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KOTO is hiring!
KOTO Radio is hiring a part-time rural reporter. This person will contribute to daily news coverage and public affairs programming and will focus primarily on covering news in communities in the greater Telluride region. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: pitching news stories, pursuing news tips and leads, writing scripts and producing content for both on-air and online platforms. The right candidate will adhere to the journalistic Code of Ethics. Journalism background or experience covering community news is preferred. Experience with Audacity software is a plus. This position is approximately 24 hours per week with regular trips to KOTO’s main studio in Telluride but will be based in one of the coverage communities. Pay range is $20-23/hour, depending on experience. Lots of perks! Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Must have reliable transportation and be comfortable with mountain driving conditions. This is a new position; the ideal candidate will be a self-starter and help shape KOTO’s rural coverage. Please send resumes to News Director Julia Caulfield at Julia@koto.org.
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