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University of Alaska

Senior News Reporter/Producer

University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, 99712


KUAC is hiring a Senior News Reporter/Producer. The position is part-time, benefited with 20 hours of week producing news for local, regional and statewide newscasts for daily delivery on KUAC FM and posting to the KUAC website. A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, media or related field and three years of professional newsroom experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. The KUAC News Reporter/Producer must maintain a high level of ethical, editorial, artistic and technical standards for broadcast and website news content. Must be able to work with news staff to develop story ideas, track issues and events and be able to meet deadlines and additionally work closely with other news producers/reporters.

We are seeking a skilled professional with at least three years of demonstrated experience in producing newscasts, feature stories, and interviews for radio. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of journalistic practices and media ethics, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in research, news gathering, fact-checking, and writing news stories for radio is essential. If you have a passion for radio journalism and a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, media or related field, and three years related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Fairbanks, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a part-time, term-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and

full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the

UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 79, based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted for review on October 4th, 2024, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on October 3rd, 2024.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:

www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination .

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ashley Lindsoe, Signers' Business Office Human Resources Manager, at aclindsoe@alaska.edu or 907-474-5664.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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