Blue Ridge Public Radio seeks an editor
Blue Ridge Public Radio is hiring an Editor to join the team! The editor will work closely with the BPR News Director to lead a team of five reporters/hosts. The editor will also work closely with the BPR’s Audience department to develop strong news distribution mechanisms. Key job responsibilities: Assign, budget, and edit digital and audio stories Coach reporters and hosts on story pitches and development Provide […]
Blue Ridge Public Radio appoints Sandoval afternoon host and reporter
Blue Ridge Public Radio has hired Jose Sandoval as an afternoon host and reporter. BPR reports: “Sandoval joined BPR on Monday, October 2, and will cover general regional news topics and produce local news reports and newscasts for BPR’s digital and broadcast platforms. He will host Fresh Air and the afternoon newsmagazine All Things Considered, 3 to 6 PM […]
Blue Ridge Public Radio promotes Adams to director of audience
Erin Adams, audience engagement and communication manager at Blue Ridge Public Radio, has taken on the role of director of audience. Adams joined in January 2020 as a membership manager. Previously, she was a digital marketing manager at Oregon-based nonprofit organization NTEN, where she developed website, email and social media content. She also worked at […]
Blue Ridge Public Radio seeks a multimedia reporter
We seek a curious, collaborative, multimedia reporter to cover local issues, events and government with a focus on growth/development. We eagerly welcome individuals with diverse lived experiences and perspectives to enrich our work and bring fresh ideas into our organization. The general assignment reporter reports to the news director and will be expected to file […]
Blue Ridge Public Radio seeks a reporter/host
Blue Ridge Public Radio, an independent, nonprofit news and media organization serving 650,000 people across 14 Appalachian counties in Western North Carolina, is seeking a reporter/host. From their posting: We’re seeking a curious, collaborative multi-media Reporter/Host to cover general news topics of importance to a 14-county region and produce local news reports/casts for digital, social […]
Blue Ridge Public Radio seeks a reporter/host
We’re seeking a curious, collaborative multi-media Reporter/Host to cover general news topics of importance to a 14-county region and produce local news reports/casts for digital, social and broadcast platforms as host of the afternoon news magazine (All Things Considered). We eagerly welcome individuals with diverse lived experiences and perspectives to enrich our work and bring […]
Blue Ridge Public Radio seeks a director of audience
At Blue Ridge Public Radio, you’ll develop strategies and manage, oversee or collaborate with teams to advance activities that drive audience growth in broadcast, digital, social, and in-person. Risk will be encouraged along with mistakes. Essential Duties: Leadership (40%): Set strategic priorities and performance goals for audience growth on multiple platforms. Determine broadcast, social and […]
Blue Ridge Public Radio seeks a news director
We are seeking a collaborative, journalism leader to join our team as News Director. You’ll lead a team of hosts, reporters, freelancers and interns to leverage audience centric tactics to develop local, accountability journalism that responds to community information needs with context, nuance and people-centered storytelling. You’ll support inclusive engagement and solutions journalism practices and […]
Blue Ridge Public Radio seeks a general assignment reporter
We seek a curious, collaborative, multimedia general assignment reporter to cover local issues, events and government in the Asheville metropolitan area. We eagerly welcome individuals with diverse lived experiences and perspectives to enrich our work and bring fresh ideas into our organization. The general assignment reporter reports to the news director and will be expected […]
