Morehead State University
News Reporter (FWS)
Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky, United States, 40351
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Posting Details
Position TypeFederal Work-Study
Job TitleNews Reporter (FWS)
Posting Number
Grade/LevelLevel 4 - Specialized Student Assistant
Hourly Rate for Job Posting9.50
Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position
Posting CategoryStudent - Federal
Position details
Job Summary
Performs tasks that are complex and require the application of specialized skills or experience in a wide range of problem-solving situations. Positions are typically research or supervision related and require an advanced skill set.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesGathers, writes, and edits news stories for broadcast and on the station's website (online)Plans, coordinates, conducts, and records interviews for news storiesRecords, edits and produces audio for broadcast and onlineServes as anchor and/or co-anchor for daily newscasts, Midday News and/or Mountain EditionPlans, coordinates, records, edits, and produces long-form reports and features for broadcast and onlineSubmits data, and archives news stories to comply with Federal Communication Commission guidelines
• Regularly maintains the office environment by organizing and filing paperwork, equipment and suppliesServes as studio announcer, audio engineer, and production assistant as neededParticipates in station-related activities (fundraisers, station tours, open houses, staff meetings)Complies with Morehead State University (MSU), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and other local, state and/or national regulationsAssists in training student work-studies, interns and/or volunteersPerforms other job-related duties assigned by the News Director and/or Assistant News Director
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Feedback and coaching as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Basic knowledge of computers for word processing, data management, and digital editing. Experience or interest in learning communication skills including interviewing, listening, and story writing. Well-organized, ability to process and relay information, good written and oral skills with a clear speaking style, able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Experience or interest in learning to operate highly technical office, studio, and portable audio equipment. Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Working Conditions
Modern equipment, supportive staff, adequate resources, and good office accommodations. Office, newsroom, and audio production facilities are shared with other personnel, which sometimes limits access. Last minute news stories and on-air deadlines often creates added pressures. Occasionally asked to work during emergencies or holidays. Exposure to weather, crowds, enclosed locations, and travel may occur in gathering on-site news stories. Early morning, late evening, and weekend hours may be required. Interacts with local, regional and state news sources, public officials, general public, and other external entities.
Special Information/Instructions to Applicants
To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the
Next
button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting to Human Resources, you must go to the
Posting Summary Page
by clicking on the
Next
button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.
Posting Details
Position TypeFederal Work-Study
Job TitleNews Reporter (FWS)
Posting Number
Grade/LevelLevel 4 - Specialized Student Assistant
Hourly Rate for Job Posting9.50
Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position
Posting CategoryStudent - Federal
Position details
Job Summary
Performs tasks that are complex and require the application of specialized skills or experience in a wide range of problem-solving situations. Positions are typically research or supervision related and require an advanced skill set.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesGathers, writes, and edits news stories for broadcast and on the station's website (online)Plans, coordinates, conducts, and records interviews for news storiesRecords, edits and produces audio for broadcast and onlineServes as anchor and/or co-anchor for daily newscasts, Midday News and/or Mountain EditionPlans, coordinates, records, edits, and produces long-form reports and features for broadcast and onlineSubmits data, and archives news stories to comply with Federal Communication Commission guidelines
• Regularly maintains the office environment by organizing and filing paperwork, equipment and suppliesServes as studio announcer, audio engineer, and production assistant as neededParticipates in station-related activities (fundraisers, station tours, open houses, staff meetings)Complies with Morehead State University (MSU), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and other local, state and/or national regulationsAssists in training student work-studies, interns and/or volunteersPerforms other job-related duties assigned by the News Director and/or Assistant News Director
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Feedback and coaching as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Basic knowledge of computers for word processing, data management, and digital editing. Experience or interest in learning communication skills including interviewing, listening, and story writing. Well-organized, ability to process and relay information, good written and oral skills with a clear speaking style, able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Experience or interest in learning to operate highly technical office, studio, and portable audio equipment. Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Working Conditions
Modern equipment, supportive staff, adequate resources, and good office accommodations. Office, newsroom, and audio production facilities are shared with other personnel, which sometimes limits access. Last minute news stories and on-air deadlines often creates added pressures. Occasionally asked to work during emergencies or holidays. Exposure to weather, crowds, enclosed locations, and travel may occur in gathering on-site news stories. Early morning, late evening, and weekend hours may be required. Interacts with local, regional and state news sources, public officials, general public, and other external entities.
Special Information/Instructions to Applicants