Public Affairs Producer and Host

KSPS Public TV is seeking a content creator to develop, produce, write, host, and supervise the production of original content to be distributed across multiple platforms, including broadcast on public television and online. The Public Affairs Producer and Host will help develop programming that strengthens the civic health of our region. This role involves creating periodic productions on topics impacting our community and collaborating with community partners to explore important issues and foster greater understanding of current affairs. The ideal candidate will bring journalism and on-camera experience, a passion for public media, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job. 

• Identify content that resonates with KSPS audiences.
• Research, write, and host both short and long-form current affairs programs.
• Collaborate with production staff to plan, shoot, and edit content.
• Conduct interviews with guests and community members involved in the stories.
• Comply with journalism ethics and standards, and ensure a professional appearance, manner, and use of language throughout broadcasts.

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications listed below. These qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform this job. 

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a media personality with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with both local and national current affairs topics.
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Ethical and professional research, writing, and reporting skills.
• Strong teamwork orientation, with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting, Communications, or a related field, plus two years of experience in writing and producing programs; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to write and distill complex stories into accessible and engaging content for a general audience.
• Comfortable with on-camera delivery and guest interviews.
• Basic editing skills using Adobe software or equivalent.
• Ability to collaborate and innovate with others to create the best possible stories on multiple platforms.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the capability to carry projects forward independently while exercising sound judgment.
• A passion for nonprofit or public media work (highly desirable).

 Certificates/Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a good driving record.
• Basic computer skills experience: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

 Physical Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:

• Regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, or hear
• Frequently lift, pull/push, carry, grasp, reach
• Occasionally climb, stoop/crouch, crawl, taste, or smell

Mental & Other Skills/Abilities: Analytical Ability, Dependability, Mathematical Ability, Problem Solving Ability, Quality Management.

Benefits

Salary Range is $30.00 - $36.00/hr depending on experience

• Full-time, non-exempt
• Regular Schedule (M-F, 8 am - 5 pm) - up to 2 days/week remote with prior approval
• Up to 11 paid holidays (holiday must fall on a normally scheduled workday) or time and a half when working on the actual holiday
• Vacation: 96 hours annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental Insurance for employees (and optionally their families)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits (401K Plan) - Once employee is eligible, Friends of KSPS contributes 3% annually.