News Director presso Eagle Communications

Do you want to be part of creating a better experience where you live, work and play? Why not grow with a company where you are not just an employee, but where you can be an owner?

Eagle Media in St. Joseph, MO is seeking a news director to help grow our newsgathering and publishing operations for our local radio properties and market-leading news site. We are looking for a journalist who understands and loves the local relationship with — and responsibility to — their community and audience.

This position will be an integral part of the day-to-day newsgathering operations for the St. Joe and Maryville coverage area for our six radio stations and StJosephPost.com and MaryvillePost.com. Collaboration is key at Eagle, and the on-air news director will work closely with the operations manager, market manager, marketing consultants, programmers, and the video team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure reliable coverage of St. Joe & Maryville -area local news, and community events.

• Guide and promote creativity and good programming practices with on-air and digital peers.

• Broadcast news coverage.

• Publish text, visual and audio content to StJosephPost.com and MaryvillePost.com.

• Help maintain a growing social media presence on St. Joseph Post and Maryville Post Facebook pages, being responsive to posts and messages

• Providing Talent for Live Broadcasts for our clients

• Handling Severe Weather Coverage for our county coverage Area/Region.

• Attend City Council and community meetings as needed.

Experience:

• News writing and on-air experience preferred.

• Knowledge of social media platforms and ability to learn Eagle’s proprietary content management system.

• Knowledge of radio production is preferred.

• Excellent communication skills

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience along with a competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and employee ownership stock plan

Other information: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Eagle Communications is an Employee-Owned company and an EEO employer. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and motor vehicle check.