Job Details

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.