WFCR News Director

Staff Associate

Public Radio Station, Amherst, Massachusetts

WFCR-FM, public radio for western New England, licensed to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, seeks a News Director for a growing news department with an established record of excellence. If you have exceptional management skills and a solid background as a reporter or program host, we have a wonderful opportunity for you to join a fast-growing radio station that aspires to be among the nation’s top public broadcasters. WFCR ranks in the top 18 public radio stations for market share nationally and currently serves almost 200,000 listeners per week.

The News Director will lead a staff of five reporters, providing management and editorial oversight for the department; produce the daily news program Morning Edition, report, host and produce other programs; participate in station planning as part of the senior management team; and participate in on-air fundraising. WFCR produces daily news and feature reports and occasional documentaries, and plans to add additional interview and public affairs programming.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years experience in radio journalism and production, preferably in public radio. Excellent supervisory and management experience, with an ability to work as part of a management team. Ability to research, write, edit, produce and broadcast high-quality news and feature material. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to travel and work hours outside the normal business day.

WFCR is located in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, a region renowned for distinguished educational institutions and a vibrant artistic and cultural life. Amherst is quintessentially New England with easy access to major metropolitan centers of the Northeast.

Salary and benefits are competitive for medium-market public radio stations; hiring salary range $42,300 - $52,900. (For exceptional candidates, consideration may be given for salary offer up to $58,200.)

Send cover letter, resume and air check to Search R31854, Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Building, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003.The aircheck should include examples of feature reporting and newscast or hosting experience. Review of applications will begin January 19, 2009 and continue until position is filled.

Women and Members of Minority Groups are Encouraged to Apply

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer