Producer/Reporter

Description

PRODUCER/REPORTER

Reports To

Managing Editor

Job Overview

This temporary, flexible (weekdays, weekends, mornings, evenings) Producer/Reporter position is responsible for delivering updates and analysis on current happenings with the main goal of keeping the public informed.  Responsible for the end-to-end development and production of news stories across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct thorough research to gather accurate and reliable information for news stories.
• Write and edit news articles, ensuring they are engaging, informative, and adhere to journalistic standards prior to broadcast.
• Conduct interviews with sources to gather first-hand information and quotes, sound bites and photos.
•  Deliver scripted, spontaneous, live and prerecorded reports on newsworthy events.
• Publish and broadcast news stories.
• Attend press conferences, events, and other relevant activities to report on current news topics.
• Practice diversity, equity and inclusion in your reporting.
• Collaborate with other team members to develop story ideas and angles.
• Fact-check information and verify sources to ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Stay updated on current events, trends, and developments in the field of journalism.
• Manage social media accounts to promote news stories and engage with the audience.

 Qualifications

• Proven experience as a news reporter or journalist.
• Strong writing and editing skills with excellent grammar and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in conducting research and gathering information from various sources.
• Available to work on a flexible schedule.
•          Knowledge of journalistic ethics and standards.
•          Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
•          Familiarity with website editing social media platforms and their use in news reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or relevant field; or equivalent experience.

Short-to medium-term freelance or contract position. Fulltime, in-person.

Starting Pay $50,000

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Jessica Denue at jdenue@wamc.org.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.