Reporting and creating news content across multiple platforms is the core of this journalism role, covering local, state, national, and international stories for broadcast, radio, and digital audiences. The journalist works independently to produce compelling news, from research and interviews to shooting and editing.
Responsibilities
Research and develop news stories through ongoing inquiries with newsmakers and community figures on a local, state, national, and international level
Conduct on-camera field and studio interviews
Research, record, report, and write daily news stories in accordance with journalistic standards and ethics
Develop and maintain relationships with news sources to identify story ideas, gather information, and support news coverage
Create multi-platform content from stories whenever appropriate
Capture, record, and edit video and audio content for use across broadcast, digital, social media, and other communication platforms
Collaborate and contribute to daily broadcast concepts, research, background materials, and share newsmaker contacts with colleagues
Maintain data and collect information through updates to contact lists, electronic and hard-copy files of archived work, and directories of external materials in accordance with Florida’s public records laws and the federal Freedom of Information Act
Adhere to public media editorial standards and practices, including the PBS & NPR Code of Ethics
Participate in on-air fundraising campaigns and WGCU Public Media special events
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
Eight years of directly related full-time experience or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions
Professional, full-time experience in broadcast news, public radio field reporting, and interviewing
Experience with public broadcasting, audio digital editing, FTP for audio production purposes, and field recording
Superior on-air voice quality and network quality hosting
Valid driver’s license
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered
Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity
Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable
Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams
Demonstrated knowledge of journalism ethics, practices, and standards
Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies
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Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, verbal, and visual media
Skilled in the use of journalism principles and techniques
Network quality news writing, reporting, digital recording, and production skills
Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines
Skill in current digital audio editing, video desktop editing, and general desktop software applications including those that create original data journalism stories
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to source stories and craft attention-getting, in-depth, vibrant, and well-organized narratives
Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents, and the general public
Ability to collect, analyze, organize, and present information in a meaningful manner
Ability to comfortably use microphones, portable recording devices for audio, video, and radio studio production equipment
Nice to have:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in journalism, communications, cinematography, or film studies
Experience participating in on-air membership campaigns
Demonstrated award-winning multimedia production experience, including studio, field audio, and video production
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Previous social media experience
Experience working in Public Media
About the Company
WGCU is Southwest Florida’s source for PBS and NPR, a member-supported service of Florida Gulf Coast University. It provides educational programming that inspires, informs, and engages the community, serving all or part of 12 counties in south and Southwest Florida with five distinct digital TV channels, two FM radio channels, two HD radio channels, and multiple websites.
