Part Time Radio Reporter – WPSU

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

WPSU is looking for a part-time journalist to cover the critical issues our communities face. The reporter will create short news stories and longer features on events, issues and trends throughout the 13 central Pennsylvania counties WPSU covers.

WPSU is located in the hometown of Penn State University and licensed to the university. State College is a vibrant college town full of cultural opportunities, surrounded by natural beauty. New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and D.C. are all within a 3-5 hour drive.

**To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and three recent stories.

Key Responsibilities:

· Pitch, report, write and produce daily news stories and feature stories for radio, the web and social media.

· Gather audio, take photos and videos, and use AP style in writing.

· Use audio editing software to put together stories for air. (WPSU uses Hindenburg and Adobe Audition.)

· Contact, interview and cultivate relationships with a diverse array of sources.

· Serve as on-air host for daily news magazine shows as needed.

· Take part in on-air fundraising.

· Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Requires a bachelor’s degree, plus at least one year of reporting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Strong writing, editing, interviewing and on-air delivery.

· Good news judgment and a passion for local news.

· A commitment to ethical, accurate journalism.

· Multimedia experience preferred; Basic photography skills required.

· Experience supporting/advancing diversity and inclusion.

· Self-motivated enough to work alone, but collaborative enough to work with a team.

· Ability to work some nights and weekends, as news requires.

· Familiarity with central Pennsylvania is a bonus.

· Reporter must have access to transportation in order to travel for stories.

· A valid driver’s license and standard background checks are required.

Compensation:

· The position is 20 hours a week and base pay is $17.50/hr.

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