Morning edition host | Portland, OR

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  • Location: Portland, OR

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The Opportunity Are you a morning person (and by morning we mean ready to work at 4:30am! ) who is also a journalist with hosting aspirations or experience? We may have a role tailor-made for you! Our long time Morning Edition Host is transitioning to host OPB’s All things Considered. This gives us a rare opportunity to bring on more talent to OPB for the coveted Morning Edition Host position. This type of opportunity

is not one that comes along often! We’re seeking someone who is comfortable being in a public facing position and is inherently curious about the world around them.

Must be skilled in writing captivating headlines for the news of the day and seamlessly create transitions between national content and local content. This is a great opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about sharing the news and uplifting local journalists. If you’re a journalist with a passion for connecting with your community through hosting, we hope to hear from you! Position Details OPB’s Morning Edition host serves as a conduit for the audience to OPB’s news content. The host is a dynamic, engaged journalist,

who informs OPB’s Morning Edition and all its elements. The Host actively designs each morning’s program content with the listeners in mind, updating news headlines, weather and occasional traffic reports as the news dictates.

Contributes to writing and production of local morning newscasts, where necessary; monitors all appropriate sources for news updates. Conducts live and taped interviews for local ME segments. Is versatile with reporters, editors and others in live or recorded on-air conversations. This position represents OPB at select events, panels, conferences and OPB sanctioned gatherings and may occasionally serve as a substitute host for OPB’s Think Out Loud.

Responds to emergency and technical situations during shift. Actively participates in fundraising functions. Responsibilities 60% - Actively designs each morning’s program content consistent with OPB’s journalistic standards, keeping the audience in mind: Updates listeners with news headlines, weather and traffic reports Contributes to writing and production of local morning newscasts, where necessary Monitors all appropriate sources for news updates Responds professionally on and off air to special news coverage and Connects with all necessary teams within OPBRespond to emergency and technical situations during shiftlive-reads sponsorship and underwriting spots25% - Researches, selects, conducts live and taped interviews or stories for local Morning Edition segments.

Reads widely and interacts with OPB’s community in order to research subject matter for the program. The process includes working closely with Morning Edition’s Producer to serve the audience from beginning to broadcast to moving appropriate interviews to OPB’s digital environment. Creates additional content to complement local news production. May include audio, video, text, photos or other types of digital content.10% - Engages with the audience on multiple platforms, including social media May serve as occasional substitute host for OPB’s Think Out Loud.

Represents OPB at select events, panels, conferences and OPB sanctioned gatherings5% - Participates actively in fundraising functions which include soliciting donations through on-air appeals Working Conditions Most work is done in an office, studio or other indoor location. Some lifting and carrying equipment may be required, up to 25 pounds. Extended periods of sitting and standing may be necessary. Occasional local or regional travel to attend events.

Work schedule requires arriving at or before 4:30 a. m. including during inclement weather. Minimum Qualifications Experience in broadcast journalism or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position Strong news writing skills, including writing copy for broadcast Demonstrated strength in interviewing for live and recorded broadcast Demonstrated announcing/hosting skills in radio or audio environment. Ability to maintain high standards of honesty, integrity, impartiality and conduct in on-air work and performance of other duties on behalf of OPBStrong organizational and time management skills Demonstrated ability to work with office and digital audio editing software Ability to work constructively with team members Ability to make sound editorial decisions independently.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment Knowledge of public broadcasting environment Ability to read widely and interact with community in order to research subject matter for the program. Demonstrated curiosity/interest in a wide range of subjects. Ability to engage with an audience, including on social media Share OPB's commitment to covering all the communities in our coverage areas reflecting a diverse range of people and perspectives in our content Enthusiasm for the mission of OPBPreferred Qualifications Knowledge of major stories and issues in the Northwest Demonstrated newsgathering skills, including photos, audio and text Public speaking experience Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field Ability to handle a broadcast board Additional Information This position reports to the Executive Editor of News, Talk and Podcast and is benefits eligible.

The probable hiring range for this exempt position is between $71,000 and $88,700 annually depending on qualifications.

How to Apply For application instructions, please visit OPB's careers page. You will be asked to create an account, upload your cover letter and resume and answer a few position related questions. Once you click “submit” you cannot make changes to your application. Your application materials are due by 8:59 PM Pacific Time on January 12, 2024. OPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more details: jobs-search. org/architecture-construction_portland-c444358/morning-edition-host-portland_i1957505150

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