The Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (AMPERS) has an IMMEDIATE
opening for a highly experienced journalist to research, write, produce, and edit a daily five-minute
newscast highlighting the headlines from the past 24 hours from around our state. This is a one-year
full-time position with benefits that will end on June 30, 2027.
Reporter/Producer/Anchor, North Star Stories Daily
Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations
Full-Time Temporary Position
AMPERS is the largest statewide association of community radio stations in the United States,
comprised of 17 independent community radio stations in Minnesota. The stations primarily serve
underserved populations, including greater Minnesota, tribal nations, diverse communities, and
students. AMPERS helps member stations serve their diverse communities by generating revenue,
developing and sharing programming, and works to correct the narrative regarding historically
underrepresented communities through accurate storytelling and reporting.
AMPERS produces North Star Stories, a weekly 30-minute magazine-style newscast. North Star
Stories, a daily five-minute newscast, North Star Stories en Español, a five-minute weekly newscast
in Spanish, Minnesota Native News, and much more. This position will be responsible for producing
the daily newscasts Sunday – Thursday to air Monday – Friday.
AMPERS is seeking a highly experienced journalist to identify and report the top news stories of
the past 24 hours from around the state. The position will be responsible for collecting audio to
use in the newscast, writing, producing, editing, and distributing the newscasts to the stations.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience writing, producing, and editing radio newscasts.
The newscasts will focus on stories and perspectives not reported in traditional media with an
emphasis on underserved communities defined as BIPOC, those living with a disability, new
immigrants, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, Veterans, and those living in Greater
Minnesota.
Duties will include:
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- Identifying the top stories from around the state from the past 24 hours
- Conducting interviews as needed for each newscast
- Researching, writing, and producing five daily 5-minute newscasts per week
- Identify and establish partnerships with local newsrooms and community journalists
around the state - Attend press conferences, community events, and respond to breaking news stories as
needed (if candidate is located in Minnesota) - Distribute newscasts to stations
- Assisting the VP of News with adapting daily stories for the weekly newscast
- Post newscasts and breaking news on social media
- Ensure all stories are factually accurate and all names are pronounced correctly
- Upholding journalistic standards and ethics
- Ensure all content complies with FCC, fair use, and copyright laws and guidelines
- Collaborate closely with the Director of News Programming & CEO
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of News Programming & CEO
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Required Qualifications:
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- Extensive experience reporting, writing, producing, and editing radio newscasts
- Extensive experience meeting newscast deadlines
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication skills
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Desired Qualifications:
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- Experience working with and reporting about diverse communities
- Established news sources in Minnesota
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent experience
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Work Environment
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- 100% remote (with the exception of some in-field work if located in Minnesota)
- Family-friendly environment
- Strong commitment to diversity
- Candidate will report to the Chief Executive Officer
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Commitment to Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equal Employment
AMPERS strongly encourages women, people of color, Native Americans, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and Veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, veteran status, medical condition, national origin or ancestry, or any protected category prohibited by state and federal laws.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range $50,000 to $60,000 commensurate with work and educational experience
- Very strong benefits package with 100% of the premium paid by AMPERS for the
employee - SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with strong company match (available starting 1/1/27)
Length of contract
- From start date through 6/30/2027
Application Process
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and three samples of their work to jobs@ampers.org. Please enter NSS Daily News Producer in the subject line of your email. AMPERS is looking to fill this position as quickly as possible.
AMPERS – News Director Daily, North Star Stories (Full-Time Temporary)