AMPERS – REPORTER/PRODUCER/ANCHOR, NORTH STAR STORIES Daily (Full-Time Temporary)
About the role
The Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (AMPERS) is seeking a highly experienced journalist to research, write, produce, and edit a daily five-minute newscast highlighting the headlines from the past 24 hours from around our state. This is a one-year full-time position with benefits that will end on June 30, 2027.
Responsibilities
- Identify and report the top news stories of the past 24 hours from around the state
- Conduct interviews as needed for each newscast
- Research, write, and produce five daily 5-minute newscasts per week
- Identify and establish partnerships with local newsrooms and community journalists around the state
- Attend press conferences, community events, and respond to breaking news stories as needed (if candidate is located in Minnesota)
- Distribute newscasts to stations
- Assist the VP of News with adapting daily stories for the weekly newscast
- Post newscasts and breaking news on social media
- Ensure all stories are factually accurate and all names are pronounced correctly
- Uphold journalistic standards and ethics
- Ensure all content complies with FCC, fair use, and copyright laws and guidelines
- Collaborate closely with the Director of News Programming & CEO
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of News Programming & CEO
Required Qualifications
- Extensive experience reporting, writing, producing, and editing radio newscasts
- Extensive experience meeting newscast deadlines
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with and reporting about diverse communities
- Established news sources in Minnesota
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent experience
Work Environment
- 100% remote (with the exception of some in-field work if located in Minnesota)
- Family-friendly environment
- Strong commitment to diversity
- Candidate will report to the Chief Executive Officer
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equal Employment
AMPERS strongly encourages women, people of color, Native Americans, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and Veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, veteran status, medical condition, national origin or ancestry, or any protected category prohibited by state and federal laws.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range $50,000 to $60,000 commensurate with work and educational experience
- Very strong benefits package with 100% of the premium paid by AMPERS for the employee
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with strong company match (available starting 1/1/27)
Length of contract
From start date through 6/30/2027
Application Process
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and three samples of their work to jobs@ampers.org. Please enter NSS Daily News Producer in the subject line of your email. AMPERS is looking to fill this position as quickly as possible.