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Job Title

Broadcast News Director

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Job Purpose

Oversees production and on-air anchoring of television newscasts. Provides editorial direction and guidance to produce broadcasts that are journalistically relevant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs gathering and production of news and features content for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Supervises personnel to include allocating work and solving problems.
• Responsible for evaluating performance and managing staff members.
• Generates assignments and evaluates news leads and news tips to develop stories.
• Ensures the accuracy of the broadcast programs by gathering and verifying information regarding stories.
• Edits material and reporter submissions.
• Prepares and writes stories according to standard editorial style and format; serves as fill?in anchor or host.
• Monitors equipment usage and ensures the maintenance of equipment inventories.
• Attends the monthly Student Media Board meetings.
• Performs other job?related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Full?time student for the entire academic year
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Must be available to start work Aug. 18, 2025
• Must be available Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30?p.m. for training.
• Ability to develop broadcast programs on?air and online.
• Knowledge of broadcast journalism principles and techniques.

Desired Qualifications

• Some supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of on?air and online techniques, protocols and standards.
• Knowledge of broadcast production techniques.
• Knowledge of industry?related software.

Required Application Materials

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

• Cover letter
• Resume or C.V.

Work Location

On?campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

Hiring Statement/EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307?766?2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

About Laramie

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4?year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state?of?the?art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramies beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit

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