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Montana Public Radio (MTPR) News Director, KUFM

The University of Montana invites applications for a Montana Public Radio (MTPR) News Director for KUFM. The News Director leads MTPR's news operation and oversees journalism across on-air and digital platforms. This position leads MTPR's team of news reporters, producers, and hosts to coordinate daily and long-term coverage. The News Director coordinates with other departments and is a member of MTPR's senior staff, contributing to overall station strategy. This position may be a public representative for MTPR and is a liaison to industry and educational partners.

Responsibilities:

1. Edit newsroom content or delegate those duties.
2. Recruit and supervise newsroom staff and interns.
3. Evaluate news staff performance and provide professional development opportunities.
4. Guide editorial direction of news content for on-air and digital platforms.
5. Track progress and metrics for newsroom initiatives.
6. Engage with the public regarding the newsroom's coverage.
7. Fill in as an on-air news host, report stories, and conduct interviews for on-air and digital platforms as needed.
8. Write grants to benefit the MTPR newsroom.
9. Other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
2. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a newsroom environment.
3. In-depth knowledge of journalism standards and ethics.
4. Strong leadership and team management skills.
5. Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
6. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to develop and implement long-and-short-term plans.
8. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
9. High capacity to organize, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines.
10. Knowledge of trends in journalism, preferably in public media.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Three (3) years of management experience.
2. Experience in public broadcasting.
3. Live radio experience.
4. Knowledge of Montana news and culture.

Position Details:

For required application materials and to learn more about UM and Missoula, please visit and apply at this link.

University of Montana is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/ADA/Veteran's Preference Employer.