WAER and Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Communication seek a dynamic newsroom leader who can help move our dual missions forward, enlightening, entertaining and engaging the public, and providing professional development opportunities for student/volunteers.  WAER's next News Director will continue the department's evolution into a broadcast and digital entity.
 
The News Director will join sound journalism with technical broadcasting skills, digital storytelling, comprehensive knowledge of content management systems for web posting, and social media experience.  This individual will lead, set policy and produce content in each of these areas.  This includes editing content on all platforms and participating in special public affairs, community-engagement programming.  
 
The News Director also plays a key role in WAER¿s training and development mission, including teaching writing, interviewing, digital and audio skills, and other areas to aid student development.  Recruiting of volunteers is also an important task.
 
 The WAER News Director is also a member of the station's management team and helps set station direction, participates in fundraising, station promotion, and community and university relations.  Knowledge of Public Media and related issues is helpful.