Local Content Manager KACU page is loaded## Local Content Manager KACUlocations:
Abilene, Texastime type:
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JR100318ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.* Coordinate daily news coverage, working with the News Director to cover local news stories for KACU newscasts, website, social media and newsletter. The Content Manager will also help direct newscast guidance for on-air hosts.* Oversee KACU’s oral history project, West Texas Roots, collecting individual stories that demonstrate the unique history of West Texas. The Content Manager will coordinate recording dates and locations for rural communities, working with local historical societies, libraries or other community members. The content manager will oversee editing of interviews into segments that will air on KACU-FM, and be hosted at KACU.org.* Plan and execute the weekly talk show, West Texas Dispatch, in coordination with the News Director, show host and other reporters.* Other duties as assigned will include on-air fundraising, events, and special projects.**Essential Duties****Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.****Responsibility A*** Reporting daily and in-depth feature stories* Editing audio and mixing stories digitally* Transforming broadcast writing into web and newsletter style**Responsibility B*** Conducting oral history recordings* Coordinating with local groups to plan a day of recordings and publicize recording events* Editing and mixing the recording into segments**Responsibility C*** Produce KACU’s weekly talk show* Planning show segments* Researching and scheduling guests* Coordinating with all partners**Professional Development Requirements****Journalism*** Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field* Broadcast writing experience* Audio recording experience* Audio editing and mixing experience* Photography basic knowledge**Training Required*** Adobe Audition* Nexus news* Rundown Creator* Harassment Prevention* Google Drive**Qualifications****Professional*** Bachelors Degree in Journalism or related field* 2 years of reporting experience preferred* Broadcast reporting experience preferred**Personal*** Familiarity with Public Radio* Strong work ethic, with ability to self-motivate* Strong communication skills* Team-oriented mindset* Ability to work in a mentoring role with student journalists**Physical Demands*** Must be able to drive to events and interviews* Must be able to stand for long periods and hold recording equipmentACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 88 baccalaureate majors that include more than 175 areas of study, 77 areas of study in master’s degree and specialist programs, and five doctoral programs. It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities. ACU’s mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university’s online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.Contact Human Resources at humanresources@acu.edu or call 325-674-2359. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Abilene, Texastime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
JR100318ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.* Coordinate daily news coverage, working with the News Director to cover local news stories for KACU newscasts, website, social media and newsletter. The Content Manager will also help direct newscast guidance for on-air hosts.* Oversee KACU’s oral history project, West Texas Roots, collecting individual stories that demonstrate the unique history of West Texas. The Content Manager will coordinate recording dates and locations for rural communities, working with local historical societies, libraries or other community members. The content manager will oversee editing of interviews into segments that will air on KACU-FM, and be hosted at KACU.org.* Plan and execute the weekly talk show, West Texas Dispatch, in coordination with the News Director, show host and other reporters.* Other duties as assigned will include on-air fundraising, events, and special projects.**Essential Duties****Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.****Responsibility A*** Reporting daily and in-depth feature stories* Editing audio and mixing stories digitally* Transforming broadcast writing into web and newsletter style**Responsibility B*** Conducting oral history recordings* Coordinating with local groups to plan a day of recordings and publicize recording events* Editing and mixing the recording into segments**Responsibility C*** Produce KACU’s weekly talk show* Planning show segments* Researching and scheduling guests* Coordinating with all partners**Professional Development Requirements****Journalism*** Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field* Broadcast writing experience* Audio recording experience* Audio editing and mixing experience* Photography basic knowledge**Training Required*** Adobe Audition* Nexus news* Rundown Creator* Harassment Prevention* Google Drive**Qualifications****Professional*** Bachelors Degree in Journalism or related field* 2 years of reporting experience preferred* Broadcast reporting experience preferred**Personal*** Familiarity with Public Radio* Strong work ethic, with ability to self-motivate* Strong communication skills* Team-oriented mindset* Ability to work in a mentoring role with student journalists**Physical Demands*** Must be able to drive to events and interviews* Must be able to stand for long periods and hold recording equipmentACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 88 baccalaureate majors that include more than 175 areas of study, 77 areas of study in master’s degree and specialist programs, and five doctoral programs. It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities. ACU’s mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university’s online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.Contact Human Resources at humanresources@acu.edu or call 325-674-2359. #J-18808-Ljbffr