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Date Posted: 2/16/2010

Position Title:News Host/Reporter

Organization:  WBAA AM and FM

Description: Serve as local news host and general announcer. Serve as assistant  news assignments editor. Conduct interviews, edit and produce news reports and feature reports. Host duties include editorial control of local news content, initiating local news coverage based on analysis and interpretation of public events and issues, gathering, writing, editing and delivering news.

Required: Bachelor's degree in communication or related area. Three years experience as a news producer/reporter, feature producer and interviewer. Excellent verbal/written communication skills, strong interviewing skills. Proficiency with personal computer  and related software skills. General radio announcing/hosting skills. Ability to use standard broadcast equipment.  FLSA: Exempt (not eligible for overtime). TIAA/CREF contribution waiting period. A check of criminal conviction records and a motor vehicle report check will be made for employment in this position.

Salary: N/A

How to Apply: Applications must be made online at: http://www.purdue.edu/hr/Employment/. Click on "Staff Positions", then "Basic Search", and under "Job Number" type: 1000069. Telephone or email inquiries only to Mike Loizzo, mloizzo@purdue.edu.

Contact: Mike Loizzo, 765-494-3969

Deadline for Application: March 31, 2010: Open until filled.

AA/EEO:  Purdue University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.