News and Community Affairs Coordinator

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Athletics invites applications for the position of News & Community Affairs Coordinator. The successful candidate will work with the Assistant Athletic Director for Broadcast Services to develop the radio station’s news agenda and directs newsgathering, as well as coordinating the identification, assigning, gathering, editing and production of news materials for local, regional, national and international broadcast. This can include spot, feature and documentary reports.

Ensures KSLU local news reports and news programs are thoroughly researched, balanced, accurate, engaging and produced in a professional, timely, technically exacting and fiscally responsible manner. This position also serves a reporter, anchor, producer, and executive producer for various news programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree
Two years’ experience in the news department of a public radio station or equivalent
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Knowledge of on-air and remote broadcasting processes and procedures
Ability to oversee, coordinate, and support the execution of continuous broadcast schedules on a 24x7 basis

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
• Cover Letter
• Resume/Vita
• Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
• Names and contact information for 3 references

Posting Close Date

January 27, 2025

Please Note:  Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.