Working/Functional Title
News Editor
Position Summary
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is the primary editor for all content produced by the WKAR news team. You are also expected to produce news content as directed by the news director and fill in as host when needed.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES
- Copy and Audio Editing (60%)
- Serves as primary editor of WKAR news content, providing feedback and coaching to new staff before, during, and after the news gathering process
- Works closely with news staff to develop story ideas and establish deadlines
- Ensures content meets NPR standards
- Directs and assists news team in formatting content for multi-media distribution and schedules content distribution
- In consultation with the news director and the news team, establishes editing process workflows and standard practices
- Works collaboratively with the news director to improve newsroom work processes that increase quality and quantity of news product
Producing news stories, fill-in hosting (30%)
- Pitches and produces spots and long-form stories as time allows
- Fills in as local host on All Things Considered and Morning Edition as needed
Community Relations and Support (10%)
- Supports WKAR’s responsive, engaged connection with community and audience by attending community events and engaging community partners.
- Participates in fundraising activities at WKAR and in the community
- Participates in special projects as required
This position currently has opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days per week in-office. Remote work agreements are continuously reviewed and subject to change based on the needs of the organization and guidance provided by the College of Communication Arts & Sciences and Michigan State University.
COMMUNICATION / INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Scope of interactions
Internal: Continual contact with employees at all levels, requiring strong communication skills in order to motivate departments and individuals to complete projects and meet deadlines
External: Extensive, complex contact with numerous outside individuals and organizations, requiring high levels of professionalism, polish, courtesy, and tact in order to best represent the organization and move forward to achieve objectives
Direction received: Reports directly to WKAR News Director and receives guidance regarding overall strategic plan and desired outcomes
CORE HOURS OF WORK
9:00am-6:00m M-F. This position requires evening and weekend work depending on coverage needs and station requirements. While there are core hours for the position, the successful candidate should be prepared to work a flexible schedule – as directed by the News Director – that may include occasional fundraising meetings, special broadcasts, and evening edits.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Journalism, English, Communications, Public Relations, or related Liberal Arts program; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in academic organization and procedures, editing a variety of formats, such as news releases, research papers, and feature articles; and knowledge of design and printing techniques; word processing, desktop publishing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software; may require experience in supervision and experience with web site design, maintenance and communication; may require the ability to read, write, and translate one or more foreign languages; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in journalism, broadcasting, or related field
- Demonstrated ability to edit news copy
- At least three years’ experience in a radio, print, or digital newsroom
- Experience using an online content management system and social media platforms
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of three years’ experience editing news copy, hosting or reporting
- Proficiency with Grove content management system and Adobe Creative Cloud or other Digital Audio Workspace
- Superior research and writing skills
- Confident decision maker
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and personalities
- Comfortable initiating and implementing novel approaches to reporting, outreach, and fundraising.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Please submit cover letter, resume and work samples for consideration.
Work Hours
9:00am-6:00m M-F. This position requires evening and weekend work depending on coverage needs and station requirements.
Website
https://www.wkar.org/
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding Eligibility ends September 24, 2024 at 11:55 PM
