Staff Vacancy Announcement

• Familiarity with FCC rules governing broadcast program content (radio only).
• Ability to work with deadlines and under moderate stress in live broadcast/closed circuit program situations.
• Pleasant voice and speaking manner, clear diction.
• Ability to operate complicated mixing board and/or control panel in proscribed sequences
• Some professional broadcast experience preferred.
• Operate control panel and mixing board.
• Follows instructions on daily operations log to load audio as necessary to air programming.
• Transcribe audio
• Proof copy for grammar and style
• Publish web and social media posts
• Perform basic audio and image editing
• News research using the internet, newspapers, and other news sources
• Produce and deliver newscasts
• Produce newscast reports and occasional feature length stories using field recording kits and in-studio equipment and computers
• Upload audio, video, and text content to website, podcasting platforms, and social media platforms as appropriate
• Support and assist reporting and production by other news staff
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Pleasant voice and speaking manner, clear diction
• Ability to program segments and operate control panels and mixing boards to place program information on-the-air Comprehensive knowledge of journalism standards of balance, fairness, and fact checking
• Comprehensive knowledge of recording, microphones, camera and other video equipment
• Excellent communication, writing, interviewing and editing skills
• Ability to read well with an authoritative and comforting voice
• Comprehensive knowledge of language and pronunciation of names and words
• Ability to perform under deadline and live-production pressure
• Ability to adapt quickly and professionally when breaking news interrupts the daily routine
• Comprehensive knowledge of web content management systems and protocols
• Knowledge of capabilities and methods of interactive social media
• Ability to edit audio and use web-based social media platforms
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Shifts may be scheduled in early morning, late night, or weekends
• Familiarity with web publishing or social media management
• Familiarity with social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram
• Familiarity with podcasting

Minimum Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years on-air experience

About Montana Public Radio (MTPR) and UM

• Representing the unique character of Montana
• Expanding the community of informed, engaged citizens
• Adding depth to the civil discourse
• Presenting many voices and views
• Including people of all ages
• Connecting people to each other and the world
• Sparking curiosity and discovery
• Crafting authentic moments of beauty, originality, and fun
• Celebrating the arts, artists and cultural traditions of the world

• We insist on meeting the highest standards of journalism with trustworthy, balanced and inclusive content
• We balance a major commitment to locally produced programs with acquisition of national and international content
• We require excellence in the quality of our craft
• We commit to providing reliable access to our service
• We strive for innovation in our content and in improving our service
• We welcome both critique and praise and respond with openness and candor - assuring a constructive approach in all our interactions
• We are prudent and accountable with the resources entrusted to us
• We promise that our fundraising activities will be positive and principled

Position Details

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