Description

Aspen Public Radio is seeking to hire an experienced broadcast journalist with a strong skill set that includes hosting, writing, reporting and producing. We are looking for someone who is excited to be the local voice of Morning Edition and our live newscasts. Beyond just relaying the local news of the day, the Morning Edition host will be an engaging storyteller who provides a connection for listeners to what is happening in our community. Along with being a good reporter and a strong writer, you should have solid broadcast production skills and be comfortable conducting live on-air interviews. You care deeply about connecting with our unique community and improving our public service to diverse stakeholders.

Hosting Morning Edition is the primary focus of this position, but the job requires a journalist who can write broadcast copy and produce quality audio under tight deadlines. You will have a primary reporting focus on education, covering the many school districts of the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys, as part of a growing team of local broadcast journalists at the station who cover arts & culture, climate, women’s issues, social justice and local government.

As an education reporter, you’ll be responsible for covering the region’s diverse school district and nonprofit educational programs between Aspen and Parachute, whether that’s reporting on strategies to boost teacher retention, local bond measures, or program cuts. You’ll be comfortable sifting through achievement scores and writing eloquently about the results. You’ll be adept at finding sources who represent and can speak to issues affecting the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys. Our education reporter will understand how education policies affect public safety and local economies, and how they reflect the community’s values.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Appreciation for the purpose and mission of public broadcasting
Experience as a live on-air announcer/host, broadcast writer, radio reporter, and audio producer, preferably at another NPR-member public radio station 
Deep knowledge of the ethics and practices of journalism
Good understanding of the issues facing Colorado’s Western Slope
Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines on a regular basis
Well-practiced collaboration skills
Enthusiasm for the Rocky Mountains