North Platte,NE
Eagle Communications, Inc.
DESCRIPTION
Do you want to be part of creating a better experience where you live, work and play? Why not grow with a company where you are not just an employee, but where you can be an owner?
The North Platte Media Center at Eagle Communications is seeking a news director to help grow our newsgathering and publishing operations for our local radio properties and market-leading news site. We are looking for a journalist who understands and loves the local relationship with — and responsibility to — their community and audience.
This position will be an integral part of the day-to-day newsgathering operations for the North Platte and Ogallala coverage area for our five radio stations and NorthPlattePost.com. Collaboration is key at Eagle, and the on-air news director will work closely with the operations manager, market manager, marketing consultants, programmers, and the video team.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Experience:
- News writing and on-air experience preferred. Photography and video skills a plus.
- Knowledge of social media platforms and ability to learn Eagle’s proprietary content management system.
- Knowledge of radio production preferred.
- Excellent communication skills
REQUIREMENTS
Responsibilities:
- Ensure reliable coverage of North Platte-area local news, and community events.
- Guide and promote creativity and good programming practices with on-air and digital peers.
- Broadcast news coverage.
- Publish text, visual and audio content to NorthPlattePost.com.
- Help maintain a growing social media presence on North Platte Post Facebook page, being responsive to posts and messages
- Providing Talent for Live Broadcasts for our clients
- Handling Severe Weather Coverage for our county coverage area in North Platte and Ogallala Region.
- Attend City Council and community meetings as needed in North Platte and Ogallala
ADDITIONAL INFO
Other Information:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and motor vehicle check. Eagle Communications is an Employee-Owned company and an EEO employer.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply at http://www.eaglemedia.com/careers