Charles Compton

Statehouse Reporter Wanted: Frankfort, KY

Charles Compton — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:25:18 +0000

Kentucky Public Radio, a consortium of Kentucky’s public radio stations, seeks a dynamic and experienced investigative reporter to lead the state capital bureau in Frankfort. Experience in both broadcast and online journalism required. Competitive salary and benefits offered. To apply send cover letter, resume and audio samples to Human Resources, Louisville Public Media, 619 S. Fourth Street, Louisville, Ky, 40202.

News Anchor/Reporter wanted: WUKY-Lexington

Charles Compton — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:12:23 +0000

Anchor daily news broadcasts, general assignment news reporting, coordinate web and social media activities at WUKY and assist with training of UK Journalism students.

PRNDI Joins Dispute over Open Records Request

Charles Compton — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:37:43 +0000

Joining with journalistic organizations like RTDNA and SPJ, the PRNDI Board has called upon the University of Kentucky to release documents requested under the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Open Records Laws. The records were requested by the University’s public radio station, as part of an investigation into the competency of care provided by the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Program at UK Healthcare. The program was shut down last year by UK Healthcare and patients referred to out of state providers.

WKYU - Bowling Green, KY: Reporter/Afternoon Anchor

Charles Compton — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:17:30 +0000

WKU Public Radio seeks applications for a reporter/All Things Considered host to join our award-winning news team. This reporter/host will produce and anchor weekday afternoon newscasts, produce news features and interviews, and serve as local host for All Things Considered. WKU Public Radio operates four transmitters serving a population of 1.3 million across Kentucky, southern Indiana, and northern Tennessee. Studios and offices are located on the campus of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY.

Nominees Sought for Leo C. Lee Award

Charles Compton — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:58:27 +0000

Each year, PRNDI honors an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to public radio news. Next month in Cleveland, the PRNDI Board selects the 2013 recipient of the Leo C. Lee Award. We are currently accepting nominations from member -stations. To nominate an individual or organization, please contact your representative on the PRNDI board. Including a written justification for the award is also helpful.

Help Wanted in West Virginia

Charles Compton — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:33:41 +0000

West Virginia Public Broadcasting seeks two (2) full-time Reporters for our Charleston newsroom.

NPR Joins News Partnership in "Big Easy"

Charles Compton — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:23:15 +0000

This announcement from NPR President Gary Knell was widely distributed this morning:

Colleagues:

This morning, we are holding a news conference with local civic and business leaders in New Orleans to announce that we’re joining with WWNO and the University of New Orleans to support the launch of a new local journalism partnership.

News Magazine Producer - Vermont Public Radio

Charles Compton — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:01:45 +0000

Vermont Public Radio is seeking an ethusiastic news producer to join its daily news magazine V ermont Edition . Primary responsibilities are booking, researching and line-producing regional news segments for a daily one-hour news-talk magazine program; working with host and fellow producers on live and recorded show segments; field recording, editing and mixing audio; and creating website and social media content for the broadcast.

Rock On! In June 2013, It's Cleveland...

Charles Compton — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:05:14 +0000

In recent years, annual conferences have been enhanced through collaborations with public radio broadcasters in host cities. NPR has always given PRNDI a warm welcome when conferences are conducted in Washington DC. In 2010, pubcasters in Kentucky provided conference goers with an evening of horse racing at Churchill Downs. This year, colleagues at KUHF in Houston made numerous contributions, including a reception and an evening of baseball at Minute Maid Park. In 2013, PRNDI embarks on its deepest conference collaboration to date.

GPB Seeks Radio Director

Charles Compton — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:03:39 +0000

GPB is seeking a dynamic, energetic Radio Director to lead a statewide network of 17 public radio stations. The network has studios across Georgia including Atlanta, Savannah and Macon. We are looking for a strong leader who can work in the broadcast and digital realms, incorporating the best content of each platform and delivering a vital service to communities across the state.