KAWC Education Solutions Reporter

Location: Yuma, Arizona
Job Category: Online | New Media
Job ID: 12192
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: per year
Posted: 02.28.2025

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Job Description:

Are you passionate about education and reporting? Join us as an Education Solutions Reporter, where you’ll have the opportunity to engage with local communities and produce thought-provoking content about education. Whether you're interviewing teachers, parents, or students, your work will reach audiences through radio broadcasts, podcasts, and social media. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to connect with the heart of the community!

 

Typical Duties: 

• Serves students by modeling the behavior and function of a professional public media journalist. Interact with student journalists and interns working in the KAWC studios.
• Using independent judgment, the Education Solutions Reporter will produce in-depth news and public affairs content focused on education. conduct field interviews, and travel to the site of news events. Writes stories, edits digital audio recordings, and voices news stories. Stories will be produced for radio broadcasts, inclusion in podcasts, and digital distribution. The grant requires tracking and sets a goal of ten stories per month. The main function of the position.
• Using independent judgment, the Education Solutions Reporter will produce in-depth news and public affairs content focused on education. conduct field interviews, and travel to the site of news events. Writes stories, edits digital audio recordings, and voices news stories. Stories will be produced for radio broadcasts, inclusion in podcasts, and digital distribution. The grant requires tracking and sets a goal of ten stories per month. The main function of the position.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
• Click here to view the full  job description!

Notes:

• Primary location is on Yuma Campus 
• Exempt
• Grant Funded (The Arizona Community Collaborative) - contingent upon continued funding

Why Work at AWC? 
At Arizona Western College, we are committed to providing a rewarding work environment:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Paid holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents 
• Innovative and student-focused institution -  learn more!

Explore our complete benefits  here!

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POSTING DATE:
February 27, 2025

FIRST REVIEW DATE:
The first review of applications date begin on March 17, 2025. Applications submitted after the first review date may not be considered for the position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

1. Completed Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)
3. Cover Letter
4. Unofficial College/University Transcripts

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• The statements in this posting describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.

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ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:
Arizona Western College
Human Resources
Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629
Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 years of experience producing radio, television, print news content, or equivalent
  experience.
• Demonstrated experience in radio or television production.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required; language proficiency must be demonstrated on
  application materials.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and
  abilities have been achieved may be considered.