Spokane Public Radio seeks a reporter/Morning Edition host

Are you an experienced journalist? SPR seeks someone to serve as local host for NPR’s Morning Edition and as a reporter and editor for local news. This person will work both collaboratively and independently with SPR’s award-winning news team to provide content for SPR’s local newscasts as well as provide context to national news.

This person will contribute to regional election coverage, digital audio and occasional video productions for web and broadcast, special programs, and SPR’s website. An ideal candidate would have a curious mind, a desire to connect with listeners, an understanding of SPR’s mission and journalistic ethics.

Essential Duties:

• Host the local segments of NPR’s morning news broadcast weekdays from 5:00 to 9:00 a.m. (The entire shift is likely to run from 4:00 a.m. to noon.)
• Run an audio mixing board.
• Fill local breaks with relevant content (weather, underwriting, forward promotion and pre-recorded promos) and do so according to strict timings.
• Deliver two regional newscasts per hour, using material filed by other journalists combined with your own newswriting, and do so according to strict timings.
• Work with the news director and afternoon editor to coordinate and plan stories and newscasts.
• Report regional stories after your on-air shift for afternoon and morning newscasts.
• Conduct interviews for on-air stories and interview segments.
• Write, edit and post web copy of local stories.
• Participate in on-air fund drives.
• Occasional participation in station outreach events, which occur within and outside of the station itself
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in journalism or related field
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively
• Knowledge of and adherence to journalistic ethics
• Experience in producing and voicing audio for radio
• Strong written and editorial skills
• Proficiency in digital editing software such as Adobe Audition, Hindenburg, or Final Cut
• Strong organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines and work independently

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in broadcasting as an on-air host, operating audio equipment for automated and live broadcasts, digital editing capabilities in audio
• Familiarity with Spokane Public Radio and public radio in general
• Strong understanding of audience-focused engagement
• Knowledge of digital platforms and social media best practices

Pay Range: $48,000-52,000 depending on experience

How to apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, and links to your written and audio work to sprjobs@kpbx.org by January 31, 2024.

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