Assistant News Director​/Reporter

KLCC is expanding its award-winning newsroom. We are seeking an Assistant News Director/Reporter who will help guide daily journalism across broadcast and digital platforms, work closely with reporters to shape story ideas, and provide essential editing oversight prior to publication or air.

This role supports KLCC’s News Director and plays a key part in delivering high-quality, trustworthy local reporting for the region. This is a full-time position, primarily based in an office environment, with some field reporting and public events required.

If you are passionate about public-service journalism, skilled in story development and editing, and eager to work in a dynamic newsroom undergoing meaningful digital transformation, we encourage you to apply.
The Final date to receive applications for this position is August 16, 2026.

The Assistant News Director/Reporter supports KLCC’s mission by helping manage daily news production, coordinating with reporters, and ensuring accuracy, fairness, and editorial excellence across KLCC’s radio and digital platforms. This position assists the News Director with story assignments, editing, workflow organization, and the development of emerging reporters.

The Assistant News Director/Reporter also produces original reporting, either on‑air or digital, and may occasionally anchor newscasts, contribute to long‑form programming, or participate in community engagement events.

This role requires sound editorial judgment, strong writing and editing skills, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to maintaining KLCC’s high ethical and journalistic standards.

• Work with reporters on story development, including idea generation, sourcing, and angle refinement.
• Provide editing oversight of daily news content prior to publication or broadcast.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of daily and weekly story assignments.
• Monitor regional news and community issues to identify coverage priorities.
• Support the News Director in maintaining KLCC’s editorial standards, workflow, and content strategy across platforms.
• Participate in local, regional, and national editorial partnerships when appropriate.

• Produce regular news stories for broadcast and digital publication.
• Host or anchor newscasts or special programming as needed.
• Participate in the production of KLCC long‑form journalism, including interviews, podcasts, and live events.
• Assist with the production of KLCC news products such as email newsletters, podcasts, and special series.

• Cultivate and maintain community contacts to support robust and diverse news coverage.
• Participate in public events, town halls, and debates as assigned.
• Respond to listener/reader inquiries regarding coverage and news standards.