Senior News Editor
- Employer
- Wayne State University
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 5, 2022
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Position Information
Posting Details
Posting Number
046439
Position Title
Senior News Editor
Number of Vacancies
1
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
72 - WDET
Primary Department
H8703-WDET
Working Conditions
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:WSU Covid-19 Website
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provide administrative support and perform radio news broadcast functions to develop and produce quality local news content and programming for WDET-FM and expand audience base and increase listener awareness.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Serve in a leadership role in setting the agenda for news and information coverage on daily news programs (e.g., Detroit Today). Responsible for editorial planning and coordination of programming like Detroit Today including; supervising assignments and providing editorial guidance to producers, supervising preparation of material and ensuring editorial integrity and quality of the on-air product. Completing other administrative tasks as needed.
Perform daily on-air duties for programs like Detroit Today as well as pre-recorded content for other broadcasts as needed for editorial or promotional purposes. Program content will deal with a variety of subjects, including but not limited to politics, education, arts, business, economy and environment of Metro Detroit.
Produce feature and spot news stories for broadcast in multiple platforms ( e.g., radio, web, podcast). Develop story ideas, research and compile information, conduct interviews and write and edit stories. Anchor news casts.
Perform administrative activities required for effective departmental operations. Assist with equipment purchase and repair, coordinate efforts of local news department with other station units, maintain records, prepare reports and participate with WDET-FM fundraising activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.
This classification serves in a work leadership capacity in the production of local news stories in adherence with established standards. The incumbent should possess a broad understanding of radio newscast production from story identification and development to editing and anchoring newscasts. Due to the nature of the work, the incumbent must develop and maintain effective relationships with local political, business and arts and entertainment contacts. This position is typically located in WDET-FM and reports to and receives work direction from the News/Program Director.
Unique Duties
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Reasonable experience producing news, including editing the work of others, preferably for public radio.
Excellent on air presentation.
In-depth understanding of local political, business and cultural affairs.
Good organizational and research skills.
Significant experience in the assignment and monitoring the work of others.
Sound understanding of current technology required for news production.
Preferred Qualifications
-5+ years of broadcast experience, including experience producing a daily radio program.
- Considerable experience and skill in interviewing and writing
-Ability to work collaboratively and lead projects in a deadline-driven environment
-Strong news judgment and experience maintaining high journalistic standards under pressure. Ability to quickly make coverage decisions including assigning, editing, and delivering breaking news stories.
-Knowledge of Metro Detroit issues, state news, newsmakers, and communities as well as current events
- Experience with multimedia news reporting
-Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable
Test Scheduling
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Category
Professional/Administration & Supervisory/Management
Duration of Posting
Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2022
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
05-05-2022
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)
Application Information
Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.
Instructions for submitting your application:
Represented Position Message
Funding/Salary Information
Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)
50,120
Salary (Hire Max)
(Non-Academic Only)
60,141
Salary (Maximum)
(Non-Academic Only)
75,181
Hourly Rate
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary Range
(Academic Only)
Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
Yes
Posting Details
Posting Number
046439
Position Title
Senior News Editor
Number of Vacancies
1
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
72 - WDET
Primary Department
H8703-WDET
Working Conditions
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:WSU Covid-19 Website
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provide administrative support and perform radio news broadcast functions to develop and produce quality local news content and programming for WDET-FM and expand audience base and increase listener awareness.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Serve in a leadership role in setting the agenda for news and information coverage on daily news programs (e.g., Detroit Today). Responsible for editorial planning and coordination of programming like Detroit Today including; supervising assignments and providing editorial guidance to producers, supervising preparation of material and ensuring editorial integrity and quality of the on-air product. Completing other administrative tasks as needed.
Perform daily on-air duties for programs like Detroit Today as well as pre-recorded content for other broadcasts as needed for editorial or promotional purposes. Program content will deal with a variety of subjects, including but not limited to politics, education, arts, business, economy and environment of Metro Detroit.
Produce feature and spot news stories for broadcast in multiple platforms ( e.g., radio, web, podcast). Develop story ideas, research and compile information, conduct interviews and write and edit stories. Anchor news casts.
Perform administrative activities required for effective departmental operations. Assist with equipment purchase and repair, coordinate efforts of local news department with other station units, maintain records, prepare reports and participate with WDET-FM fundraising activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.
This classification serves in a work leadership capacity in the production of local news stories in adherence with established standards. The incumbent should possess a broad understanding of radio newscast production from story identification and development to editing and anchoring newscasts. Due to the nature of the work, the incumbent must develop and maintain effective relationships with local political, business and arts and entertainment contacts. This position is typically located in WDET-FM and reports to and receives work direction from the News/Program Director.
Unique Duties
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Reasonable experience producing news, including editing the work of others, preferably for public radio.
Excellent on air presentation.
In-depth understanding of local political, business and cultural affairs.
Good organizational and research skills.
Significant experience in the assignment and monitoring the work of others.
Sound understanding of current technology required for news production.
Preferred Qualifications
-5+ years of broadcast experience, including experience producing a daily radio program.
- Considerable experience and skill in interviewing and writing
-Ability to work collaboratively and lead projects in a deadline-driven environment
-Strong news judgment and experience maintaining high journalistic standards under pressure. Ability to quickly make coverage decisions including assigning, editing, and delivering breaking news stories.
-Knowledge of Metro Detroit issues, state news, newsmakers, and communities as well as current events
- Experience with multimedia news reporting
-Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable
Test Scheduling
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Category
Professional/Administration & Supervisory/Management
Duration of Posting
Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2022
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
05-05-2022
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)
Application Information
Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.
Instructions for submitting your application:
Represented Position Message
Funding/Salary Information
Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)
50,120
Salary (Hire Max)
(Non-Academic Only)
60,141
Salary (Maximum)
(Non-Academic Only)
75,181
Hourly Rate
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary Range
(Academic Only)
Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
Yes
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