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Radio News Reporter/ Announcer

KEDT-TV
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Position/Title:                          News Reporter/ Announcer

 

Reports To:                             Radio Program Director

 

Hours:                                     Full-Time and Part-time position available 

 

Area of Responsibility:            News Reporting, Primary beat is initially local and regional government     

 

Responsibilities:

 

  1. Primary initial position is coverage of local and regional government news as assigned by Program Director or News Director.  The reporter proposes, researches and develops news stories for KEDT’s broadcast channels and digital media platforms 

 

  1. Fills in as substitute host for other radio programs, as needed.  Agrees to occasionally be ON-CALL during weekday and weekend hours, when required.

 

  1. Assists with other radio station operations, such as setting the Automation system,          audio production of On-Air Promos and Station Breaks.

 

  1. Assists in all aspects of preparation for On-Air Membership campaigns, membership drives and other fundraising functions.

 

  1. Represents KEDT-FM/KVRT-FM/KEDT-TV at all station events.

 

  1. Assists Program Director in archiving programs, as required.

 

  1. Assists in writing and recording promotional spots.

 

  1. Assists with TV production and station special events 

 

  1. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

 

  1. Minimum 1 year on-air broadcast experience, board operations and radio production.

 

  1. Working knowledge of foreign languages, especially Spanish pronunciations.

 

  1. Broadcast journalism or news background preferred.

 

  1. Excellent oral and writing communication skills.

 

  1. Self-starter/arrives at work on-time and is able to work independently and in a team environment

 

  1. Strong people skills and ability to interact with the public.

 

  1. Flexible personal schedule.

 

  1. Good morning, afternoon and evening voice, and is awake in the morning as required.

 

  1. Working knowledge of computers and computer operating systems.

 

  1.  Working knowledge of Public Radio programs, practices, procedures 

 

  1. Working knowledge of FCC requirements and regulations regarding Public    Radio is a plus.

 

  1.   On-air fundraising experience, a plus.

 

  1.   Digital Media experience, a plus

 

  1.   Able to pass employment drug screening  

 

  1.   Valid Texas Driver’s License and reliable transportation.