News Director: Lead Editorial & Public Affairs

Boise State University; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Vacation days for staff

Retirement contributions (ORP/PERSI)

Health insurance

Tuition fee waiver benefits

Job summary

Boise State Public Radio seeks a News Manager to supervise the news department, assign and edit stories for newscasts, and plan feature stories and local programming. The role oversees staff, collaborates with regional partners, and ensures high journalistic standards for Boise State Public Radio.

The position focuses on strong editorial judgment, leadership, and collaboration with external news partners, while guiding daily operations and long-range planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 2 years’ experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's in Journalism; 5 years’ experience.
• 2 years’ managerial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct gathering and production of news for broadcasts.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and long-range planning.
• Collaborate with Mountain West News Bureau for regional news.
• Recruit, hire and supervise reporters, staff, interns and freelancers.
• Support public affairs programming and election coverage.
• Distribute news across digital platforms.
• Develop annual strategic plan for the news department.

Skills

Editorial judgment

News editing

Digital news platforms

Writing and storytelling

Communication skills

Working under pressure

Newsroom software

Leadership and mentoring

Collaboration with partners

News production processes

Media law and ethics

Public engagement representation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree in Journalism

Tools

Newsroom software

Content management systems

Job description

Boise State Public Radio seeks a News Manager to supervise the news department, assign and edit stories for newscasts, and plan feature stories and local programming. The role oversees staff, collaborates with regional partners, and ensures high journalistic standards for Boise State Public Radio.

The position focuses on strong editorial judgment, leadership, and collaboration with external news partners, while guiding daily operations and long-range planning.