Job description: Bureau Chief, Montana Public Radio, Broadcast Media Center
Job Location: Missoula , Mont., US .
Closing Date: Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
Work Schedule: Full-time, 12 months/year, 1 FTE
Minimum Entry Rate: $14.075-$14.990/hr.
Union Affiliation: MPEA
Probationary Period: Six months minimum
Benefits Include: Medical insurance package; mandatory retirement plan; partial tuition waiver; professional development program; wellness program
Under the supervision and direction of the Montana Public Radio New Director, this position produces daily new reports on legislative and state news for broadcast on Montana Public Radio. Working out of an office in the state capitol, the Bureau Chief will follow legislative committee hearings and debates. Duties include but are not limited to: tracking important state news, conducting interviews, writing, editing and producing new stories under the director of the News Director; assessing news value of state government issues and policy developments; representing Montana Public Radio to newsmakers and the public; posting stories, audio, photos and promos online.
Position will demonstrate: strong recording, interviewing, and digital audio editing skills; knowledge of journalism ethics and standards of objectivity, fairness and balance; excellent speaking and writing skills; ability to research and comprehend complex issues, and translate those issues into clear, concise news reports; current knowledge of social media tools and protocols; ability to maintain a professional demeanor and behavior and ability to interact with diverse groups.
To apply, visit: http://tinyurl.com/3smr77l and follow the directions below.
Please prepare one document containing the following items to upload as your resume:
- Letter of interest addressing required skills for the position
- Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
- Contact information for three professional references
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment. In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Required Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of journalism ethics and standards of objectivity, fairness, and balance
- Demonstrated skill and experience in recording, interviewing, digital audio editing and researching with the ability to translate information into clear and concise news reports for broadcast
- Demonstrated knowledge of professional office practices and procedures; business English, spelling, composition, and grammar, including the ability to edit materials
- Demonstrated skill in the operation of personal computers and related word processing software with the ability to learn new software (Including but not limited to: professional software for digital audio, editing, digital recording and on-line transmittal of audio files)
- Demonstrated organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills and ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail
- Effective, public relations, interpersonal, and communication skills, including ability to speak clearly and work with diverse group of individuals while maintaining a professional demeanor
Physical Requirements:
- Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Required Experience:
- Bachelors of Arts in Radio/TV, Journalism or related field and at least one (1) year related work experience