News Reporter - KSFR

Compensation:

$52,300 - $65,380 CS118

Compensation Type:

Employment Type:

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

Communications

Position Summary

This position specializes in covering a news beat, produces daily news for radio newscasts, produces in-depth radio features, and produces special reports as assigned. The News Reporter may be asked to anchor radio newscasts, appear as a guest on programs, or host programs. Posting stories to website is expected.

Duties & Responsibilities* Reporting/Anchoring:

• Selects and researches topics; contacts and interviews sources; maintains notes and audio recordings; writes and edits reports; produces and voices reports for air. Produces news as assigned by News Director. Reports stories in appropriate forms for broadcast (live on-air, copy, actuality, cut & copy, voicer, wrap, feature, series, documentary, studio two-way, etc.) May be asked to anchor newscasts or host programs. Occasionally serves regional and national networks.
  

• Planning:
  
• Maintains a beat specialty. Reads and follows major developments in specialty. Subscribes to pertinent publications and attends related events. Maintains contact lists and files for on-going continuity of coverage and accumulation of knowledge. Proactively participates in the creative cycle of story and program origination with reporters, supervisor, producers and Web staff.
  

• Administration and Other:
  
• The Reporter attends meetings and is responsible for appropriate record keeping, correspondence, phone calls, supplies and equipment and other duties as assigned. Also will be called upon to participate in station membership campaigns and community-building events.
  

• Other:
  
• This position adheres to deadlines and, in concert with appropriate staff, makes timely and effective decisions in situations requiring prompt attention. The Reporter works in close concert with other staff and under the supervision of the News Director, assisting in identifying, developing and creating programs that support the station�s overall mission.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities* A four-year degree or equivalent required. Minimum one year full-time professional, experience in journalism. Must have expertise in news-gathering, writing, editing and radio production for short-form and long-form reports. Ideally would have familiarity with public radio news programming. Possesses broad knowledge of local and regional issues - and/or depth of knowledge in beat specialty. Demonstrates ability to work within a live broadcast environment. Displays knowledge and adherence to high ethical standards. Possesses effective communication and interpersonal skills. Skills required also include on-line research, word processing, digital editing, and operation of light office equipment. Additional preferred qualities include a track record of network story contributions, Web experience. Must have excellent memory for details, be able to meet daily deadlines under pressure and deal effectively with simultaneous tasks.

Work Hours* 8 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday. Weekend and evening work may be required occasionally.

Physical Demands* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Approximate percentages of other activities:
  
• Standing 40%
  
• Walking 20%
  
• Sitting 40%
  

Instructions to Applicants:

Please add the following documents to your application in the "Resume Drop Box" section of your application:* Resume

• Cover Letter
  
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required upon hire.)
  

Best Consideration Date: [08/11/2025]

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:* BA in Journalism or related field

• One (1) year of job-related experience.
  
• Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
  

Additional Comments to Applicants:

Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting. (Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example: 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.) Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting. ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Number of pages of application material will not negatively/positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may.

EEO Statement:

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

ADA Statement:

The SFCC is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

SFCC Recruiting Statement:

Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission - Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad - is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community!

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