News Director

Radio station located in Fairfield, Iowa is seeking a News Director to oversee the production and on-air anchoring of radio newscasts and public affairs programs as well as cover and prepare news stories for broadcast. The successful candidate will be an energetic, self-motivated individual with an engaging on-air presence.

We are a diverse multimedia company sharing your favorite music, sports and news across a variety of platforms. Whether it’s on your phone, desktop, tablet, Alexa, Google Home or in your car, our stations will enhance your journey. We hire and retain top talent who are unique, innovative and vibrant. We believe in creating progressive products, world-class events, and building strong relationships in our communities.

Our company owns and operates over 200 live broadcast radio stations and digital properties covering all formats serving 44 markets across the United States. In addition to our over-the-air broadcasts, our audio products can be heard across multiple platforms, including all major smart devices. Strong relationships with our listeners and clients in the communities where we live and work keep us true to its local-first heritage.

Responsibilities of this position may include the following:

• Direct the gathering and production of news content on-air and online
• Utilize digital tools to enhance newsgathering and dissemination
• Ensure the accuracy of news programs
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research
• Maintain compliance with FCC requirements relating to community affairs and programs.
• Host a daily on-air shift
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director and consistent with the position.

Requirements for this position include the following:

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Have knowledge of on-air and online techniques/procedures, protocols, and standards.
• Have knowledge of news and public affairs radio program production.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and adapt news and public affairs items for incorporation into on-air and/or online content.
• Have skill in the use of journalistic research and methods and techniques.
• Ability to make broadcast programming decisions within defined parameters.
• Knowledge of editorial and ethical standards for the research and development of journalistic articles and/or presentations.
• Ability to develop and deliver news reports on-air and online.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and fully insured vehicle.

Preference may be given to candidates who have the above experience plus the following:

• Previous experience in broadcast media.
• Experience operating automation systems.

Benefits:

We invest in people who invest in themselves and offers employees a competitive package of health and welfare benefits.

• Employer sponsored medical, dental & vision insurance with a variety of coverage options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for full time and part time employees as well as all household members at no cost.
• 401(k) with discretionary employer matching.
• Paid vacation, company holidays and a birthday day for you to use during your birthday month.
• Alpha Cares – paid volunteer hours.
• Pet adoption subsidy

We’d love to hear a sample of your work! If you would like to send a demo, include the link to your website in your cover letter. If you do not have a website, upload your demo to YouTube and provide the link.

Our values are Integrity, a Can Do Attitude, Passion, Competitiveness, Creativity and embraces that work can be FUN. If these qualities are important to you and you feel you check off the qualities, we are looking for submit your cover letter and resume ASAP by clicking the Apply button.

We are an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.