RADIO:
–Openings at WBBM/WCFS, Chicago: Morning drive writer/editor (Job #2024-6521) who will oversee the newsroom during the course of a daypart and will be responsible for creating rundowns, selecting sound to air during newscasts, writing and approving copy and coordinating with the digital content team; as a writer will work off an assigned lineup drawing information from resource copy, the audio file and appropriate network sources; since there is little opportunity for detailed review of copy before airing, writers must “get it right the first time” and be able to work effectively under pressure. Part-time writer/editor (Job #2024-6517)with the same abilities. Dynamic and talented traffic/sports reporter/editor/producer (Job #2024-6515) with at least two years experience who can gather/write/select information to run in radio traffic reports over the air/online/on social media platforms, supervise all traffic operations assets, plan and prepare for upcoming traffic coverage.
Apply online at https://audacyinc.com. EOE. (10/9)
— Openings at WVIK-FM, Rock Island, IL: News director who manages the planning/production/presentation of news on-air and online, including social media sites, and through the use of new and emerging technologies; must train/supervises/evaluate the news department’s professional staff/interns/student workers to ensure adherence to industry best practices, work in cooperation with the general manager to establish and monitor editorial policy/ethical/artistic/technical standards for news programming and participates in public and fundraising events; apply online at https://augustana.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=173496. Local Morning Edition host whose responsibilities include collecting/hosting/sharing a wide variety of local news and information, communicate it in a clear and engaging manner, maintain online presence during this program, help with marketing, participate in online and in-person fundraising activities and work with colleagues to advance WVIK’s mission; full-time work may be available to those candidates who so desire and have strong skills in the areas of journalism, audio production, digital technologies, or broadcast engineering; apply online at https://augustana.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=173495. EOE. (11/6)
— WMBD-AM/FM, Peoria, IL seeks a news director who thinks beyond traditional mindsets, can write/report/present stories and newscasts, is well organized, is a good storyteller, is naturally inquisitive and can embrace new technology. Send an mp3 of your best work, with resume, to WMBD, 331 Fulton St., 12th floor, Peoria, IL 61602 or e-mail jobs.peoria@mwcradio.com. EOE. (10/9)
— Iowa Public Radio (Cedar Rapids, IA) seeks an eastern Iowa reporter, a general assignment position in a gold mine of possible stories about higher education, health care, the environment, with diverse populations and so much more. You’ll join a great team of reporters in four other cities, covering everything from state government, to agriculture, health, the environment and more. Pay $40-45K/year. Apply online at owapublicradio.org. EOE. (10/14)–
SMALL PRINT:
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