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22 February 2007 | Opportunities | Ernesto Aguilar

Reporter/producer. WMNF-FM seeking a reporter to produce and anchor news. B.A. with Liberal Arts or equivalent. Min one year exp in radio/print journalism. Resume to Mercedes@wmnf.org or WMNF 1210 E. MLK Jr Blvd Tampa Fl 33603, Att: Mercedes BY 5PM MONDAY March 5, 2007.

EOE.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SENIOR REPORTER/PRODUCER

FULL TIME -EXEMPT
TITLE: Senior Reporter/Producer
Supervisor Assistant News Director

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide quality local, national and international news in accordance with WMNF style and format. Listed below are the responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

* Produce and anchor afternoon headlines at least three days a week
* Produce and anchor morning headline news two days a week
* Assist with the production of the WMNF evening news.
* Anchor three evening newscast per week.
* Develop news story ideas and coordinate coverage of local events and stories
* Write and edit stories as appropriate for radio presentation.
* Perform local reporting and field production of at least one original story per day to be broadcast on the WMNF evening News show and morning newscast.
* Develop news story ideas and coordinate coverage of local events and stories with the News and Public Affairs Director and the Assistant News and Public Affairs Director.
* Thoroughly familiar with FCC guidelines.
* Maintain fairness and high ethical standards
* Perform Assistant/News Director functions when necessary.
* Gather sound and communicate with a variety of sources.
* Participate in on-air fundraising during the WMNF Marathons
* Assist with station events as requested.
* Assist in the training of volunteers to do news.
* Supervise assigned volunteers
* Report problems to supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS
* Proven record of reporting skill.
* Excellent writing and editing ability
* Good live on-air presentation
* Ability to work on deadline
* Ability to edit sound files digitally.
* Work well as part of a team
* Ability to research independently

QUALIFICATIONS
* B.A. with Liberal Arts background or equivalent
* Minimum one year experience in radio/print journalism
* Basic knowledge of broadcast production and field recording equipment.
* Good broadcast voice, demonstrated announcing and writing skills
* Familiar with current copyright regulations
* Ability and willingness to travel.
* Understanding of FCC Rules and Regulations regarding broadcast

Adopted by NBS Foundation 03/20/2006

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