Iowa Broadcasters Association
News Director
Iowa Broadcasters Association, Iowa, Louisiana, United States, 70647
KILJ Radio is hiring!
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News Director & Morning Show Co-HostKILJ Radio. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
KILJ is an independently owned, locally focused radio station serving southeast Iowa. With both an AM and FM station, we have been providing up-to-date news, sports, weather and community information since 1970. Learn more about us at kilj.com.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Co-host 30 minute morning talk show Monday – Friday with our on-air morning personality.Manage all activities in the news department.Find and report local news. Monday – Saturday. Update news throughout day as necessary.Create news reports in text and audio form that are clear, concise, fair, timely, and accurate on various platforms - radio, website, social media.Direct part-time staff on weekend news reporting. Prep news Saturday and Sunday as needed.Schedule and conduct interviews with community organizations, businesses, and elected officials.Regularly attend and report on public meetings (ie: school board, city, county, utilities) and cover special, primary, and general elections.Identify, build and maintain news-related partnerships and collaborations with relevant agencies, community stakeholders and news sources.Develop marketing strategy for the news department to retain and recruit listeners.Meet deadlines consistently while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.Update and maintain community calendar on kilj.comHelp to manage our social media news content including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Assist with commercial/production work. This includes writing, recording, editing.Learn the station’s software and technology, use and maintain working equipment and help troubleshoot issues.Shifts may include covering breaking news, board operation, engineering programs, live broadcasts, sales remotes, severe weather updates/cancelations and any other duties directed.Maintain Public Inspection File as required by FCC.
CANDIDATE QUALITIESHolds themselves to the highest level of journalistic excellence and maintains a professional demeanor in all situations.Collaborates well in a team but can work independently and take initiative.Demonstrates good judgement, decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.Relates well to a wide variety of people and the world around them.
Applicants with experience in journalism and broadcasting is preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills are a must. Position is full time; and will require some night, weekend, and holiday shifts. This position reports to the general manager. Salary is based on experience.
ApplyPlease submit your cover letter, resume, and demo of your work by 5 pm Friday, October 18, 2024, to Kadie Johannson, General Manager of KILJ, by emailing her at sales@kilj.com. Or in person or by mail to:
KILJ Radio2411 Radio DriveMt. Pleasant, IA 52641#J-18808-Ljbffr
Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
News Director & Morning Show Co-HostKILJ Radio. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
KILJ is an independently owned, locally focused radio station serving southeast Iowa. With both an AM and FM station, we have been providing up-to-date news, sports, weather and community information since 1970. Learn more about us at kilj.com.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Co-host 30 minute morning talk show Monday – Friday with our on-air morning personality.Manage all activities in the news department.Find and report local news. Monday – Saturday. Update news throughout day as necessary.Create news reports in text and audio form that are clear, concise, fair, timely, and accurate on various platforms - radio, website, social media.Direct part-time staff on weekend news reporting. Prep news Saturday and Sunday as needed.Schedule and conduct interviews with community organizations, businesses, and elected officials.Regularly attend and report on public meetings (ie: school board, city, county, utilities) and cover special, primary, and general elections.Identify, build and maintain news-related partnerships and collaborations with relevant agencies, community stakeholders and news sources.Develop marketing strategy for the news department to retain and recruit listeners.Meet deadlines consistently while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.Update and maintain community calendar on kilj.comHelp to manage our social media news content including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Assist with commercial/production work. This includes writing, recording, editing.Learn the station’s software and technology, use and maintain working equipment and help troubleshoot issues.Shifts may include covering breaking news, board operation, engineering programs, live broadcasts, sales remotes, severe weather updates/cancelations and any other duties directed.Maintain Public Inspection File as required by FCC.
CANDIDATE QUALITIESHolds themselves to the highest level of journalistic excellence and maintains a professional demeanor in all situations.Collaborates well in a team but can work independently and take initiative.Demonstrates good judgement, decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.Relates well to a wide variety of people and the world around them.
Applicants with experience in journalism and broadcasting is preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills are a must. Position is full time; and will require some night, weekend, and holiday shifts. This position reports to the general manager. Salary is based on experience.
ApplyPlease submit your cover letter, resume, and demo of your work by 5 pm Friday, October 18, 2024, to Kadie Johannson, General Manager of KILJ, by emailing her at sales@kilj.com. Or in person or by mail to:
KILJ Radio2411 Radio DriveMt. Pleasant, IA 52641#J-18808-Ljbffr