What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reporter position at WHYY INC?
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Description
About WHYY
WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. It’s also what drives our hiring.
Below you’ll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia region’s leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television, radio and online. Whether it’s preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support, all positions are vital to continuing—and growing—our impact in our community.
WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about our Social Responsibility Program. It’s how we live.
SCOPE OF POSITION
This position researches and reports on news events and public affairs in the Delaware Valley; provides special features and reports for use in broadcast and magazine programs. The candidate hired for this position must have a passion for storytelling, understands the need to meet quick deadlines, and understands the value of putting their work on multiple platforms. This candidate is a 21st century audio journalist, which means reporting in audio formats, posting on social media platforms and writing for online publication.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research writing for broadcast.
- Provide story ideas at morning news meeting.
- Develop and write stories, features and interviews.
- Perform editing, voice work and production of a piece.
- Coordinate and co-produce special projects.
- Cultivate new contacts with sources and news makers.
- Work closely with other reporters, sharing information and stories.
- Handle general assignment reporting as needed.
- Prepares stories for publishing on web.
- Take still photos and videos for web use.
- Conforms to the use of the AP style guide
- Work odd hours as news requires.
- Works under short and long term deadlines to meet news needs
- Use social media to cultivate contact and promote work.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or the equivalent experience is required.
Experience: Two years of journalism and on-air broadcasting experience
Software/ Technical Skills: This position must be computer literate; must have knowledge of writing, broadcasting, editing, voice work and production, and a familiarity with recording equipment.
*This position is represented by SAG-AFTRA.
*All WHYY employees are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Proof will be required upon hiring.
