Description
BROADCAST JOURNALIST: WOMEN’S DESK
Post Date: January 2026
We are seeking to hire an experienced broadcast journalist with a strong skill set that includes reporting, writing, producing, and anchoring. We are looking for someone who is, above all, a good reporter and a team player. We also want you to be a strong writer, have solid broadcast production skills, and be comfortable delivering live newscasts and conducting live interviews on the air.
The Women’s Desk is a new undertaking that we believe to be one of the first of its kind across public radio. We are expanding the Desk, making this an exciting opportunity to cultivate a daily news beat, looking at issues through a women’s lens, while working alongside other broadcast journalists who helped build this initial concept. We will encourage this reporter to analyze and cover issues affecting women throughout our community, while also cultivating and maintaining relationships. We imagine coverage will include science-based reporting, data analysis, breaking news, profiles, and historical perspective — all strongly community-led.
This broadcast journalist will join a growing team responsible for bringing ideas forward that advance how the power of radio can be used to tell meaningful stories. You are a multitasker, able to work on in-depth stories and breaking news pieces simultaneously, and you care deeply about connecting with our unique community in ways that continually improve our public service to its diverse stakeholders.
As a small station, every member of our news team is required to support evening production duties (one day per week), weekend coverage (approx. once a month), take substitute host shifts as needed, and participate in breaking news coverage. It is also assumed that each beat reporter will have approximately 25% of their coverage responsibilities held for general assignment.
Duties:
- Produce high-quality, accurate, and ethical reporting
- Write and produce daily spot news, weekly features and interviews
- Cultivate a pool of sources throughout the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys
- Produce digital content for our website and social media channels
- Anchor morning and afternoon newscasts, as needed
- Serve as local show producer for Morning Edition and All Things Considered once a week
- Participate in the production of live events
- Maintain and cultivate relationships with people and organizations pertaining to your beat
- Work with the news director and regional NPR editors to nationalize local stories
- Participate in training and workshops to continue honing your craft and skills
- Attend station events and participate in on-air fundraising drives
To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, references, and two to three audio reporting examples to jobs@aspenpublicradio.org with “Women’s Desk Reporter” in the subject line.
Application review will begin on February 1, 2026. Position open until filled. No phone calls, please.
This is a full-time salaried position reporting to the Aspen Public Radio news director, requiring availability for day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. This employee must be a year-round resident of the Roaring Fork Valley. Aspen Public Radio offers full-time staff benefits, including 100% employer-paid health insurance, paid vacation, and a 403(b) match. Ski pass financing and rapid transit bus pass financing are available. Salary is $65,000. Aspen Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Solid experience in radio reporting, audio editing and production, and on-air anchoring
- Deep knowledge of the ethics and practices of journalism, including AP and NPR styles
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines on a regular basis
- Well-practiced collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of the purpose and mission of public broadcasting
- Education experience in Women’s Studies or Gender Studies
