Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Saga Communications’ NewsRadio 98.5 FM and AM 560 WGAN is seeking an experienced radio news professional to write, produce and host drive time reports.
Applicants should have previous on-air experience in a fast-paced news gathering environment with a foundational understanding of journalistic guidelines and best practices. Familiarity with Burli news gathering software is a plus as is a willingness to embrace coaching.

Requirements & Skills:

NewsRadio WGAN is Northern New England’s legacy news and information station serving the fast-growing Portland, Maine Metro. We pledge you’ll practice your craft in an upbeat and creative environment surrounded by a dedicated team of broadcast professionals in an eight-station cluster. At Saga, we believe that what comes out of the speakers is the very foundation of everything else we do. And you’ll be working for one of the most respected publicly held radio groups in America. Lest we forget, Portland is a cosmopolitan city replete with gourmet restaurants, a spectrum of live music venues, renowned healthcare and the limitless recreation our famous coastline has to offer. Take your next career step in one of America’s best mid-major markets.

NewsRadio WGAN is the proud news voice of Portland Media Group, a subsidiary of Saga Communications and an EOE.
Position Type (Full-Time/Part-Time): Full Time
Link To Apply: Please forward a brief letter of introduction, a resume and 10-minute (maximum) news sample by July 31, 2024, to talent@portlandmediagrp.com
Requested Dates Position to be Listed: Current to July 31st please