Reporter, Entry Level

Reports To: News Director
Position Type: Full Time, Exempt

Salary Range:$48,000-$55,000 Annually, commensurate with experience

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reports news for on-air, web and social media, including short and long-form stories and interviews. This includes gathering audio, taking photos and videos, and using solid writing skills.
• Prepares and shares stories with Ohio Public Radio, Kentucky Public Radio and NPR.
• Attends news conferences, public events, and serves on panels representing Cincinnati Public Radio professionally.
• Available to be a guest on Cincinnati Edition as news warrants.
• Peer editor for other news reporters' work.
• Plays an active role with on-air fundraising.
• Participates in station outreach including our educational program, Democracy & Me, and station events
• Serves as back up on-air host
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with Journalism or Broadcasting background or equivalent
• Experience in radio as host/reporter/producer preferred
• Ability to work with direction and coaching for on air presentation.
• Strong writing, editing, and interviewing skills.
• Understanding of Cincinnati Public Radio's programming and belief in our mission and vision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast production, editing and recording equipment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines/li>
• Familiarity and appreciation of public radio news style
• Some evening work required

CPR is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.

Submit resume, cover letter and writing and audio samples to: careers@cinradio.org. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Cincinnati Public Radio stations have been trusted members of the Greater Cincinnati community for more than 60 years. This is a rare opportunity to join an award-winning team that works to build connections, make a difference in the lives of listeners, and serve a unique community that is informed, involved and inspired.

Cincinnati Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.

CONTACTING CINCINNATI PUBLIC RADIO FOR NOTICE OF JOB VACANCIES
Cincinnati Public Radio is pleased to meet its responsibility to provide notices of full-time job vacancies to qualified recruitment organizations. If your organization would like additional information, please contact Cincinnati Public Radio in writing at jobs@cinradio.org or

Cincinnati Public Radio
Attn: Recruitment
1223 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45214-2889