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Dillingham City School District / Radio Station KDLG
Position Announcement
Host / Reporter
Public radio station KDLG has an opening for a Host / Reporter.
Duties include hosting local newscasts and reporting.
Radio station KDLG lies in the heart of beautiful Bristol Bay, the sockeye salmon capital of the world. KDLG is owned by the Dillingham City School District and serves southwest Alaska communities.
Dillingham is a commercial fishing community with a yearly population of 2,500. It is accessible only by air about 300 miles southwest of Anchorage.
The town has a population that is fifty percent Alaska Native and is the hub for a number of Native villages in the region.
The mountains, lakes, and rivers in the region make it one of the premier destinations for hunters, fishermen, and other outdoor enthusiasts.
A generic press release in your inbox challenges you to find the local angle instead of calling the listed spokesperson.
Was there an arrest, fire, school board, or City Council meeting last night? Can you do something with that coming blizzard, or Jenny’s bake sale?
People around town begin to wonder why you’re never seen without a Marantz and a pen in your shirt pocket.
Two-ways, live remotes on a shaky cell phone connection, sound-rich features ... but a few of the tools you possess.
We are looking for the adventurous candidate with hopefully a year of experience in radio journalism or equivalent work.
Salary is competitive with an excellent retirement program and benefits. To apply, email a letter of interest, resume, samples, and references to :
Sam Gardner, General Manager
or send to :
KDLG Radio, Box 670, Dillingham, AK 99576
Applications taken until the job is filled.
KDLG is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.
Salary range : $45,552 - $59,425
KDLG is licensed to the Dillingham City Schools the successful applicant will have full medical / dental health plan and participate in the state of Alaska Public Employees Retirement program.
Last updated : 2024-03-22