News Reporter I - WVAS

Alabama State University, WVAS-FM Radio Station invites applications to fill the vacant position of News Reporter I. The successful candidate will anchor newscasts, cover news events, and maintain 24-hour availability for news coverage as a full-time professional. The primary format of the station is jazz, but daily programming also includes blues and gospel as well as talk and sports offerings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, write, and anchor daily and weekend newscasts and briefs
• Maintain 24-hour availability for news coverage
• Cover live and breaking news, news events, including news conferences, board and organization meetings, sports, university programs and governmental agencies
• Conduct in-depth live and pre-recorded interviews
• Host special news events, including election coverage, live new reports, weather bulletins, sports special, etc., as assigned News Director
• Act as a correspondent for NPR-affiliate stations on regional stories of interest
• Produce public affairs programs as required by the News Director and/or Program Director
• Establish and maintain good news contacts on campus, and in the community
• Work with and train students in newsroom operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree or 2 years of college level study, and 2 years of previous related experience in radio and/or television broadcasting required. Must have a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record, and willing to work non-traditional hours.