Radio Host / Reporter

Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is seeking a KRCC Morning Edition Host / Reporter.

About the Position:

Based at the new Southern Colorado Public Media Center (SCPMC) in Colorado Springs, the KRCC News Host / Reporter will connect with local listeners, delivering newscasts, segues and local features. You will cover Southern Colorado in ways that reflect and represent the region’s diversity. This position will host KRCC's Morning Edition live from 6 a.m. through the 9 a.m. local newscast and spend the rest of the time reporting, to include newscast material, interviews, digital reporting, and other topics/duties as assigned.

The new hire is expected to reside in the Colorado Springs area upon starting - this is not a remote position. This position will host Morning Edition Monday through Friday. The schedule will be from 4:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

About You:

You are a responsive, adaptable and reliable host, ignited by curiosity and interested in daily news. You have a fast metabolism for identifying stories that reflect what’s happening, as well as a desire to create enterprise stories that can get conversations going about important Southern Colorado issues. You’re excited to host Morning Edition because you have a variety of interests, see yourself as a lifelong learner, and are dedicated to providing listeners with a great, local experience first thing every weekday morning. You are able to commit to an early morning schedule as timeliness and time management are key to the role. You’re committed to diversity and inclusivity in sourcing and story choice and are able to develop a wide variety of sources from diverse communities. You’re a creative storyteller. You’re also a collaborator who likes to work with other colleagues across newsrooms on projects to better your own work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience hosting or in roles where you have used your voice as the main medium to communicate with an audience. This could involve working on a journalistic podcast, working for a daily publication or for a newsroom, or working for other relevant broadcasts. This 3 years of experience should also include at least one year of ethical, fair and accurate professional reporting experience.
• Experience editing and mixing audio (preferably using Adobe Audition), and an ability to run a studio shift solo without the support of a board operator.
• A demonstrated ability to generate great story ideas that speak to varied, real, human experiences and an ability to earn trust and report on issues impacting Southern Colorado communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This should include a strong ability to communicate in a conversational style when hosting.
• Ability to work collaboratively, meet deadlines, switch between tasks as necessary and work in a fast-paced, digital and broadcast environment.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required as this role needs access to reliable transportation to respond with urgency to news events.
• Ability to work; Mon - Fri 4:30 am - 1:30 p.m.

Education Equivalency:

• High School or GED degree required. Relevant Associates or Bachelors degree may replace some of the years of experience required.

Don't meet every single requirement? Research has shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Colorado Public Radio, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles with us.

Benefits:

Colorado Public Radio is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our culture of caring. Our employees have access to: 100 percent employer paid individual health, dental, life, and disability coverage; an outstanding paid family medical leave policy plus paid holidays and a very generous sick, vacation, and personal time off plan; voluntary offerings such as vision; a retirement plan with no waiting or vesting periods; flexible schedules; engagement and development opportunities; and a casual atmosphere.

Position Information:

Position Type: Full-time

Hiring Range: Grade 17 - $61,100 - $76,300

Structure Title: Host, News Delivery

Starting Pay: based on education and experience.

Application Requirements:

Click here to apply (https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/MOPBC0031.careers?ApplyToJob=637705290). Please upload a resume and answer all application questions.

Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

Application Deadline: June 5th, 2024

At Colorado Public Radio we are committed to cultivating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that helps us represent the voices of the communities within Colorado. We highly encourage candidates with unique contributions such as ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, nation of origin, age, language, veteran status, color, religion, disability and sexual orientation to apply to our openings. CPR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,100.00 - $76,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colorado Springs, CO 80903