Montana Public Radio (MTPR) News Director, KUFM Job at University of Montana, Missoula, MT

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  • University of Montana
  • Missoula, MT

Job Description

Montana Public Radio (MTPR) News Director, KUFM

 

The University of Montana invites applications for a Montana Public Radio (MTPR) News Director for KUFM. The News Director leads MTPR's news operation and oversees journalism across on-air and digital platforms. This position leads MTPR's team of news reporters, producers and hosts to coordinate daily and long-term coverage. The News Director coordinates with other departments and is a member of MTPR's senior staff, contributing to overall station strategy. This position may be a public representative for MTPR and is a liaison to industry and educational partners.

 

Responsibilities:

 


  • Edit newsroom content or delegate those duties.

  • Recruit and supervise newsroom staff and interns

  • Evaluate news staff performance and provide professional development opportunities

  • Guide editorial direction of news content for on air and digital platforms.

  • Track progress and metrics for newsroom initiatives

  • Engage with the public regarding the newsroom's coverage.

  • Fill in as an on-air news host, report stories, and conduct interviews for on air and digital platforms as needed

  • Write grants to benefit the MTPR newsroom

  • Other duties as assigned by the General Manager

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 


  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related filed.

  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a newsroom environment.

  • In-depth knowledge of journalism standards and ethics.

  • Strong leadership and team management skills

  • Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills

  • Expectational communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to develop and implement long-and-short-term plans

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • High capacity to organize, prioritize, meet tight deadlines

  • Knowledge of trends in journalism, preferability in public media.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 


  • Three (3) years of management experience.

  • Experience in public broadcasting.

  • Live radio experience.

  • Knowledge of Montana news and culture.

 

Position Details:

 

For required application materials and to learn more about UM and Missoula, please visit and apply at

 

University of Montana is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/ADA/Veteran's Preference Employer

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