Indian River State College is hiring: News Director in Fort Pierce

Job Description

Join the IRSC Team – Exceptional Benefits Await You!

At Indian River State College (IRSC), you’ll do more than just build a career—you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote your well-being, secure your future, and enhance your work-life balance.

Comprehensive Health Coverage

We prioritize your health with Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life insurance and Supplemental plans to help you stay physically and mentally well with access to essential wellness resources.

We offer PPO and HMO plans with an affordable cost. (PPO/HMO option with $50 per month for individual coverage and $180 per month for family coverage)

Retirement Plans for a Secure Future

Plan for a bright future with our robust retirement options, rarely matched in the private sector. Secure your financial future with state retirement options through the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and additional investment opportunities like tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

Generous Paid Time Off

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample vacation, personal, and sick leave. Recharge and return to work refreshed and motivated.

Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on various services, including tickets to popular attractions in the area.

Professional Growth Opportunities

Build your career with purpose by engaging in meaningful projects and professional development opportunities. IRSC provides the tools and support needed to help you reach your full potential.

Join Our Team as the News Director at IRSC Public Media!

Are you passionate about journalism and ready to lead a dynamic newsroom? IRSC Public Media is looking for a dedicated News Director to oversee all news content, both on-air and online. This is your chance to make a significant impact on our community by delivering timely and relevant news.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Your work will directly influence and inform our community.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a team that thrives on delivering high-quality news.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for journalism and community service, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become the News Director at IRSC Public Media and help us make a difference.

Apply Today!

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and overseeing the IRSC Public Media Newsroom and all news content - both on-the-air and online.
• Preparing and overseeing news and public affairs reports and interviews on issues of local and/or regional interests.
• Keeping detailed and current files on matters of interest and potential interests of the listening audience.
• Overseeing in the preparation of local public service announcements.
• Overseeing coverage during Special and Emergency Events such as Elections, Public Forums, Dignitary Visits, and natural disasters including, but not limited to, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and overseeing News Content on IRSC Public Media websites, including preparing and publishing online stories locally and curating stories from other statewide and national broadcast sources.
• Managing and overseeing News Content on Social Media Platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
• Performing staff announcing duties on a daily basis.
• Reading “on air” local newscasts on a daily basis.
• Operating all studio and remote equipment.
• Maintaining wire services.
• Writing, editing, and producing in-depth news and/or public affairs reports.
• Conducting audio interviews.
• Performing live coverage of special events, such as election coverage results and maintaining an archive file of all locally produced public affairs audio reports.
• Developing and maintaining contacts with community leaders and activists.
• Developing a quarterly report on community problems and concerns and a weekly report on local programs IRSC Public Media stations broadcast to address those community problems.
• Required to be on call 24-hours a day, in order to provide coverage of any community emergency, such as hurricane threat, etc. and required to work outside normal business hours should a special news event need to be covered.
• Publishing and updating local news stories on wqcs.org website and Social Media Platforms and publishing out-of-market stories from affiliates across the country and national networks.
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Station Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in radio news reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills to include high ethical journalistic standards with the goal of providing complete, accurate, and balanced coverage of all issues.
• Computer literacy with strong keyboard skills.
• Possess good conversational “sight reading” skills.
• Extensive proven knowledge and experience in writing, announcing, audio editing, and production skills.
• Ability to quickly become well-versed on the governmental, social, political and educational entities that exist in the four-county area.
• Proven experience and ability to operate portable recording equipment and proven skilled in audio editing techniques.
• Ability to quickly learn computer editing techniques.
• Ability to be creative and well-organized.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
• Possess a good sense of what is news and proven experience in how to professionally prepare news reports that are interesting.
• Use of “natural sound” in radio reporting as well as a good voice quality with good articulation.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.