Newscaster

This is a Full Time Job

Your Role:

The Newscaster will be responsible for delivering news, traffic, weather, and promotional announcements, program continuity, and transitions between local and network coverage. They will run a broadcast board and be the “voice of MPR News.” This position works cooperatively and effectively with broadcast operations staff, producers, editors, and other newsroom staff.

At a time when trust in mass media is at an all-time low, our newscasters are vital to maintaining trust with our audiences. In this age of misinformation, standards and ethics are what sets journalism apart.

Expected Compensation Range: $30.38 - $37.98 / hourly. Exact hourly rate will be determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure and internal equity.

Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Location: St. Paul, MN

Your Responsibility:
• Air programs and operate broadcast equipment.
• Write, edit copy, edit audio and deliver newscasts.
• Prepare news content for use throughout the schedule.
• Prepare and deliver traffic reports, weather and other continuity.
• Handle breaking news and program changes as required.
• May work a variety of dayparts and days, including holidays.
• May record promos.
• Conduct two-ways and interviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Minimum of two years' experience in radio news announcing, anchoring and/or reporting.

Required Skills
, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Natural, friendly, conversational on-air style.
• Ability to operate mixing consoles and other broadcast equipment.
• Ability to comfortably deal with a wide range of content.
• Good news judgment and a keen knowledge of current events, along with the ability to relate those events to the audience.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise and conversational news copy.
• Knowledge of digital editing and production.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Abide by the MPR News Ethics Guidelines
• Willingness to learn SOP for digital news reporting

Preferred Skills
and Experience:
• Major market on-air radio experience in a news setting.
• A familiarity with public radio programs and the NPR audience.
• Experience, willingness to learn video newscast production and delivery

Reporting To This Position: N/A

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions

APMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 wks./per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Holiday Pay (10 holidays 2 floating holidays each year), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.