Company Profile

Company Description:

KTOO News is seeking an experienced journalist to serve as our city reporter in Juneau, Alaska.
 
The city reporter will cover local government, keeping our listeners and readers informed about what happens at public meetings while also telling larger stories about Juneau’s challenges and what the city government is doing about them. 
 
The city reporter will also develop a secondary focus related to city government, like Juneau’s housing crunch or how cruise tourism is changing the city.
 
Above all, the city reporter will strive to connect the actions of the city government with the people who are affected by them. We want to do work that centers people, not politics or procedure.
 
Juneau is a damp, isolated, and achingly beautiful place. The mountains, which draw so many people here, also limit construction and threaten homes with landslides and avalanches. The booming tourist economy both sustains and alienates residents. The city was shaped from the start by its Filipino community, which has never been properly represented in the press. And Juneau is only beginning to wrestle with the effects of a century of governance that prioritized white residents while disrupting and scattering Alaska Native communities. 
 
We are looking for someone who appreciates the importance of history and context to local government — someone who wants to look deeply into Juneau and reflect it back to our listeners as truly and richly as they can.
 
This position reports to the managing editor.
 
Responsibilities: 

• Find and pitch stories that creatively explore issues important to Juneau
• Report and produce news stories for radio and web in accordance with public radio’s high standards for balance, fairness and accuracy
• Attend Juneau Assembly meetings and other public meetings
• Balance in-depth stories with breaking news and quick turns
• Must be willing to take photos while reporting
• Handle breaking news or general assignment stories as needed
• Meet deadlines, follow AP style and uphold professional journalistic standards
• Help cover on-air shifts when regular hosts are absent

 
Background and skills:

• Two (2) years of reporting experience (can include a strong portfolio of student journalism) 
• Knowledge of journalism ethics and professional standards
• Knowledge of Alaska issues and trends
• Ability to file clean, accurate copy on deadline
• On-air experience or a willingness to learn
• Knowledge of sound gathering, editing and production for radio broadcast
• Must be willing to relocate to Juneau

 
There may be strong candidates who do not meet some of these qualifications. Please apply anyway.
 
About KTOO News
 
We are the most-listened-to radio station in Juneau, offering a range of news and music programs. Our building is across the street from Gastineau Channel and a short walk from City Hall and the Alaska State Capitol. 
 
Right now, our newsroom has three reporters — the city reporter will be the fourth — serving about 30,000 people in Juneau plus many more across the state. Our reporters focus on city governance, schools, climate change, energy, tourism and more.
 
The newsroom is committed to seeking out voices, perspectives and stories not found in other outlets or in the media at all. We strive to source our stories with diversity and inclusivity in mind.
 
We also know that a diverse and inclusive staff will lead to stronger reporting and a deeper connection to communities we serve. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. You will be supported by our team.
 
Compensation:  Annual salary of $58,290 plus competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement, paid leave and holidays, and 20 weeks of paid parental leave.
 
Please apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume and any links to your work at: https://www.ktoo.org/job-opportunities/apply-online/
 
Application Deadline:  November 5, 2023
 
KTOO is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
KTOO would like to acknowledge the L’eeneidí and the Wooshkeetaan of the Áak’w Khwáan. Our broadcast studios are on their ancestral homeland.  Our building sits on fill that was once tideland and part of what was called the Indian Village.  The families of the Juneau Indian Village, like their ancestors, cherish and depend upon their immediate connection to the waterfront. KTOO is working to lift up Tlingit voices and the Tlingit language. Please excuse us for our mistakes, and gunalchéesh for your patience as we learn.