KRDO13 JOB POSTING
Position Information
Position Title: Radio Program Director/Anchor
Requisition Number: 26-1104
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Remote Eligibility: Onsite
Company Overview
KRDO13 is a community-focused media organization delivering award-winning journalism across ABC, Telemundo, Radio, and Digital platforms. We are committed to excellence in storytelling, innovation, and serving Southern Colorado communities with integrity and professionalism.
Job Summary
The Radio Program Director/Anchor will anchor our weekday live, morning news. This individual will oversee radio operations and content.
This is a highly visible leadership role requiring an organized and effective manager who can work closely with news and sales teams. The role also requires regular appearances at community events to represent the station.
The Radio Program Director/Anchor reports directly to the KRDO13 News Director and is expected to lead by example through professionalism and a deep commitment to the organization and the community we serve.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Anchor a live, weekday four-hour morning news show in addition to other programs
- Coach, mentor, and develop radio staff through regular feedback and performance management
- Execute community partnerships and station initiatives that support audience engagement and revenue opportunities
- Anchor live in the field from community events
- Proactively identify and pursue programming opportunities
- Manage cross-training of radio staff
- Ensure strong communication across radio shifts
- Manage multiple projects and issues simultaneously and bring them to a conclusion
- Work effectively with station leadership on the news, sales and engineering teams
- Regularly participate in station and community events
- Manage the radio news team schedule
- Prioritize cross-platform promotion
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of four years of on-air broadcast experience
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, or a related field
- Demonstrated leadership experience with a passion for managing and developing teams
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
- Ability to thrive under pressure and effectively manage multiple priorities and daily deadlines
- Excellent editorial judgment and decision-making abilities
- Flexibility to adjust schedule as needed to meet station demands
Schedule Expectations
This position may require early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and schedule adjustments based on breaking news, severe weather, station events, or operational needs.
Physical & Technical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift equipment as necessary
- Ability to operate computers, broadcast equipment, cameras, editing systems, and other newsroom technology
- Ability to work in studio, field, and outdoor environments under varying weather conditions
- Ability to travel locally for station assignments and community events
Work Environment
This position is based onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado, unless otherwise approved by management. Employees may work in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments typical of broadcast news operations.
Compensation
Annual Salary Range: $60,000.00
This position will have additional commission opportunities.
In accordance with Colorado law, the compensation range provided is a good faith estimate of what KRDO13 reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive:
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Sick Leave & Personal Holidays
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- FSA & HSA Options
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Referral Program Incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Opportunities
KRDO13 also provides company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Basic Dependent Life Insurance, and Basic AD&D coverage.
Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to plan terms and company policies. Visit our benefits hub for more information. https://flimp.live/MyNewsPressBenefits#benefithome
Career Growth & Development
KRDO13 supports employee growth and encourages professional development, continued education, industry training, and internal advancement opportunities.
Additional Requirements
- Pre-employment drug screening required
- Background check required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Application Instructions
To be considered for this opportunity, apply online at KRDO.com/jobs.
Applications will remain open for two months or until offered.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement
KRDO13 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KRDO13 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
KRDO13 values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
