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Position Available

NEWS DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION - OVERVIEW

KVMR goals for the future include a new and unique News Department driven by a dynamic News Director who will utilize his/her varied skill set to create and nurture a diverse News Department of approximately twenty volunteer News Broadcasters who will bring their passion and journalistic experience to KVMR. The News Director will be responsible for the recruitment, training and mentoring of the new volunteer News Broadcasters who will be committed to KVMR goals and objectives. The News Director will report to the General Manager, work closely with the Program Director at a competitive salary range commensurate to experience. This position is full-time, non-exempt with medical benefits, sick leave, holidays and vacation.

NEWS DEPARTMENT GOALS

Maintain and support a code of Ethics and Standards of Excellence that enhance the values of all news delivered by KVMR. The News Department shall research, prepare and present balanced news programming that creates and maintains public trust by implementing the Public's right-to-know laws while avoiding the perception and/or reality of conflicts relating to personal or professional interests.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Journalism: High level of journalistic skills and writing proficiency.
• News Gathering and Production: Capability and experience to research, gather, write, produce, edit and announce news stories, conduct interviews, Capability to produce long form public affairs, and spot news coverage/programming, Town Hall Forums and election coverage as necessary; meet deadlines and be responsible for completing assignments on time. Act as liaison with other local, regional and national news media. Serve as Executive Producer and host of KVMR's evening news program-preparing evening news segments and introducing news pieces from other producers.
• Budget: Assist in developing annual operating budgets as related to the news department.
• Leadership: A people friendly and inspiring individual respected by his/her peers who welcomes the challenge and opportunity of utilizing his/her abilities and skill set to envision, design, create, inspire and maintain a dedicated volunteer News Broadcaster Staff who will be recruited, trained and nurtured.
• Training: Recruit, supervise and provide editorial training for news and public affairs volunteer stringers, as well as develop and implement workshops for advanced and continuing training.
• Membership/Events: Assist in fundraising efforts and community outreach when needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

SKILLS NEEDED

• High level of journalistic skills and writing proficiency.
• Excellent management, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people in a cooperative, progressive organization
• Ability to work with and direct volunteers to work under deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines without direct supervision.
• Computer and digital editing skills, including ability to use the internet for journalism research.
• Ability to assess and stay informed on important local, regional, and national issues.
• Ability to work evening hours, and some weekend hours as necessary.
• Four year college degree in journalism, communications, political science or related field, plus five years experience in news gathering, supervision of volunteers, community outreach, or equivalent experience. [If a candidate has extensive documented journalism experience and excellent skills, requirement of a college degree may be waived.]
• Experience in news and public affairs production, including on-air skills and knowledge of broadcast equipment (computer skills and digital editing included), news stories, interviews, and features, preferably in community or public radio setting.
• Experience in community or public radio strongly preferred.

ABOUT KVMR AND NEVADA COUNTY

Nevada City is a small foothills town rich in history and natural beauty-steeped in vibrant artistic, literary and musical traditions. Our climate is considered mild and inviting by most and is an open and welcoming community where values-driven newcomers integrate quickly into our midst. Our listeners and 150 volunteer citizen/broadcasters recognize the importance of environmental quality and sustainability and many of us savor our state-protected Wild and Scenic river, the South Yuba. We have more bookstores per capita than just about anywhere, for which we have been nationally recognized. Our "community", however, extends well beyond our city and county limits - nearly half of our listeners are in the Sacramento metro area, where we are an alternative to commercial and public-formatted radio. We invite you to become an integral part of our community by applying for the position of KVMR News Director.

Application Procedure

Please submit all applications electronically
by June 30, 2008 to:
David Levin
KVMR General Manager
gm @ kvmr.org

In your application please elaborate on your experience and expertise in each of the Job Requirements and Skills Needed items listed above. Please also include the names and contact information of at least three references.

KVMR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
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