages and backgrounds, both in group settings and one-to-one
Available to work outside of regular hours during required special news coverage cycles, fundraising campaigns, and community events
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual Spanish and English Fluency is an extremely valued skill for this role
Demonstrated commitment to independent media
Prior experience working in and passion for community or public radio & broadcasting
Experience developing and editing multimedia, photos, graphics, or video with multimedia software (Photoshop, Premier) for digital publication
Experience publishing to podcast platforms and proven podcast distribution strategies
Prior experience publishing to WordPress and online platforms (CorePublisher, Joomla)
Experience using MailChimp or similar electronic newsletter interfaces
Demonstrated experience working with and coordinating volunteers.
Prior experience with conflict resolution
Prior experience developing training resources for media-makers
Knowledge and understanding of the Colorado media landscape and local issues
Related Experience:
On-air public broadcasting, news collection, reporting, general management (community or public media)
Hours, Compensation, and Benefits (Full Time)
Full Time
– including early weekday mornings, some evenings and weekends (requiring flexibility)
$55,000 – $63,500 Base Salary commensurate with experience
KGNU values its employees. This position comes with comprehensive health insurance with multiple plan options and optional add-ons, and a generous and flexible PTO policy, among other station benefits.
This full-time position is based at KGNU’s Boulder, CO studios.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING:
Please submit a
cover letter (2 pages max) , a current up-to-date
résumé , links to
three (3) audio samples of related past on-air hosting work , links to
two (2) written samples , and contact information for
three professional references
(relevant to this job opening).
In your cover letter please address how the skills, experience, and qualifications that you possess:
make you qualified for the demands of this leadership position; how you would contribute to creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying; your strategic approach to ensure KGNU fills the gaps of the local news and informational needs of the growing and diverse communities we serve; and your vision for taking the KGNU News Department into a new era.
All Submissions should be made by
email ONLY
to
job@kgnu.org
and directed to the
KGNU News & Public Affairs Director Search Committee. No phone calls, please.
Application Deadline:
Applications submitted by February 5, 2024, will be given priority for review.
Position Open Until Filled.
The need is immediate.
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive.
Interviews will be scheduled accordingly.
An automatic confirmation will be sent to each individual who applies.
ONLY APPLICANTS INVITED TO INTERVIEW
FOR THE POSITION
WILL BE CONTACTED
BY EMAIL OR PHONE
after review of their application.
KGNU is committed to creating and supporting a culturally inclusive environment through diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
KGNU is committed to providing an Equal Employment Opportunity and environment that is free from bullying, discrimination, and/or harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. We
strongly
encourage applications from people of all genders, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and people with disabilities.
Application Checklist:
1) Current Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter( 2 pages max ): addressing the questions cited above
3) Contact Information for three professional references
4) Attach or Link to
three (3) short audio samples of past on-air hosting work
5) Attach or Link to
two (2) written samples of your journalistic work
#J-18808-Ljbffr