Broadcast Production Specialist

Arkansas State University; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas State University seeks a Reporter/Host responsible for creating and delivering accurate news content. The role includes producing stories, conducting interviews, and engaging with the community. Applicants should possess strong writing skills and a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related fields.

Qualifications

• Experience with journalism and news reporting principles.
• General knowledge of broadcast rules and regulations.
• Ability to present diverse perspectives in news coverage.

Responsibilities

• Create and write meaningful stories for newscasts.
• Conduct interviews and produce special coverage.
• Engage with community and news-makers for content.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication

Active listening

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications

Job description

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs) Type of Employment: Staff # of openings: 1 Location: ASU-Jonesboro Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience Closing: 6/25/25

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Reporter/Host is responsible for creating and delivering accurate, engaging news content across platforms. This role includes producing stories, hosting local newscasts, conducting interviews, and contributing to special coverage, station events, and fundraising efforts.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the oversight and direction of the News Director, the Reporter/Host will

• Create and write meaningful stories for the station’s newscasts
• Produce interviews and features approved or assigned by the News Director
• Pitch story or feature ideas for the News Director’s approval
• Use journalistic values to review news content for fairness, accuracy, and balance
• Engage with local community members, university and government officials, and other news-makers to gather information and provide context and content for news stories
• Adapt news content for dissemination across multiple platforms
• Produce and host local breaks in NPR’s Morning Edition as needed
• Assist with special coverage in emergencies or crisis situations, such as severe weather or other news events that may impact public safety and welfare
• Attend station events and functions as requested by station management
• Assist with station fundraising activities
• Work well in a team environment with all members of the station’s staff
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules and regulations relating to broadcasting

Knowledge of broadcast station operations and procedures

Knowledge of audio recording, production, and editing techniques and procedures

Knowledge of the operation and basic maintenance requirements of broadcast and recording equipment

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00am-5:00pm
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Due to the nature of news and the needs of the station, actual working hours will often fall outside traditional hours.

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

The successful candidate will have:
-Experience with or understanding of journalism and news reporting principles and practices
-General knowledge of basic rules and regulations relating to broadcasting
-Experience with or understanding of principles of storytelling across multiple platforms
-Strong writing and copy-editing skills
-Ability to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines
-Willingness to present diverse voices and diverse perspectives, especially those from groups that are not often equitably represented in news coverage
-Ability and willingness to travel occasionally for news reporting, and to work some non-standard hours when needed
-Excellent communication and active listening skills
-Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.

Strong writing, research, and communication skills.

Practical experience in journalism through employment or internships is beneficial.

Other job-related education and/or experience may be considered for all or parts of these basic requirements.

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf