Job Description:
Montana Public Radio (MTPR) News Director, KUFM
Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually
Location: Missoula Mountain Campus
Job Type: Contract Professional Full-time
Job Number: 202400282
Sector: UM VP Marketing & Brand Management
Department: Broadcast Media, UM
Closing Date:
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NO - None
Description
The University of Montana invites applications for a News Director for KUFM- Montana Public Radio (MTPR). 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.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
• Edit newsroom content or delegate those duties.
• Recruit and supervise newsroom staff and interns
• Evaluate news staff performance and provide professional development opportunities
• Guide editorial direction of news content for on air and digital platforms.
• Track progress and metrics for newsroom initiatives
• Engage with the public regarding the newsroom's coverage.
• Fill in as an on-air news host, report stories, and conduct interviews for on air and digital platforms as needed
• Write grants to benefit the MTPR newsroom
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related filed
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a newsroom environment
• In-depth knowledge of journalism standards and ethics
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills
• Expectational communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and implement long-and-short-term plans
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High capacity to organize, prioritize, meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of trends in journalism, preferability in public media
Preferred Qualifications
• Three (3) years of management experience
• Experience in public broadcasting
• Live radio experience
• Knowledge of Montana news and culture
Additional Information
Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
A complete application includes:
• Letter of Interest - addressing the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
• Three (3) writing samples and Three (3) short audio samples
The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five https://www.umt.edu/strategy/mission_vision_priorities/default.php: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of "mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM's non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking. Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.
Testing: Individual hiring departments withing the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
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