KTNA is hiring a News Reporter
Talkeetna Community Radio, Inc., (KTNA) located in Talkeetna, Alaska, announces an opening for a News Reporter. KTNA provides locally-produced and syndicated programming, with a purpose to inform, enrich, and connect the community on-air, online, and face-to-face.
The News Reporter investigates, writes, and produces local news stories on a wide range of issues relevant to the Upper Susitna Valley. This position produces multiple news stories for broadcast each week, hosts newscasts, and posts content to the station’s website and social media platforms. The reporter assists with existing public affairs programming and may work with the news team and volunteers to develop other public affairs shows. During local emergencies, the reporter assists with updating local residents through KTNA’s broadcast, website, and social media presence. The News Reporter reports to the News Director and works as part of a news team of staff, freelance reporters, and interns.
KTNA is community-supported public radio. KTNA presents a wide variety of programming twenty-four hours every day, drawing from National Public Radio, Alaska Public Radio Network, and other national and independent program distributors. Beyond national news and cultural programs, KTNA offers local news, educational and informative programming, music with local DJs, and emergency broadcast services. We have a dedicated corps of volunteers who produce music shows and anchor three newscasts each weekday. KTNA’s reach is both local through our broadcast and events, and worldwide with multiple online platforms.
The station is located in downtown Talkeetna near restaurants and shopping. Residents of the Susitna Valley enjoy a rural lifestyle with all the basic services yet more than 70 miles from the nearest traffic jam. Local all-season trails, an arts council, and a history museum contribute to a high quality of life. For more information about the area, visit Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce.
A full job description is available at www.ktna.org/NewsReporter. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Salary $31,000 to $34,500 based on experience. Benefits include a generous paid leave package, professional development, and values-driven work.
To apply submit a letter of interest, resume, three writing samples (reporting preferred), and contact information for three references to manager@ktna.org. The position is open until filled. Interested parties are encouraged to contact KTNA with questions at manager@ktna.org or (907) 733-1700.
