The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
News Director – WUOT FM
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States,
DescriptionNews Director – WUOT FM
Full Time, Exempt, MR12
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
invites applications for the position of News Director for the WUOT FM Radio Station in the College of Communication and Information (CCI).Application Process:
Interested individuals should apply by September 8, 2024.Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. For full consideration, applicants must provide a resume, cover letter, and a minimum of three references. All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position.The anticipated starting salary for this position is
$70,000
to
$75,000
depending on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and suitability.The Position:
WUOT FM, the public radio station licensed to the University of Tennessee and located in Knoxville, seeks a news director who is excited about the prospect of reimagining what a public radio news team can accomplish and who is ready to lead collaborative projects with the College of Communication and Information’s (CCI) Media Center properties producing professional-quality work across platforms.WUOT’s News Director plays the leading role in shaping the editorial vision and strategy of the newsroom. This involves making critical judgments about which stories to cover. The News Director’s editorial discretion also involves safeguarding journalistic integrity and ensuring that our coverage remains uninfluenced by the agendas of funders or the licensee. Additionally, strategic planning is essential, balancing comprehensive coverage of major events like elections while remaining agile enough to respond swiftly to breaking news.This position must have deep knowledge of and commitment to the tenets and ethics of journalism and the role of journalism in society; know how to create innovative content on all platforms; have an understanding and commitment to community engagement.The News Director is expected to:·
Shape and execute WUOT’s editorial vision, strategy, policies, and priorities.·
Develop strategies for implementing journalism that reaches diverse audiences and integrate new and historically underrepresented viewpoints.·
Collaborate with the leadership team regarding WUOT’s online and digital strategy.·
Seek out and lead news collaboration efforts with other stations, student media organizations, and other non-profit organizations.·
Direct and lead overall efforts of the News Department and ensure that content is consistent with the station’s mission, goals, and journalistic standards.·
Be responsible and accountable for the overall quality and performance of the station's news content.·
Direct daily news coverage and lead planning for major news events including elections, legislative sessions, or breaking stories.·
Supervise the newsroom, including editors, reporters, and producers.·
Assign projects or stories and ensure that deadlines are met.·
Develop Newsroom staff by coaching, training, and providing growth opportunities.·
Recruit and manage student interns.·
Critique and edit content to enhance stories, assuring reporters/editors include multiple perspectives while maintaining accuracy, objectivity, and adherence to WUOT’s journalistic standards.·
Understand and incorporate deep knowledge of the area's community neighborhoods, issues, and other special characteristics to direct coverage and story selection.·
Participates in on-air fundraising and community events as needed.·
Other duties as assigned.
QualificationsTo be successful in this role, candidates are required to possess:·
5+ years of experience in news/journalism. A bachelor’s or master’s in journalism, communications, or a related field may be considered in place of minimum experiential requirement.·
Ability to be passionate, resilient, goal-focused, and to think critically.·
Ability to build relationships, effectively communicate, build rapport, and relate well to a diverse range of stakeholders.·
Excellent writing and communication skills, and proven ability to collaborate with internal and external contacts and to consistently work well with a wide range of skilled and creative people.·
Ability to creatively solve problems and be a self-starter with sound judgment.·
Ability to complete multiple tasks by assigned deadlines.·
Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.·
Ability to be a strong team player committed to working with department and station colleagues to achieve collective goals.In addition to the above requirements, our ideal candidate has:·
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.·
Passion for and experience with public broadcasting.·
Knowledge of Knoxville and East Tennessee - the people, music, cultures, issues, and geography.·
Knowledge of FCC guidelines and requirements.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.The College:CCI is part of a Land Grant Institution embedded in communities to make those communities a better place. Our alumni, students, faculty, and staff strive to positively impact the lives of people in our state through our teaching, scholarship, creative work, and through our engagement and service. CCI as a college is well poised to deliver upon all of those areas to become the most nationally distinctive but locally relevant College of Communication and Information in the country.
Job:
Other ProfessionalPrimary Location:
US-Tennessee-knoxvilleOrganization:
Cci RadioSchedule:
Full-timeJob Posting:
Aug 16, 2024, 2:44:12 PM
Full Time, Exempt, MR12
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
invites applications for the position of News Director for the WUOT FM Radio Station in the College of Communication and Information (CCI).Application Process:
Interested individuals should apply by September 8, 2024.Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. For full consideration, applicants must provide a resume, cover letter, and a minimum of three references. All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position.The anticipated starting salary for this position is
$70,000
to
$75,000
depending on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and suitability.The Position:
WUOT FM, the public radio station licensed to the University of Tennessee and located in Knoxville, seeks a news director who is excited about the prospect of reimagining what a public radio news team can accomplish and who is ready to lead collaborative projects with the College of Communication and Information’s (CCI) Media Center properties producing professional-quality work across platforms.WUOT’s News Director plays the leading role in shaping the editorial vision and strategy of the newsroom. This involves making critical judgments about which stories to cover. The News Director’s editorial discretion also involves safeguarding journalistic integrity and ensuring that our coverage remains uninfluenced by the agendas of funders or the licensee. Additionally, strategic planning is essential, balancing comprehensive coverage of major events like elections while remaining agile enough to respond swiftly to breaking news.This position must have deep knowledge of and commitment to the tenets and ethics of journalism and the role of journalism in society; know how to create innovative content on all platforms; have an understanding and commitment to community engagement.The News Director is expected to:·
Shape and execute WUOT’s editorial vision, strategy, policies, and priorities.·
Develop strategies for implementing journalism that reaches diverse audiences and integrate new and historically underrepresented viewpoints.·
Collaborate with the leadership team regarding WUOT’s online and digital strategy.·
Seek out and lead news collaboration efforts with other stations, student media organizations, and other non-profit organizations.·
Direct and lead overall efforts of the News Department and ensure that content is consistent with the station’s mission, goals, and journalistic standards.·
Be responsible and accountable for the overall quality and performance of the station's news content.·
Direct daily news coverage and lead planning for major news events including elections, legislative sessions, or breaking stories.·
Supervise the newsroom, including editors, reporters, and producers.·
Assign projects or stories and ensure that deadlines are met.·
Develop Newsroom staff by coaching, training, and providing growth opportunities.·
Recruit and manage student interns.·
Critique and edit content to enhance stories, assuring reporters/editors include multiple perspectives while maintaining accuracy, objectivity, and adherence to WUOT’s journalistic standards.·
Understand and incorporate deep knowledge of the area's community neighborhoods, issues, and other special characteristics to direct coverage and story selection.·
Participates in on-air fundraising and community events as needed.·
Other duties as assigned.
QualificationsTo be successful in this role, candidates are required to possess:·
5+ years of experience in news/journalism. A bachelor’s or master’s in journalism, communications, or a related field may be considered in place of minimum experiential requirement.·
Ability to be passionate, resilient, goal-focused, and to think critically.·
Ability to build relationships, effectively communicate, build rapport, and relate well to a diverse range of stakeholders.·
Excellent writing and communication skills, and proven ability to collaborate with internal and external contacts and to consistently work well with a wide range of skilled and creative people.·
Ability to creatively solve problems and be a self-starter with sound judgment.·
Ability to complete multiple tasks by assigned deadlines.·
Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.·
Ability to be a strong team player committed to working with department and station colleagues to achieve collective goals.In addition to the above requirements, our ideal candidate has:·
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.·
Passion for and experience with public broadcasting.·
Knowledge of Knoxville and East Tennessee - the people, music, cultures, issues, and geography.·
Knowledge of FCC guidelines and requirements.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.The College:CCI is part of a Land Grant Institution embedded in communities to make those communities a better place. Our alumni, students, faculty, and staff strive to positively impact the lives of people in our state through our teaching, scholarship, creative work, and through our engagement and service. CCI as a college is well poised to deliver upon all of those areas to become the most nationally distinctive but locally relevant College of Communication and Information in the country.
Job:
Other ProfessionalPrimary Location:
US-Tennessee-knoxvilleOrganization:
Cci RadioSchedule:
Full-timeJob Posting:
Aug 16, 2024, 2:44:12 PM