On-air Host and Reporter

Title: On-air Host and Reporter

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 83R000 - Communications and Brand Management

Division: 3R1000 - Communications and Brand Management

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 44

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Stanley Ingold

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Be the primary Morning host and reporter

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications or related field is required

Experience: Three years reporting/journalism experience, or related experience is required

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Job Duties:

• 45% - Host Morning Edition, provide continuity, news, weather traffic and announce in NPR style - (Essential)
• 45% - Long and short form radio reporting on stories of interest to Lexington and Eastern Kentucky communities - (Essential)
• 5% - Other duties as assigned - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Auxiliary

Open Until Filled:

Special Instructions:

 

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.