University of Illinois Springfield · 16 hours ago
Extra Help NPR Illinois Local and State News Editor (2 positions)
Springfield, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hrThe University of Illinois Springfield is seeking two Extra Help NPR Illinois Local and State News Editors. The role involves providing coverage for local and state news programming, preparing and delivering newscasts, and creating content for the NPR Illinois website.
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Responsibilities
Prep and deliver two short (1:40) local newscasts near the top and bottom of each hour (4, 5 and 6 pm)
Host breaks by filling with useful information, promotion content, etc. Fill open time as the afternoon anchor
Create local news content that can be used for newscasts
Find and develop stories for web content and post to the NPR Illinois website
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (master's preferred)
Broadcasting experience
Preferred
Ability to provide on air local and state news attractive to the NPR listenership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Knowledge of state shows (state week and statewide)
Excellent public relations and public speaking skills
Knowledge of the mission of public broadcasting
Company
University of Illinois Springfield
University of Illinois Springfield, one of three universities in the world-class U of I system, is known for educating public servants and leaders.
Founded in 1969
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tulio Llosa
CIO
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