Multi-Media Producer/Announcer

Working at IRSC has its perks! In addition to helping drive change, you will have a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty!

Are you a passionate storyteller with a knack for producing compelling audio-rich news stories? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a talent for engaging audiences across multiple platforms? If so, we want YOU to be part of our team!

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Craft and produce captivating audio-rich news stories.

• Conduct and produce interviews, emergency information, feature reports, and broadcast specials.

• Present stories on our website and distribute content across new and social media platforms.

• Assist in expanding the use of our website and new media products.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write, produce, and announce hourly newscasts and local news stories.

• Create and deliver emergency information, public service announcements, and on-air news promotions.

• Produce weekly feature-length stories, including public safety reports every other week.

• Deliver daily brief hard news stories, interviews, regular on-air newscasts, and social media updates.

• Edit copy and audio for broadcast.

• Serve as a host/anchor on-air as needed.

• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Be available for weekend, early morning, or evening shifts, especially during emergencies.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant and innovative news team.

• Engage with a diverse audience and make a real impact.

• Grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Apply Now!

If you're ready to take your broadcasting career to the next level, we can't wait to hear from you!

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Writing and producing audio-rich news stories.

• Producing interviews, emergency information, feature reports and broadcast specials.

• Presenting stories on the web site and distributing stories and information and promotion on new and social media vehicles.

• Assisting in expanding the use of web site and new media products.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Writing, producing and announcing hourly newscasts and local news stories.

• Writing, announcing and producing emergency information, public service announcements, and on-air news promotions as well as other assignments as determined by supervisor.

• Producing weekly feature length stories with one concerning public safety every other week, daily brief hard news stories, interviews or actualities, regular on-air newscasts, daily social media updates, and editing of copy and audio.

• Serving as a host/anchor on-air as needed.

• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• This position will require weekend, early mornings or evenings whether or not there is an emergency.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field from an accredited institution as well as familiarity with integrating areas of multi-media technology and techniques OR a minimum of four (4) years of proven work experience in journalism, communications or a related field.

• Proven announcing skills with an emphasis on news presentation.

• A working knowledge of FCC rules and regulations relating to studio operations and journalistic standards.

• Ability to master new technologies and understand the basics of web-based publishing.

• Excellent research, writing, editing, proofreading, and interviewing skills as well as ability to read scripts and conduct news interviews.

• Knowledge of the mechanics of Standard English grammar and AP style.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Must be highly organized with an eye for detail.

• Knowledge of all facets of online content production, including writing for web, copy editing, graphic design and prefer those with HTML, photography, and audio/video production skills.

• A self-starter who can perform duties without direct supervision.

• Valid Florida driver's license.

• Extensive creativity with expertise in the operation of all standard field, studio broadcast, computer equipment, and software.

• Ability to write, edit, and produce news and public service spots and promotional spots as well as present them on-air, on the station web site, and through social and new media such as Twitter, Facebook and other media tools.

The following is preferred:

• A minimum of one (1) year of proven experience with digital content creation and web publishing in a broadcast or digital news environment.

• Proven experience with social media platforms.

• Broad interest in and knowledge of issues of concern to the region and current events.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an ability to sit and stand for long periods of time, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate vehicles, and standard office machines and broadcast recording equipment. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards.