News/Farm Director

Iowa Broadcasters Association; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

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Job summary

KJAN Radio in Atlantic, Iowa is seeking a News/Farm Director to lead local coverage, cover city, county, and school meetings in southwest Iowa, build relationships with local leaders, and create news and farm content for on-air and digital platforms.

You will gather weather information, record and archive local news for air, manage the newsroom, and may work nights and weekends when duty calls. A competitive salary and benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in broadcast news production is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead local news and farm content for on-air and digital platforms.
• Cover city/county/school meetings and build relationships with local leaders.
• Gather weather information and record/archive local news for broadcast.

Job description

Jobdescription KJAN Radio in Atlantic, Iowa is currently seeking a dedicated radio professional who takes great pride in being a news hound! We are looking to fill the position of News/Farm Director.

In this position, you will be expected to produce local content by covering city/county/school meetings in our southwest Iowa area. Build relationships with local leaders and generate news and farm content for on-air and digital use. You will also be responsible for collecting weather information. Recording and archiving that local news for use on-air. Essentially, you will be in charge of your newsroom.

We will give you the tools and guidance you need to be successful. You have to provide the drive!

This is a full-time position that may require some night and weekend work when duty calls.

A competitive salary and benefits package is included.

KJAN is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact:

Jim Field

President/GM

PO Box 389

Atlantic, IA 50022

712-243-3920

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