KBIA Positions

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KBIA is currently hiring for the below positions:

Health Reporter - KBIA-FM/KMUC-FM

Job Description

KBIA-FM at the Missouri School of Journalism has an immediate opening for a Health Reporter to plan, develop, write and produce stories and digital media content for radio broadcast and online distribution. This position will focus on health issues and their impact on society.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Reporting, writing and producing radio spots, features and online content. The successful candidate will also liaise with partners on program ideas and content
• Conducting community outreach through new media, social media and community events
• Occasional supervision of the work of student reporters and producers
• Working on and with the KBIA News team on daily and breaking news coverage as needed
• Participating in KBIA pledge drives
• Occasional newscast anchoring
• Teaching an introductory journalism course in a classroom setting 1-2 semesters per year

Note: This position is grant-funded, with funding currently secured through August 31, 2027. Our organization has a strong history of successful grant renewals, and this role is expected to continue beyond the current funding cycle, contingent on continued funding.

Additional information on KBIA-FM and the Missouri School of Journalism can be found online at https://www.kbia.org/ and https://journalism.missouri.edu/real-world-experiences/professional-media-outlets/kbia-91-3-fm/.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Previous health reporting a plus
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications
Public radio broadcasting/production experience
Fluency in digital media production

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $52,915.20 - $55,120/annual
Grade: GGS 9E
University Title: Strategic Communications Consultant
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile in myHR.

Application Materials

To apply, please visit https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings and search for Job ID 55972 to access the online application system.
Please include a cover letter, resume, links to three work samples, and the names and contact information for three references with the online application.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. 

Other Information

KBIA News is an award-winning, innovative newsroom located in the university town of Columbia, on the campus of the oldest journalism school in the world, the Missouri School of Journalism. Reporters at KBIA News cover this dynamic Mid-Missouri community, coach and edit journalism students, and file reports and features to NPR and other national programs. KBIA News enjoys close collaborations with Missouri public radio stations, the Harvest Public Media and Side Effects Public Media Local Journalism Centers, and with innovative campus organizations such as Investigative Reporters and Editors (I.R.E) and Reynolds Journalism Institute. KBIA staff also lead the way in innovative technologies and storytelling techniques, through community storytelling projects like Missouri Health Talks, and big data projects like Access Missouri. KBIA’s unique relationship with the journalism school means that this role serves on the staff of the Missouri School of Journalism, and the role includes classroom teaching duties as well as supervising and editing Journalism students in the newsroom. This J School partnership allows for an innovative, dynamic news environment that provides opportunities for a hard-working journalist to gain new skills, foster new media relationship and grow professionally. As evidence of all those efforts, in 2020, KBIA was honored with the National Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence.

Values Commitment:

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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