Job Information
Kansas Employer Host/Feature Reporter (Weekend Morning) in Pittsburg, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12780802 Pittsburg State University invites applications for the position of Host - Feature Reporter in KRPS Radio Station. The primary function of the Host-Feature Reporter is to be KRPSs host of The World and All Things Considered, in addition to an audio, visual and digital reporter.
Duties and Responsibilities
30% Reporting, editing, writing
Identify, investigate and understand news that affects the lives of residents of the Four States residents, in addition to scheduling and conducting interviews for broadcast and digital platforms.
Write, proofread, correct and edit daily news and feature scripts to ensure they are concise while providing the correct amount of information so that the listener is well informed.
25% Live hosting, voice tracking
Write, organize, coordinate and plan live newscasts, show segment forward promotion, feature intros and underwriting reads.
Understand and host in an NPR style of public ratio, in addition to keeping a calm on-air demeanor regardless of the new circumstances.
Prepare, write, edit and host recorded, voice tracked news headlines and weather when needed.
10% Membership drives
Attend, participate, and provide ideas and feedback during station membership drive meetings.
Plan, coordinate and anchor live breaks with a guest during twice annual membership drives.
10% Digital Platforms
Use NPRs Studio/Grove software suite including how to create, edit and publish stores on KRPS.org.
Update the KRPS homepage with current local and statewide news stories.
Coordinate Kansas and Missouri news and weather resources; record and edit afternoon news headlines and publish to the NPR One app via FTP in a timely manner.
10% Mix promos, monitor programming, assist with automation and operations
Locate audio file promos on the KRPS server and copy to audio editing software, determine correct pre-recorded audio tag, and mix to correct length and upload to the stations audio server.
Navigate Enco audio library, retrieve 6 pm weekday playlist to determine that program files are correct.
Ensure correct Enco Dropbox is functioning properly, and master control board sliders are in the proper position to ensure seamless automated playback.
10% Serve as back-up Morning Edition or Weekend Host
Prepare and host Morning Edition/Weekend Edition Saturday/Weekend Edition Sunday clocks with live top of the hour newscast, forward promotion, underwriting and show promos.
Determine correct pace, tone and delivery for weekday and weekend morning news audiences.
Work independently in the pre-dawn hours where problem solving, strict time management and planning are necessary.
5% Other Duties As Assigned