What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Director position at KROX Radio?
KROX Radio, a full-service radio station with news, sports, and public service, has an exciting opportunity with the opening for a full-time News Director for our award-winning news department.
Would also have an option to help with sports coverage, if desired (with extra pay)
The news director is responsible for developing and reporting local news stories for the radio newscasts Monday-Friday and for our website.
The news director covers Crookston City Council, Polk County Commission, and Crookston School District meetings. The news director also covers community events and any other news in the area.
The news director needs strong ethical standards and the knowledge of the value of public service media, social media, and technology.
The news director can also help with covering sporting events for the website if interested.
The news director needs to have the following–
– Demonstrate commitment to accuracy, ethics, and transparency
– Good people skills
– Willingness to work flexible hours as news stories require
– Demonstrated skills in interviewing and writing
– Comfort with taking pictures
– Training as a reporter, writer, editor, photographer, or producer is helpful but not necessary
– Comfortable with editing audio for radio broadcasts
Benefits include – health, retirement, paid time off, and performance bonuses.
To Apply: Email KROX General Manager Chris Fee with a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references at chrisjfee@yahoo.com.
KROX is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits harassment. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, family responsibility, disability status, protected veteran status, or religion. Accepting Applications until filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,000.00 – $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Relocation assistance
Experience:
Writing Skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Journalism: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: mix of In person/at-home
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
Ability to Relocate:
- Crookston, MN 56716: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Crookston, MN 56716
Salary : $37,000 - $40,000