Bilingual Radio Journalist (English/ Spanish)

Job Description

Bilingual Radio Journalist (English/ Spanish)

Radio Kingston en Español, serving as the new digital sister station of WKNY Radio Kingston, is seeking a Bilingual Radio Journalist. The reporter will be responsible for researching, reporting, writing, and presenting the news regularly on the Radio Kingston en Español web-based platform, as well as occasionally on-air at WKNY 1490 AM/ 107.9 FM. 

Across both platforms, Radio Kingston serves a population of approximately 24,000 listeners in Kingston, New York, in the heart of the Hudson Valley. The successful candidate will be skilled at reporting accurate, culturally relevant, and compelling stories in both English and Spanish for WKNY 1490 AM/107.9 FM and Radio Kingston en Español via the web-based platform. Key duties will include identifying and developing story leads, conducting on-air interviews, and translating these stories into both English and Spanish.

Periodista radiofónico bilingüe (Español/Inglés)

Radio Kingston en Español, la nueva estación hermana digital de WKNY Radio Kingston, busca un/a periodista de radio bilingüe. El/La reportero/a será responsable de investigar, reportar, redactar y presentar noticias regularmente en la plataforma web de Radio Kingston en Español, así como ocasionalmente en WKNY 1490 AM/107.9 FM.

A través de ambas plataformas, Radio Kingston atiende a una población de aproximadamente 24,000 radio oyentes en Kingston, Nueva York, en el corazón del Valle del Hudson. El/La candidato/a seleccionado/a deberá tener la capacidad de reportar historias precisas, culturalmente relevantes y convincentes, tanto en inglés como en español, para WKNY 1490 AM/107.9 FM y Radio Kingston en Español a través de la plataforma web. La tarea clave incluirá identificar y desarrollar las historias principales, realizar entrevistas al aire y traducir estas historias tanto al inglés como al español.

More information:

This is a unique opportunity for a journalist to help build a vibrant, cultural, and informative platform for thousands of listeners in Kingston and the surrounding areas. Since 2018, Radio Kingston has amplified the many voices of the community, dedicating part of its airtime to Spanish-language programming with popular shows like La Voz con Mariel Fiori and Mochilero con Antonio Flores-Lobos, among others. After nearly seven years of audience growth through cultural events and community engagement, all six current Spanish-language shows will transition to the new digital platform (which includes a website, mobile app, Facebook, and YouTube channels), creating a cohesive and comprehensive experience for our listeners. The platform will also provide opportunities to expand existing shows and introduce new hosts and programming that align with Radio Kingston’s mission of serving and reflecting the community.

Radio Kingston en Español informs, inspires, and connects our Spanish-speaking communities through accessible, inclusive, and culturally-rooted programming. Radio Kingston en Español will uplift community voices and stories that reflect the realities, dreams, and strengths of our diverse Latinx and Hispanic neighbors. Radio Kingston en Español is committed to language justice and envisions a local media space where Spanish-speaking residents feel seen, heard, and empowered to share their truths, access essential information, and celebrate their cultures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing, pitching, researching, and producing news stories, often focusing on issues affecting multicultural communities
• Conducting interviews and producing high-quality segments in both English and Spanish for the Radio platform
• Translating information accurately and ensuring content is culturally sensitive and relevant to all audiences
• Reporting both Live & recorded segments on-air, including studio and remote broadcasts
• Building relationships and trust in the Kingston community
• Working with the Executive Director, Program Director, Radio Hosts, and Community Partners 

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Professional-level fluency (speaking and writing) in English and Spanish
• Journalism skills, including ethics, news judgment, and writing/communication skills
• Technical skills: Able to use audio editing software, broadcast equipment, and content management systems (CMS).
• Curiosity and a passion for reporting on topics important to the communities served
• Ability to adapt and show flexibility in a dynamic community environment
• A degree or equivalent work experience in Journalism in Radio or other media contexts

Compensation

Salary: $72,000 to 80,000/year, commensurate with experience. This range represents Radio Kingston's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base salary range at the time of posting and is one part of the total rewards provided to employees.

Generous benefits include 100% employer-funded health insurance (medical, dental, vision, mental health, sexual and reproductive health), wellness program, ample paid vacation and time off, 401(k)  

Professional development support for conferences and continuing education

Radio Kingston is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, immigrants, bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Radio Kingston is firmly committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) laws. Radio Kingston strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, height and/or weight, disability, gender identity or expression, medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS- related conditions, marital status, partnership status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status, arrest record and any other characteristic protected by law.

To apply:

Journalismnext LLC has been retained as the recruitment firm for this search. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to kingston@journalismnext.com

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About Radio Kingston

Radio Kingston is a noncommercial platform dedicated to a vibrant, just, and healthy Kingston. Our work centers around community storytelling, artistic and musical expression, conversation, and connection. 

Mission

Radio Kingston reflects the community it is a part of through its programming and services, which foster bonds of trust, connection, and information sharing to further community building.

Vision

We’re committed to reflecting and celebrating the dynamic diversity of the City of Kingston and the surrounding area with programming that fosters healthy social discourse and offers the community opportunities to engage with, learn from, and listen to one another.

Location

This position is located in Kingston, NY, 91 miles north of New York City, in the dynamic Hudson Valley. As New York State’s first capital, Kingston features a rich colonial history, a lively Stockade District and a dynamic waterfront area. The city, just 20-30 minutes from trails and ski slopes on the Catskill Mountains, sits on the Hudson River. Kingston combines small city charm with easy access to New York’s natural landscapes. 

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