Job Description
- 502777
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Oct 24 2025 - 23:55 MDT
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Position Title: Multimedia Journalist
Employee Classification: Multimedia Reporter KRWG
College/Division: President's Office
Department: 331110-KRWG RADIO
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable): Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 43908.80 Commensurate with experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.00
Exempt or Non-Exempt : Exempt
Summary: KRWG Public Media, a joint licensee at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM, has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and driven MMJ. This position works with our Content Director to pitch, shoot, write, edit and report short-form and long-form stories relevant to viewers and listeners in our coverage area, including El Paso, TX. If you are excited about enterprise journalism, this is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning newsroom and cover stories that matter.
The successful candidate will supplement our TV and FM distribution with a firm understanding of digital and social media's importance in reaching our audience. Producer/anchor experience is a plus.
Classification Summary Under the direction of the Content Director, the Multimedia Reporter shall act as a general assignment editor and reporter producing broadcast and digital content..
Classification Standard Duties Responsible for the gathering, editing, writing, compiling, and programming of news stories, including support materials (audio and video). Acts as an announcer on specified radio and TV newscasts. Conducts training, under the direction of the Content Director, of students using the broadcast news operations. Acts as a producer/anchor, under the supervision of the Content Director, for newscasts.
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:None; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services; Required Certification/License:
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities KNOWLEDGE:Working knowledge of reporting, as well as shooting and editing video.; SKILLS:Short- and long-term planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written.; ABILITIES:Develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities.
Job Duties And Responsibilities The KRWG Multimedia reporter is responsible for developing story ideas and conducting research. This is followed by shooting video to produce stories in the field. The reporter conducts additional research, writes the stories and develops a multimedia presentation for the KRWG website and social media channels. Prepares report audio for radio distribution. Produces radio and television programs as assigned and serves as a producer/anchor. Conducts student training and participates in pledge drives and community events as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications Special Requirements of the Position Link to online reel demonstrating relevant work experience.
Department Contact: Nancy Holguin 6-2743 nholguin@nmsu.edu
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding
Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Recruitment Summary We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMS U Global Campus Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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