Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Association
WDIY 88.1 FM
Job Posting – September 2019
Title: Director of News and Information
Reports to: Operation Director
WDIY FM will be celebrating its 25th birthday in 2020 and is a listener-supported public radio station based in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania which has been broadcasting since January, 1995. We serve the community of eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey with award-winning NPR programs like Morning Edition and All Things Considered along with locally-produced programs exploring political, financial, and cultural topics in the Lehigh Valley.
In addition to NPR, local news and public affairs, WDIY is also home to an eclectic mix of music programs. Classical, folk, jazz, blues, indie rock, world music.
Responsibilities
Localization is the key to maintaining an audience in the Lehigh Valley and WDIY is seeking a person who is skilled in the areas below:
News Anchoring
News Reporting
Writing/hosting for news, features and public affairs
Digital editing
Staff/volunteer coordination
Mentoring and training volunteer prospects
Identifying resources and contacts for news coverage
Experience Needed to Qualify
A college degree in media, broadcasting and/or Journalism
Proficient in Microsoft Office
LVCBA/WDIY is an equal opportunity employer