Employment
Employment at KPR
Statehouse Bureau Chief
Kansas Public Radio, KU, Lawrence, Kansas
KPR, on the campus of the University of Kansas in Lawrence, is seeking a Statehouse Bureau Chief (SBC) to manage all aspects of KPR’s capital news bureau. This position works primarily at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka and is responsible for reporting on all aspects of state government. The SBC researches, writes, reports, and produces spot news, digital stories, and long-form audio features for KPR and its reporting partners. This position is an integral part of a Regional Journalism Collaboration involving the Kansas News Service, based at KCUR in Kansas City, Missouri. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) and two years’ experience in broadcast, newspaper, or digital reporting required. To be considered, one must apply online at https://employment.ku.edu/jobs/staff/kansas-statehouse-bureau-chief/26495br. Application review begins on 11/03/23 and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is identified. KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.
Morning News Host/Reporter
Kansas Public Radio, KU, Lawrence, Kansas
The Morning Edition Host/Reporter delivers the local segments of “Morning Edition,” National Public Radio’s weekday news magazine on Kansas Public Radio (hereafter “KPR”), licensed by the University of Kansas in Lawrence. This person gathers, edits, writes, produces and delivers local newscasts and hosts the local segments of this national show on KPR. Following each day’s broadcast of Morning Edition, this position is also responsible for producing broadcast and online news content. The reporter must have a keen understanding of state, regional and national news. This position requires consistent availability weekdays from 4:00am to 1:00pm, including most holidays. Position is supervised by the News Director and/or Assistant News Director. to be consiered, one must apply online at https://employment.ku.edu/jobs/staff/morning-news-host-reporter/26740br. Application review begins on Friday December 15, 2023 and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is identified. KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.
Employment at Audio-Reader
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Internships at KPR
KPR offers internships to students interested in radio broadcasting. Our staff values the input and energy that interns bring to KPR. If you are interested in an internship, please learn more by downloading the guidelines listed below. Due to staffing issues resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic, KPR is not currently accepting interns.
Development Department Internships
Click HERE for a description.
Apply for an Internship
Click HERE to apply.
EEO Report
http://www.kansaspublicradio.org/public/files/documents/2015eeo.docx
Why Work at KPR?
- Employees of KPR participate in University of Kansas benefits programs.
- KPR is an award-winning public radio station.
- KPR is housed in a new state-of-the-art broadcasting facility.
- KPR stays on the front edge of new developments in radio technology.
- Public radio is an important service to the community.
University of Kansas Nondiscrimination Statement
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