KAWC News

KAWC Colorado River Public Media is a non-commercial, educational radio station. KAWC’s licensee is the Arizona Western College District Governing Board. KAWC AM 1320 began broadcasting in 1970. KAWC FM 88.9 was added in 1992. In 2018, AM 1320 was added, the call letters were changed to KOFA, and the station was rebranded as Border Radio. In 2023, KAWC/KOFA moved to new studios on Arizona Western College’s Yuma campus, so KAWC/KOFA provides 24/7 coverage to Yuma and La Paz County communities.

Open Position

Location: Yuma, AZ

Beat: Education in rural Southwest Arizona

Position:

Yuma County, a predominantly Latino agricultural community along the U.S.-Mexico border, faces challenges like low teacher pay, overcrowded classrooms, and crumbling schools. The local college contends with enrollment concerns and funding risks, while benefiting from a growing population of first-generation students. The Education Reporter will explore these issues, analyzing how demographic, economic, and geographic factors shape educational solutions in the region.

Salary and Benefits:
Base salary is $41,322, ranging up to $45,454 with adjustments for education and experience

The position is categorized as C4-1. More information here:
https://www.azwestern.edu/human-resources/compensation-schedules

Employer pays 100% of medical, dental and vision insurance for employee.
A laptop and recording equipment will be provided.
Employees accrue 165 hours of vacation time annually.
Employees also have access to a flexible dependent care plan, flexible spending accounts, term life insurance, and tuition free classes.

A full list of benefits is provided here:
https://www.azwestern.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-leave

Moving Stipend:
No.

Skills: Writing, Radio

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