Date Posted: 6/22/2010
Position Title: News Producer/Director
Organization: WFIU Radio
Description: WFIU Radio and WTIU TV seek a News Producer/Director to join its News Bureau team, consisting of award-winning radio, television, and Internet news professionals. The chosen candidate will supervise interns, part-time reporters, and statewide stringers; anchor NPR programs such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered; host, moderate, and guide the production of public affairs programs; and serve as liaison to national and state news operations. Located on the Indiana University campus in Bloomington, the stations serve south-central and central Indiana through broadcast and a national/international audience through streaming. The bureau has five full-time employees, several part-time staff, and a team of student interns, volunteers, and statewide stringers. The Bureau incorporates radio, television and Internet news in an integrated fashion.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in journalism, telecommunication, or a related field. Two years of work in a broadcast and /or journalism field required; five years preferred. In-depth understanding of journalistic principles, particularly as they apply to public media. Hands-on experience in writing, reporting, editing, production and on-air delivery in radio and TV. Experience supervising teams of freelance reporters; ability to teach news room protocols to students. Experience working with multi-platform technologies and the ability to adapt material to a variety of platforms. Ability and judgment to produce a large quantity of work to deadline that matches the quality of NPR productions. Ability to function in a fast-paced 24/7/365 news environment.
How to Apply: Note: Include a cover letter indicating how your experience fits this job description, resume, and names and contact information for three references. Send to http://www.jobs.indiana.edu (reference listing #1926). Applicants considered for interview should be prepared to provide audition materials (CD or MP3 files) upon request. Application review begins immediately and will end when a candidate is identified.
AA-EEO: Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity Employer