Reporter

PBS39 and 91.3 WLVR
Bethlehem, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2022 CLOSED ON 11/10/2022

Job Posting for Reporter at PBS39 and 91.3 WLVR

Position: Reporter
Location: PA - Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton area
Work Type: Hybrid

Please be advised that employees are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Job Description:

Reporters immerse themselves in a community and find stories that matter to people. They file stories daily, stay ahead of the competition and produce features and projects that reflect their beat command. They work where the story is, covering breaking news and ongoing developments, conducting interviews and capturing sound and video in the field. They build relationships with various sources and contacts in the community. Reporters will regularly contribute to our public radio station with opportunities in TV, as well. These are local news beats doing field reporting and are not remote positions.

Responsibilities:

  • Research, conduct interviews, write and edit news stories and scripts for broadcast, streaming and digital platforms.
  • Respond to breaking news or developing stories on your beat.
  • Use social media accounts -- Instagram, Twitter. Facebook -- as an extension of your work.
  • Work with editors to develop and implement a consistent, reliable multi-platform content plan.
  • Work to develop the beat with editors, and pitch and produce stories with impact.
  • You'll regularly contribute to our public radio station with opportunities in TV, as well.

Qualifications:

  • A desire to cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that supports the organization's values and strategic plan.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytic and organizational skills.
  • High journalistic standards and news judgment.
  • A welcoming can-do attitude toward working in a creative, demanding, competitive environment.
  • Able to work different shifts as demanded by news coverage or other editorial responsibilities. You must be able to fill weekend shifts and work within assigned deadlines.
  • As you will be your own vehicle on a regular basis, a valid driver's license and a good driving record as determined by a driver's license background check is required for this position.

Education: Bachelor's degree preferably in Journalism, English, or Communications and/or equivalent work experience.

Working Conditions:

  • May be asked to work longer hours and occasional weekends with short notice.
  • You'll work in our office/studio in Bethlehem, PA a couple of days a week.

Core Competencies:

  • Communication- Written, Verbal, Interpersonal
  • News Judgment
  • Storytelling
  • Adaptability/Versatility
  • Composure

Beats/Topics include:

  • Allentown Area
  • Arts & Culture
  • Bethlehem Area
  • Business & Finance
  • Consumer Affairs
  • Criminal Justice
  • East Penn Area
  • Easton Area
  • Education
  • Environment & Science
  • General Assignment/Breaking News
  • Health & Wellness
  • Lehigh County
  • Nazareth/Northampton Area
  • Northampton County
  • Parkland Area

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Allentown, PA

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