Part- Time Broadcast News Reporter/Producer

The Part Time KBCS Reporter/Producer will produce a minimum of two 3-5-minute pre-produced news segments per week featuring local/regional news stories on issues related to the environment, education, or social justice.

Pay rate: $21.00/hour

The successful candidate is expected to work 19.75 hours per week maximum with flexible work schedule Monday-Friday. This position typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment. 

The temporary hourly employment is limited to the earlier of 1,050 hours or 12 consecutive months beginning from the original date of hire. Per WAC 357-04-045 , following 1,050 hours or 12 consecutive months, an individual is not eligible for re-employment at Bellevue College in another temporary part-time hourly position. Temporary hourly employees who work more than three hundred fifty (350) hours in a twelve consecutive month period may be subject to provisions of one the collective bargaining agreements covering Classified employees at Bellevue College.  

This position is expected to NOT be eligible for benefits because eligibility is limited only to employees working at least an average of 80 hours in eligible employment for more than 6 consecutive months and at least 8 hours a month. Eligible positions are eligible for certain benefits .

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals , diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

For more information, visit BC Facts at a Glance @ Bellevue College .

KBCS Radio is Bellevue Colleges Non-Commercial Educational radio station located on the main campus of Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA. KBCS is a community radio station that features local music and news programming and provides volunteer opportunities for citizens and students to produce and host music programs on KBCS and to work in our highly respected news department as a news producer. 

91.3 KBCS-FM-HD1, and World News Radio KBCS-HD2 are radio broadcast services of Bellevue College and are broadcast across the greater Puget Sound region from the main campus of Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA.

The Part-Time KBCS News Reporter/Producer is responsible for producing a minimum of two 3-5-minutes pre -produced news segments per week featuring local news reports related to the environment, education, or social justice. Successful candidate must have the ability to work both independently and cooperatively with station staff, volunteers, and students.

• Previous experience/education working as a radio broadcast news assignment reporter and proficient with audio editing software including but not limited to Adobe Audition.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively with station staff, volunteers, and students in a collaborative and inclusive manner.

• Minimum one (1) year of experience working as an on-air news reporter at either a noncommercial or commercial radio broadcast station.

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law .

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Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

Applications received by 06/30/2024 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. 

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips  before applying.

Required application materials: 

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume of relevant work experience in radio broadcasting
• Provide an audition recording with the original air date of at least one previous reporting assignment that you produced and narrated. If you do not have a previous recording, you may include a new audition recording of a sample news story preferably including, but not limited to, a voice actuality, natural sound, music bed, etc. that you produced and narrated.
• Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact:

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to [email protected] .

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/ . The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact [email protected] .