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Job Opportunity: News Director:Lynn Canal BroadcastingJob description: News Director Listing description KHNS Public Radio seeks an energetic and committed News Director. This is a full-time position and is ideal for an independent, ambitious reporter with several years of practice who is looking to take the next step in their career. The News Director is responsible for news broadcasts and assisting in overall news production. The news director may manage additional staff including a full-time reporter and/or intern. Position Summary: » Research, write and produce 3-4 newscasts per week; » Host live and pre-recorded news broadcasts, breaking news and special news coverage » Assist in maintaining lively social media and website presence with news content » Maintain news archives and story files, audio and field equipment » Work with interns and volunteers » Coverage of government, school board and other public interest meetings » Lead a small newsroom (with sometimes just a staff of one) Required Appropriate qualifications: » Reporting practice - Demonstrated expertise in researching, reporting, news writing, interviewing, determining news value and story production » Commitment to independent media with expertise of the legal and ethical aspects of news reporting » capability to work under strict deadlines » capability to work effectively alone and in collaboration with a variety of people, both in groups and one-to-one. Enjoys working in small office environment » Proven capability in organization and time management Desired Appropriate qualifications: » expertise of Alaska and local and regional issues and interests » practice with social media and preparing news for website » Strong on-air presence and audio production practice » practice with live hosting, news broadcasting and talk or call-in show production Email resume, letter of interest, references and three work samples (including at least one audio sample) toE-Mail: gm@khns.orgwith ?Reporter search? in subject line. No phone calls, please. income $50kK-$58K DOE. This is a full-time position with benefits package including reimbursable health insurance, paid holidays and a retirement match. About KHNS and our communities: Anyone who likes outdoor activities will find a home in Haines. Flanked by glaciers and snow-capped mountains, and sliced with multiple river systems, the Chilkat Valley is an outdoor lover's dream. Backcountry skiing and snowboarding, ice climbing, snowshoeing,hiking, biking, berry picking, salmon fishing, canoeing, packrafting, kayaking and campingwill be available in your backyard. An annual beer festival, the Southeast Alaska State Fair, aninternational bike relay and otherevents attractvisitors and athletesfrom across Alaskaand Canada. For a small town, the cultural offerings are varied, and the community has a vibrant arts scene. The Chilkat Center for the Artshosts regular community theater productions,film screenings and music events.Haines hosts the Southeast Alaska State Fair and Beerfest, as well having both a local distillery and brewery. In addition, Haines is a 35-minute flight to Juneau, with road access to Whitehorse, Canada. KHNS was started in 1980 as community radio for the Upper Lynn Canal in Southeast Alaska. KHNS has studios in Haines and Skagway, but our news team primarily works out of Haines, with trips to Skagway as needed. Our station is small but strong and has a committed base of volunteers, members and listeners. KHNS Local News is an integral part of our station's programming. We collaborate with other media and public radio stations around the state. KHNS is a member station of NPR and Alaska Public Media. KHNS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.KHNS is committed to nondiscrimination located on sex, race, creed, religion, national origin, color, discapability, marital status, sexual orientation and gender variance for the purpose of service, employment, membership or leadership abilities, including staff, volunteers, board and persons who receive our services. Organization: Lynn Canal Broadcasting Job Job location: Haines, AK United States Job Job Category: Reporting Employment Type: Full time Hours Per Week: 32.00 Send Application Materials To: gm@khns.org Minimum income: $50,000.00 Maximum income: $58,000.00 Website: khns.org Email address: E-Mail: gm@khns.org Job Field: Radio and Television
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