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About KRBD
KRBD is a pillar of the Southeast Alaska community radio. This is a small station with a close-knit staff, an active board, and many volunteers. The KRBD team includes two reporting staff, a general manager, a Morning Edition host/program director, and a development representative. KRBD’s work schedule is typically Monday-Friday, save for weekend events that need to be covered.
KRBD’s base of operations and the main listening area is the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, a group of island communities with a population of around 14,000. The listening area is about the size of Delaware and also includes Alaska’s only federal reservation, the Tsimpsian community of Metlakatla on Annette Island, plus several communities on Prince of Wales Island and fishing grounds to the Canadian border.
KRBD is part of CoastAlaska, a regional news collaborative that shares support and resources with its members (including KTOO in Juneau, KUCB in Unalaska, KCAW in Sitka, KFSK in Petersburg, and KSTK in Wrangell).
About Ketchikan
Ketchikan is located among the forested islands and mountains of Alaska’s beautiful Inside Passage. Ketchikan is known as the “First City” because of its position as the first stop for cruise ships coming north. It is the ancestral land of the Tongass Lingít people. It is also a cultural home of Haida people as well. The community has been designated a top small town for arts. There is a strong music and theater scene. Outdoor activities include fishing, hiking, hunting, and camping. Live entertainment venues include Creek Street Cabaret, the Saxman Tribal House, local bars, and pop-ups for art and music events.
Ketchikan offers outstanding opportunities for hiking, backpacking, fishing, and boating surrounded by the natural beauty of Alaska. This is a unique opportunity in a beautiful small town with a community radio station that plays an integral part in the culture and fabric of the city.
Transportation is mainly by sea or air – Ketchikan is off the road system. There is an airport and ferry system.
Have we piqued your interest? Send us an email telling us why you are the right candidate for KRBD to apply@krbd.org. Include a cover letter, your resume, references, and any other materials or links to your work you would like us to consider.
For more information and submissions, email: apply@krbd.org
The “skinny” on us:
KRBD is a member of CoastAlaska, Inc., a regional non-profit public broadcasting organization consisting of six member stations. CoastAlaska provides administrative, financial, development, engineering and technical support services to member stations. KRBD is locally owned and operated by Rainbird Community Broadcasting, Inc., with support from CoastAlaska. KRBD is a member of National Public Radio and Alaska Public Media. The station enjoys strong community support and has many volunteers providing content and assisting in fundraising activities. KRBD also serves as the LP1 for our listening area and we sit at the table of our Local Emergency Planning Committee, LEPC. Public safety for island communities such as ours is of the utmost importance.
Located in the heart of the Tongass National Forest on Revillagigedo Island in Southern Southeast Alaska, Ketchikan is a town of roughly 14,000 people, city and borough combined. KRBD’s total listening audience extends to neighboring communities including Metlakatla on Annette Island, and Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Thorne Bay, and Hollis on Prince of Wales Island via translators serving an additional 5,000 people and an entire maritime fishing and shipping fleet.
As a temperate rain forest, the moderate temperatures of the Tongass produce lush foliage and allow for fantastic outdoor opportunities in fishing, hunting, camping, boating and hiking nearly year-round. The lushness comes from, on average, 150 inches of precipitation per year. Ketchikan is home to a thriving arts and music community, with great schools and a booming tourism industry. We also have a US Coast Guard base protecting the waters of the Inside Passage, and a world-renowned fishing industry supported by numerous canneries. Ketchikan is also a shipping hub for many surrounding communities, as well as a regional medical hub for southern Southeast Alaska.
Rainbird Community Broadcasting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Want to learn more about this dynamic community? Check out these links:
Visit Ketchikan (visit-ketchikan.com)
Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce | Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce
Official Website of the City of Ketchikan, Alaska – Home Page (ktn-ak.us)
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK – Official Website | Official Website
CoastAlaska is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff and creating a working environment that promotes racial equity and inclusiveness. We believe attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving our community and fulfilling our mission. Women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities and veterans are highly encouraged to apply.
