Temporary Producer/Reporter

WAMC is seeking a temporary, flexible (weekdays, weekends, mornings, evenings) Producer/Reporter. This 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.

Got a nose for news and a knack for storytelling? Ready to jump in and hit the ground running: chasing stories, shaping segments, and bringing the news to life for our audience? If you thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, love a good deadline, and can turn breaking news into compelling content, we want to hear from you!

Full Job Description Here

Short-to medium-term position (approx.4 months). Fulltime, in-person.

Starting Salary $47,500

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Jessica Denue at jdenue@wamc.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Full Job Description

Reports To: Managing Editor

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 position (approx.4 months). Fulltime, in-person.

WAMC is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of WAMC that all employees and applicants for employment will be treated and considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other protected classification.

WAMC Community Representation Policy Statement

WAMC is the home of curiosity, community and free speech for our region. We connect communities, amplify diverse stories, and enrich lives through independent journalism, thoughtful conversation, and cultural expression.

WAMC strives to reflect our community in our staffing, board of trustees, committees, and in the educational, informational, and cultural content we provide.

The overall goal of WAMC is to provide programming as varied as the human experience. Our two discrete program streams provide a unique blend of national and regional news and information, opinion and commentary, artistic, cultural, and musical programming to listeners in portions of seven states. We continue to produce and invest in programs that offer diverse perspectives on important issues.

In our journalism, diversity means the inclusion in our reporting of the vastly different voices and opinions of mis or under-represented people and those often ignored.