Preferred Education
Bachelors degree preferred with coursework in journalism, digital content management, broadcasting, graphic design, audio and/or video editing.
Preferred Experience
- News gathering, research, writing, interviewing and editing.
- On-air presentation and operation of audio/video equipment.
- Creation of news, programming or promotional content for broadcast and/or digital platforms.
- Expertise in digital content management, graphical data display and editing.
- Familiarity with public broadcasting standards and values.
- Representing an organization on panels and public events.
Language Statement
We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:
Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:
We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:
The Reporter will create and edit content for KLCC on-air broadcasts and digital portals, developing community contacts and monitoring issues of community concern.
Essential Functions:
Essential Functions
- Report, write and produce journalistic content for broadcast and digital.
- On-Air reporting and hosting.
- Edit graphics, audio and video for use on-air and online.
- Monitor a “beat” at the direction of the News Director and propose stories within the assigned subject area.
- Participate in public media fundraising drives.
- Participate in local news coverage decision making.
- Develop and maintain news contacts.
- Participate in the production of KLCC News special broadcasts and series as assigned.
- Participate in community forums representing KLCC.
- Interface with members of the public about news developments during an assigned shift.
- Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of the organization.
- Other duties as assigned.
Equity and Inclusion
- Demonstrate Lane Community College’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities.
- Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.
- Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of the staff and the public.
- Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College’s Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
Supervision Statement:
This position works under the direction of the KLCC News Director.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
This position will work primarily in an office environment, with some field reporting and public events required. Some moderate lifting and transportation of equipment may be necessary. Work Safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Writing, reporting and editing content for digital and broadcast.
- Photography, graphic design and audio/video editing.
- Familiarity with content management systems and social media software.
- Knowledge of live streaming and podcasting.
- Familiarity with web graphics and data-driven storytelling techniques.
- Understanding of the mission and values of public media.
- Comfortable with public appearances and fundraising.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicant Instructions
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.
- The Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume may not take the place of any section in the application.
Required Documents
To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:
- Online Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
- Resume – Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.
- Cover Letter – Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.
- Work Samples – Copies of 2-3 work samples that demonstrate digital and/or broadcast features you’ve produced, websites you have designed/actively managed or print stories you have reported. Examples of digital and broadcast work would be ideal. Please clearly describe your role in the creation of each of these assets.
If applicable: DD214 – Veterans, please fax, email, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College, attn. Jill Deneault,
deneaultj@lanecc.edu, Fax: 541-463-3970
Additional documents and letters of reference are not accepted.
Questions?
- For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586
- For position questions contact News Director Chris Lehman, clehman@klcc.org
How to monitor your application
- Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.
- Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.
Positions close at 9:00 pm PST on closing date.
Transcript Instructions:
- If you have obtained a degree higher than the required education for this position, then unofficial transcripts are required to ensure an accurate salary placement is conducted.
- International degrees will require a foreign degree evaluation for their US equivalent. For more details, click here.
Attach under “Optional Document”, fax, email, deliver or mail to:
Lane Community College
Human Resources
Posting #260023 , Attn: Jill Deneault
Building 3 / HR
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Fax: 541-463-3970
Union Association:
LCC Employees Federation (Classified)