Job Title: Morning Edition Host and Senior News Producer
Location: New England Public Radio
Job Description: New England Public Radio (88.5FM WFCR and 640AM WNNZ) seeks a creative, motivated reporter/producer to host Morning Edition for its growing news department. In addition to hosting regular newscasts, the host will anchor "Morning Edition Extra," a 20-minute Friday morning local program, and produce high-quality spots, two-ways and features about events and people in western New England. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer and reporter with a conversational, authoritative on-air presence and have the ability to organize and effectively deliver multiple live newscasts.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with three years experience as a radio or television reporter or program host. Excellent communication/language skills and judgment in evaluating and handling news and public information. Ability to: research, report, write, edit, produce and voice high-quality spot and feature material consistent with public radio styles and standards; travel to locations and sources of news stories; work as part of a team; work hours outside the normal business day; work under deadlines.
WFCR is located in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, a region renowned for distinguished educational institutions and a vibrant artistic and cultural life. The area is easily accessible to the major metropolitan centers of the Northeast.
Salary: $44,100 to $54,300
How to Apply: Send cover letter, resume and air check on audio CD (PC compatible) to Search R31870, Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Building, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. Review of applications will begin October 17, 2011 and continue until position is filled. The air check should, if possible, include examples of spot and feature reporting, interviews, and newscast or hosting experience.
Deadline: Oct. 17, 2011
The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Members of Minority Groups are Encouraged to Apply