The Beaver County Radio Network a division of St. Barnabas Broadcasting is seeking a News Director to prepare and rewrite news stories for on air broadcasts. The Beaver County Radio network consists of WBVP, WMBA and The Beaver 95.7 serving the Beaver County area since 1948. This will be a full-time role with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepare and rewrite news stories for on air broadcast.
- Broadcast a 5-minute newscast at the top and bottom of each hour from 6:30 to 11:30 AM and at 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30 PM
- Prepare a two-minute Headline news cast for the top of each hour on WMBA.
- Manage reporters to cover appropriate news stories including municipality and school board meetings.
- Post news and sports stories to the station website and social media.
- Produce commercial spots as needed.
- Assist Management in any other tasks that are asked of them.
Work hours would be 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM with flexible hours due to the nature of the news cycle.
Related degree is preferred, and radio experience is necessary. Must have strong writing and verbal communication skills.
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