Morning Edition Host/Reporter Job at Montana State University Billings, Billings, MT

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  • Montana State University Billings
  • Billings, MT

Job Description

Position Overview

Yellowstone Public Radio (YPR)/KEMC is hiring a Morning Edition host and reporter. YPR is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff whose perspectives are heard and valued. An ideal candidate can host local inserts in the NPR syndicated program Morning Edition, blending seamlessly with the tone and style of the national program. This position also covers breaking news and pitches enterprise and investigative features, distilling complex issues into easily digestible segments for a general audience. YPR’s newsroom seeks to amplify diverse voices and prioritizes collaboration within our organization and partner outlets in service to our listeners.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Morning Edition Host/Reporter will host Morning Edition and produce on-air content based in the YPR Billings office. Applicants must be able to conduct both live and recorded interviews, generate story ideas, and put together spot news and feature news reports. This position will be on the front lines expanding YPR’s podcast offerings, including a daily morning news digest, and shaping long-term series and investigative projects. Hosting responsibilities include creating, producing and regional news content within NPR’s newsmagazines. The Morning Edition Host/Reporter reports directly to the YPR News Director. Candidates should embrace working under tight deadlines and working both independently and part of a team.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, broadcasting, media, or a related field
  • Experience as an on-air host, reporter, and/or producer in broadcasting
  • Ability to make independent news decisions in the selection, writing/rewriting, and placement of news stories within a newscast for on-air delivery
  • Ability to adapt quickly and professionally when breaking news interrupts the news gathering and delivery routine
  • Knowledge of journalism ethics and professional standards of objectivity, fairness, and balance
  • Knowledge of sound gathering, editing, and production for broadcast on-air and online
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong public speaking, writing, interviewing, production, and editorial skills
  • Ability to complete deadline driven assignments on time
  • Proficient computer skills and ability to work with audio editing software such as Adobe Audition

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3 or more years of progressively responsible experience in radio, investigative reporting, broadcasting, or directly related experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of issues related to the Intermountain West
  • Previous public radio newsmagazine hosting experience
  • Vehicle ownership
  • Photography and video capture and editing skills
  • Proficiency with social media as a tool for reporting and promotion

Posting Detail Information

Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. Applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.

Job Tags

Local area, Day shift,

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