Media College News

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.

The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) will hold its first meeting of the fall semester on Monday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in room 103 in Martin Hall. This meeting is for returning members, new members, and anyone interested learning more about the organization. Free pizza will be available for those who attend and stay for the meeting!

The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) is the world’s largest professional organization exclusively serving the electronic news profession including industry professionals, journalism educators, and students. RTDNA is dedicated to encouraging and supporting excellence in the field of electronic journalism.

WVU Ed on Campus will hold its first meeting of the fall semester on Monday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. in room 102 Martin Hall. This meeting is for new and returning members.
WVU Ed on Campus is part of the outreach program of Ed2010, an organization that coordinates with aspiring magazine editors and writers at colleges nationwide to provide practical advice for finding jobs and succeeding in the magazine industry. The club acts as a liaison between students and publishing professionals, conducts workshops and job fairs, and serves as mentor to group members in order to help them achieve their professional goals. WVU Ed on Campus gives students networking opportunities with both their peers and established magazine insiders that have proven to be valuable, with several members obtaining internships at magazines like Racer X, WV Living, CosmoGirl!, InStyle and People.

Have more questions? Email WVU Ed on Campus faculty advisor Dana Coester:dana.coester@mail.wvu.edu