Job Description

Working at IRSC has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, IRSC offers a benefits package:

*Wellness Wonders: Dive into a world of well-being with perks that nourish your body and soul. Health benefits that prioritize your fitness, mental health, and overall happiness await you with our employee only coverage paid by the college.

*Retirement Radiance: Picture your future shining as bright as your career! Our retirement benefits are designed to turn your golden years into a sunlit oasis. With robust plans and strategic investments, we're planting the seeds for your retirement bliss.

*Generous Time-Off Universe: Recharge and rejuvenate with ample vacation time, ensuring you return to work with newfound enthusiasm.

*Career Launchpad: Propel your career forward with projects that are not just tasks but missions, shaping industries and driving change.

Join Our Team as the News Director at IRSC Public Media!

Are you passionate about journalism and ready to lead a dynamic newsroom? IRSC Public Media is looking for a dedicated News Director to oversee all news content, both on-air and online. This is your chance to make a significant impact on our community by delivering timely and relevant news.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Newsroom: Manage and oversee the IRSC Public Media Newsroom and all news content.

• Content Creation: Prepare and oversee news and public affairs reports and interviews on local and regional issues.

• Community Engagement: Develop and maintain contacts with community leaders and activists.

• Emergency Coverage: Provide coverage during special and emergency events such as elections, public forums, and natural disasters.

• Digital Presence: Manage news content on our websites and social media platforms.

Specific Duties:

• Online and Social Media: Prepare and publish stories on our website and social media platforms.

• On-Air Duties: Perform staff announcing duties and read local newscasts daily.

• Technical Skills: Operate studio and remote equipment, maintain wire services, and conduct audio interviews.

• In-Depth Reporting: Write, edit, and produce in-depth news and public affairs reports.

• Live Coverage: Perform live coverage of special events and maintain an archive of all locally produced reports.

• Community Reports: Develop quarterly and weekly reports on community issues and local programs.

• 24/7 Availability: Be on call 24/7 to cover community emergencies and special news events.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Your work will directly influence and inform our community.

• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a team that thrives on delivering high-quality news.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for journalism and community service, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become the News Director at IRSC Public Media and help us make a difference.

Apply Today!

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and overseeing the IRSC Public Media Newsroom and all news content - both on-the-air and online.

• Preparing and overseeing news and public affairs reports and interviews on issues of local and/or regional interests.

• Keeping detailed and current files on matters of interest and potential interests of the listening audience.

• Overseeing in the preparation of local public service announcements.

• Overseeing coverage during Special and Emergency Events such as Elections, Public Forums, Dignitary Visits, and natural disasters including, but not limited to, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and overseeing News Content on IRSC Public Media websites, including preparing and publishing online stories locally and curating stories from other statewide and national broadcast sources.

• Managing and overseeing News Content on Social Media Platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.