Broadcast News Specialist

Salary                  $3,242.00 Monthly                                        Location: Carbondale, Illinois

Job Type              Civil Service                                                     Job Number: 202400517

Department      Broadcasting Service-SIUC      

Opening Date   08/09/2024                                                      Closing Date: 8/19/2024 11:59 PM Central

FLSA                     Non-Exempt                                                    Security/Safety Sensitive: NA

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Description

Under general supervision, to create and produce information programming for a radio station (such as news and public affairs programs) and to supervise persons providing support in the information programming area.

Examples of Duties

• anchors, produces, and/or supervises the production of information programming (such as newscasts, news magazines, interviews, or discussion programs);
• attends and reports on news events as warranted;
• supervises staff members assigned to the information programming area;
• develops programming that meets specific community needs for current events or special interest issues;
• coordinates the submission of materials to networks, stations, and other program distributors;
• performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Any one or any combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:

   1. course work in journalism, communications or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

      • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
      • Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
      • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
      • Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
   2. work experience in broadcast journalism.
2. Two (2) years (24 months) of professional work experience in broadcast journalism.

UPLOAD transcripts to application if using coursework to qualify.

SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.