"Radio/TV Program Coordinator - KSRQ Host/Producer"

Job Description

The KSRQ Host/Producer coordinates and conducts live morning radio programming consisting of news, weather, prerecorded features, interviews, and triple-A/Americana music. The host will lead weekday broadcasts featuring a curated blend of music and community-focused content, designed to reflect and engage the station’s regional audience. Responsibilities include live hosting, producing local features, and coordinating interviews with community members and event organizers. This role requires strong communication skills, editorial judgment, and a passion for community radio’s mission to inform, entertain, and connect. The selected candidate gets to choose what campus location is their primary.

• Produce and host programming on Pioneer 90.1
• Collaborate on Daily Operations of KSRQ
• Research, produce, host, and promote KSRQ’s arts and cultural programming

Resume and Cover Letter must be attached to job application.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in broadcasting or related area; Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; Associate’s degree may substitute for six months of experience
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, crouch, kneel; speak in a clear voice; hear and comprehend sounds and English-language speech; collect, transport, unload items weighing up to 20 lbs
• Ability to maintain professional radio environment and product while balancing learning requirements of beginning broadcasters and volunteers
• Working knowledge of radio studio equipment
• Exceptionally strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated time and project management skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness building relationships with a diverse internal and external clientele

Preferred Qualification

• Familiarity with Americana/Triple-A music
• 2 year degree in Communications or related field
• Awareness of issues and happenings in NW Minnesota/NE North Dakota

Other Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

NOTICE: The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Day Shift; Monday - Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Northland is a comprehensive two-year community technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, MN. We are united as one college to increase educational access, support student success, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity in the communities we serve.