[NFCB] Job Opportunity--News Director--KVMR, Nevada City, California

[Martina Tran]

David Levin <dlevin01 at yahoo.com> wrote:




 
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - NEWS DIRECTOR
 
KVMR 89.5 Community Radio, Nevada City, CA






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 at 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 




For more information about KVMR we invite you to visit our website:
www.kvmr.org

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.  HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU!