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“YOURS FOR WESTERN ALASKA”

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Reporter Jenn Ruckel at the start line of Nome-Golovin 2015, Saturday morning. Photo: Francesca Fenzi, KNOM.

KNOM Radio Mission is hiring, please see current openings.

News Director:

The Nome-based News Director coordinates all KNOM AM & FM news programming and content, ensuring all programs are consistent with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations as well as KNOM’s Mission. The News Director is the supervisor to the reporter staff.
This is an hourly, full-time position with benefits that include PTO, health insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Wage range is $32-$38/hr, depending on experience and education.

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Administrative Specialist:

The Administrative Specialist will work in our Anchorage Business Office and will report to the Development Director. This is an hourly, part-time position. Wage range is $18-$22/hr, depending on experience and education.

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News Reporter:

This Nome-based job is the entry-level core position and includes on-the-air work combined with other news duties. A high degree of job flexibility, respect, and team orientation is required. Work hours vary with staffing and seasonal changes. Reporters are supervised by the News Director or General Manager in the absence of a director. Initially, this position will train to be proficient in both production and news, then specialize in news reporting in accordance with the employee’s professional development plan.

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EOE Information

KNOM Radio Mission, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and complies fully with the Federal Communication Commission’s guidelines on fairness in hiring. We’re committed to diversity in our workplace.

About KNOM’s mission and values:

Operating as the oldest Catholic radio station in the country, KNOM values being a friend and companion and providing respectful service based on Catholic ideals. The station’s mission statement is “encountering Christ, embracing culture, empowering growth and engaging the listener.”

We’re KNOM. Yours for Western Alaska.


This page was last updated 08/23/2023.