KLCC Host & Reporter Job at Lane Community College
Posting Details
AA/EEO Statement
AA/EEO Statement:
Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement
Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.
- Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources; Jill Deneault deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970
- Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.
Position Information:
Posting Number:
220181
Job Title:
KLCC Host & Reporter
Applicant Notification:
Department Information & Position
KLCC is seeking a full-time on-air host with excellent writing, reporting, and editing abilities. You’ll be the warm, credible and local voice guiding KLCC listeners through newsmagazine programming, such as NPR’s All Things Considered and Morning Edition. You’ll deliver newscasts and local interviews, going live to breaking news when needed. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable extending their reach beyond traditional radio, creating web and digital content for online delivery.
KLCC is the most listened-to information station in western Oregon and its hosts are important contributors to a news team that has been honored for Overall Excellence in its division by RTDNA for three consecutive years. At KLCC you’ll be part of an organization that is committed to growth, teamwork, diversity and excellence in its service to Oregonians.
KLCC is the most listened-to information station in western Oregon and its hosts are important contributors to a news team that has been honored for Overall Excellence in its division by RTDNA for three consecutive years. At KLCC you’ll be part of an organization that is committed to growth, teamwork, diversity and excellence in its service to Oregonians.
Search Information
- Provide all documents as requested.
- A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.
- Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See the instructions below.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.
- Do not assume we know your skills and abilities; please prepare your materials according to the Applicant Guidance & Tips.
Location:
KLCC
Classification:
Lead KLCC Program Host
Position Type:
Classified
Anticipated Start Date:
Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:
Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:
$19.39 - $28.44 Hourly (Classified Salary Level 10)
Salary/Compensation Statement:
- Hourly wage reflects an approximate annual salary of $40,338 – $59,156.
- New employees may not be placed on the salary schedule higher than any current employee in this classification with the same or greater number of years’ relevant experience.
- Lane’s robust Benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, basic term life insurance, long term disability, vacation leave, personal time and paid sick leave.
- Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.
Grant Statement:
Working Schedule:
This is a 40 hour/week position. The Host & Reporter typically anchors live programming 15-20 hours/week during morning or afternoon drivetime, with other reporting, editing or production assignments as needed. Some weekend or evening hours may be required depending on news and programming needs. KLCC serves communities throughout western and central Oregon and some travel outside Eugene-Springfield may be occasionally necessary to represent KLCC at community events.
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Status:
Permanent
Full/Part:
Full-Time
Annual Schedule:
260 Day (12 Month)
Annual Schedule Details:
Quicklink for Posting:
https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/11870
POSTING TEXT
Posting Date:
12/21/2022
Closing Date:
02/26/2023
Applicant Pool:
No
Open Until Filled:
No
Required QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education:
High school graduation or equivalent supplemented by course work or training in communications, broadcast journalism, broadcasting, FCC rules and regulations pertaining to broadcasting and station operations and the use of audio-production equipment.
Relevant work experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.
Relevant work experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.
Required Experience:
Two (2) years of combined experience in any of the following: as an anchor, reporter, and/or editor.
Licensure or Certification Requirements
A current FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
Conditions of Employment:
- Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail.
- Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.
Preferred QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education
Bachelors or Masters degree with coursework in journalism, digital content production, broadcasting, graphic design, audio and video editing.
Preferred Experience
- News anchoring and/or reporting.
- Research, writing, interviewing and editing for broadcast.
- Familiarity with public broadcasting standards and values.
- Operation of on-air broadcasting equipment.
- Hosting public events.
- Digital content production and editing, including graphics, web, email, audio and video
- Use of web and social media platforms for digital content dissemination.
- Production of short and long-form content for broadcast.
- Identifying topics, pitching stories and contributing to an active newsroom or content generation organization.
Language Statement
We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:
Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:
We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:
The KLCC Host & Reporter anchors local segments of live news programming, primarily during NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered. The host is responsible for preparing and delivering on-air segments, including interviews, newscasts and promotional content. Working with the Programming and News Director, the anchor coordinates content from local, regional and national sources during their shift, making edits and writing timely copy, as necessary. In addition to on-air responsibilities, KLCC hosts play a key role in ensuring that KLCC web, email and social media channels are curated to reflect KLCC’s editorial priorities. The host is a valued part of KLCC’s content team and may pitch and report stories as the schedule permits.
Essential Functions:
- Present newscasts, conduct interviews and coordinate local content during newsmagazine broadcasts.
- Research, report, write and produce journalistic content for broadcast and digital.
- Establish audience rapport with warm, credible on-air delivery.
- Monitor content for compliance with FCC rules.
- Update and edit KLCC web, mobile, email and social media content, including text, audio, video and graphics.
- Participate in public media fundraising drives.
- Work with the management team to plan and execute coverage strategy.
- Participate in local news coverage decision-making, including pitching stories and suggesting topics.
- Develop and maintain news contacts.
- Provide production support for features like event calendars, columns, blogs and podcasts.
- Interact with the audience regarding digital and broadcast content.
- Appear at occasional public events as a representative of KLCC.
- Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Equity and Inclusion
- Demonstrate Lane Community College’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities.
- Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.
- Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.
- Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College’s Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
Supervision Statement:
This position reports to the KLCC Program Director with editorial direction from the News Director.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
This position works primarily indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions, including office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position will conduct field reporting and public events. This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. KLCC covers communities throughout western and central Oregon and occasional travel outside Eugene-Springfield may be assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to use broadcasting equipment, such as mixing consoles, media players and microphones.
- Knowledge of audio/video software used for editing, production and playout
- Journalistic standards of research, writing, reporting and editing for digital and broadcast.
- Knowledge of photography, graphic design and audio/video editing.
- Knowledge of content management systems and social media software.
- Knowledge of live streaming and podcasting.
- Skill with web and digital storytelling techniques.
- Knowledge of the mission and values of public media.
- Comfort with public appearances and fundraising.
- Knowledge of FCC broadcast regulations and emergency procedures.
- Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicant Instructions
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) may not take the place of any section in the application.
Required Documents
To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:
- Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
- Resume – Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments
- Cover Letter – Please submit a cover letter that details why you’re qualified for the position.
- Work Samples – Please provide links to up to three samples demonstrating your ability to deliver news content and host live broadcasts. If your experience includes multimedia (video, web or graphic) work, please demonstrate that here.
- Transcripts – see instructions below.
If applicable: DD214 – Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College, attn. Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, Fax: 541-463-3970
Additional Documents and Letters of reference are not accepted.
Questions?
For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586
For position questions contact Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu
How to monitor your application:
- Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.
- Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.
Positions close at 9:00 pm.
Transcript Instructions:
If post-secondary education is listed in your application, then unofficial transcripts are required.
Attach under “Optional Documents”, fax, e-mail, deliver or mail to:
Lane Community College
Human Resources
Posting#220181 Attn: Jill Deneault
4000 E. 30th Ave.
Building 3, 1st floor
Eugene, OR 97405
Human Resources
Posting#220181 Attn: Jill Deneault
4000 E. 30th Ave.
Building 3, 1st floor
Eugene, OR 97405
Fax: (541) 463-3970
E-mail: deneaultj@lanecc.edu
E-mail: deneaultj@lanecc.edu
College and Division Information:
College Information
The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce.
Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities.
History
The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce.
Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities.
History
Lane was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was founded in 1938. Lane Community College has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high-quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College.
One of the advantages of working at Lane Community College is living in the area. Lane’s main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and for being the home of the University of Oregon. Eugene is home to more than 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 57,000 residents comprise the second-largest population center in the state. Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from the main campus. The area’s scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. See what’s new at Eugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast
KLCC
Information
- KLCC Public Radio is a network of 10 non-commercial, FM signals licensed to Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon.
- KLCC is a charter member of NPR and supports an award-winning regional news department, covering western and central Oregon.
- KLCC’s operates at 81,000 watts of power. Besides our main transmitter in Eugene, we have transmitters serving nine other Western, Central, and Coastal Oregon communities: Bend, Newport, Roseburg, Florence, Reedsport, Cottage Grove, Oakridge, Riddle, and Sisters.
- The mission of KLCC is” to engage the mind, enrich the spirit, and deepen understanding of our community and our world.”
- KLCC is among the most-listened-to stations in western Oregon and consistently ranks among the top public radio stations in the nation in market share and cume rating.
- KLCC is a listener-supported, non-commercial station with a growing membership and wide community support.
About Eugene
KLCC’s main headquarters is located downtown Eugene, a high-quality-of-life city offering world-class art, culture, dining and entertainment attractions. The picturesque Willamette River runs through downtown, with Cascade mountain or Oregon coast recreational opportunities just a short drive away. Other major educational institutions within KLCC’s coverage area include The University of Oregon/Eugene and Oregon State University/Corvallis. KLCC is the producer of the annual Brewfest fundraiser, which attracts thousands each February to celebrate the region’s taste for microbrews.
Union Association:
LCC Employees Federation (Classified)
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please discuss the responsibility of journalists to represent diverse communities in their work. What experiences have you had covering underrepresented communities? How would you advance this value in your work at KLCC?
(Open Ended Question)
Hiring Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Portfolio/Work Sample
- Portfolio2
- Portfolio3
- Transcripts #1
- Transcripts #2
- Transcripts #3
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