Spokane Public Radio Position

Posted 4/11/08 - Open until filled
RADIO NEWS REPORTER/REGIONAL NEWS BUREAU CHIEF

Official Title: Radio News Reporter
Appointment: Administrative/Professional
Status: Full-time
Organization: Spokane Public Radio
Location: Coeur D'Alene
Reports To: News Director, Spokane Public Radio
(Edited by Northwest Public Affairs Network Editor)

Duties & Responsibilities: Gather, write, edit and produce radio news stories. Produce spot and feature reports for use in newscasts and in public affairs programs for Spokane Public Radio and Northwest Public Affairs Network [NPAN] stations. Maintain Coeur D'Alene studio facilities. Perform other duties as assigned, including participating in Spokane Public Radio events and on-air fundraising efforts.

Knowledge, skills, & abilities: Demonstrated experience producing news in a newsroom environment on a daily basis. Demonstrated skills in interpersonal communications. Ability to write, produce, edit, and deliver spot and feature news reports. Ability to operate standard and digital radio equipment. Computer competency and experience with digital editing programs. Bilingual, Spanish/English speaker a plus.

Essential Work Competencies: Self-starter able to make complex decisions without direct supervision. Ability to operate within a fast-moving environment, which includes team members who are geographically separated from each other. Proven news judgement and ability to maintain high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including the highest standards of balance and fairness. Ability to form strong relationships with relevant local decision makers. Ability to generate story ideas and develop story projects. Excellent oral and written skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Must have on-air presence compatible with Spokane Public Radio and NPR sound.

WORK CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Extended work on the telephone and computer required. Travel using personal vehicles required. Must have valid driver's license. Hours may vary according to news demands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree in broadcasting, mass communications or closely related field and two years full-time professional reporting experience; this includes experience in a newsroom environment gathering, writing, editing and producing news, spot and feature reports; and a valid driver's license. Experience in print, television or radio news reporting beyond the 2 year minimum can substitute for education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in public radio news reporting. Familiarity with the issues and cultural geography of Idaho, Washington and Oregon desired.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, audition CD, and references to: Spokane Public Radio HR, Attention: CDA Bureau Search, 2319 N. Monroe St. Spokane, WA 99205.

Application review begins April 30, 2008. CDs will not be returned. Spokane Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.