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Job Description
Job Summary:
The News Director is responsible for overseeing and taking part in the newsgathering efforts of Public Radio Tulsa (located on The University of Tulsa campus), a National Public Radio (NPR) station for broadcast, Web, and social media. Serving as assignment editor for two other reporters. Supervising, editing and critiquing performance of two Anchor/Reporters. Contributing and supervising contributions of spot news and features to NPR programs and newscasts. Coordinating with senior management on special events and coverage. Coordinating with other News Directors and public radio staff across the state. Serves as a substitute anchor when needed and maintains station compliance with FCC, CPB regulations and journalistic ethics.
Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

• Participates in day-to-day news gathering, interviews newsmakers, edits, produces, and voices news reports and features.
• Develops daily/weekly/monthly/annual news coverage plans.
• Supervises, edits and schedules two anchor/reporters.
• Maintains and supervises digital news coverage and social media news feeds.
• Maintains station compliance with FCC, CPB regulations and journalistic ethics.
• Collaborates with partner stations on news coverage & coordinate coverage of special events with senior management.
• Maintains inventory of station equipment.
• Represents station to public at community events or responding to audience comments.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company.
• A collaborative team player, who can coordinate work effectively with employees, team members, and outside vendors.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• High attention to detail, demonstrated practice of establishing effective priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong customer service with a can-do attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify stories of import to community while rapidly assimilating relevant information on short notice.
• Mastery of writing skills.
• Knowledge of website content management systems.
• Knowledge of Associated Press Stylebook.

Equivalent Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must have 5 - 7 years of reporting experience in radio, print, TV, or online newsroom.
• Experience with digital audio recording and editing equipment required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally and within state for news coverage required.
• Experience with Adobe Audition preferred.
• Experience in radio or public media news production preferred.
• Experience managing a radio, print, TV, or online newsroom preferred.

Special Job Dimensions:
Work requires working with highly sensitive or confidential information and occasional overnight travel may occur.
Note: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description.
ABOUT US
Public Radio Tulsa (PRT) is a listener-supported and self-supporting service of the University of Tulsa. Public Radio 89.5 KWGS and Classical 88.7 KWTU are non-commercial FM stations broadcasting from Kendall Hall on the TU campus. From a tower located near Coweta, Oklahoma, KWGS covers northeastern Oklahoma with a power of 50,000 watts; KWTU serves Tulsa with 5,000 watts. The stations of Public Radio Tulsa are affiliates of National Public Radio, American Public Media, Minnesota Public Radio, and the British Broadcasting System. Public Radio Tulsa is funded, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
PRT History
KWGS began broadcasting on October 19, 1947 and was the first FM station in Oklahoma and one of the first educational stations in the country. The call letters reflect the generosity of oilman William Grove Skelly. KWTU's sign-on of October 15, 2004 celebrated the return of classical music to the Tulsa airwaves and owes a debt of gratitude to John K. Major, owner of Tulsa's first commercial classical music station. KWTU is the first station in Oklahoma to broadcast in digital HD Radio.
The University of Tulsa
The University of Tulsa is a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. Guided by our commitment to service and inclusion, we prepare individuals to make meaningful contributions to our campus, our community, and our world.
The University endeavors to create and nurture an informed and inclusive environment in its workplace and educational programs. Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity are integral parts of the University not just because they are legally mandated, but because we recognize that the present and future strength of the university is based primarily on people and their skills, experience, and potential. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University seeks to recruit, select, and promote students, faculty, and all other employees on the basis of individual merit.
About Us
The University of Tulsa is a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. Guided by our commitment to service and inclusion, we prepare individuals to make meaningful contributions to our campus, our community, and our world.
The University endeavors to create and nurture an informed and inclusive environment in its workplace and educational programs. Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity are integral parts of the University not just because they are legally mandated, but because we recognize that the present and future strength of the university is based primarily on people and their skills, experience, and potential. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University seeks to recruit, select, and promote students, faculty, and all other employees on the basis of individual merit.