Producer

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Thief River Falls, MN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The KSRQ Host/Producer coordinates and conducts live morning radio programming consisting of news, weather, prerecorded features, interviews, and triple-A/Americana music. The host will lead weekday broadcasts featuring a curated blend of music and community-focused content, designed to reflect and engage the station’s regional audience. Responsibilities include live hosting, producing local features, and coordinating interviews with community members and event organizers. This role requires strong communication skills, editorial judgment, and a passion for community radio’s mission to inform, entertain, and connect. The selected candidate gets to choose what campus location is their primary.

Requirements

2 years of experience in broadcasting or related area; Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; Associate’s degree may substitute for six months of experience
Ability to walk, stand, sit, crouch, kneel; speak in a clear voice; hear and comprehend sounds and English-language speech; collect, transport, unload items weighing up to 20 lbs
Ability to maintain professional radio environment and product while balancing learning requirements of beginning broadcasters and volunteers
Working knowledge of radio studio equipment
Exceptionally strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated time and project management skills
Demonstrated effectiveness building relationships with a diverse internal and external clientele

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Americana/Triple-A music
2 year degree in Communications or related field
Awareness of issues and happenings in NW Minnesota/NE North Dakota

Responsibilities

Produce and host programming on Pioneer 90.1
Collaborate on Daily Operations of KSRQ
Research, produce, host, and promote KSRQ’s arts and cultural programming

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $1500)
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents