Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Mon Mar 25 2024 Job Description:

This position researches, reports, edits and writes daily news and feature stories as part of the station's on-air and digital news efforts. Stories require extensive research, analysis of interview content, investigative and verification work, and individualized interpretation based on audience factors. Supplemental commentary will be required when participating as an informed on-air source of content. They also participate in on-air membership drives. Appear at fundraiser, station, and community events. Create promotional and interstitial content as needed or required. Be available for reports related to significant breaking news. This position hosts our local portions of Morning Edition.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree

  Additional Information:

Salary Range: $41,520 - $43,320

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