Hiring Department
KWMU FM Radio
Job Description
St. Louis Public Radio (STLPR), a multimedia nonprofit
journalism organization and NPR member station, seeks a general
assignment reporter to cover the Metro East region of St. Louis.
We’re looking for someone who knows the Metro East…or is eager to
become deeply rooted in it. This is a job for a reporter who
appreciates the region’s history, understands its communities and
wants to tell stories that reflect the people who live there.
The Metro East reporter will cover a large geographic area that
includes several Illinois counties, including St. Clair, Madison,
Monroe and others, as well as surrounding communities throughout
southwestern Illinois. The beat includes fast-growing suburbs,
historic river towns, local governments, schools and businesses and
the political topics and figures who help shape policy in the
region.
Strong candidates are skilled at developing sources and building
relationships across the communities they cover. They are just as
comfortable covering a city council meeting as they are pursuing an
enterprise story or explaining a complex issue through the
experiences of the people most affected. They have sharp news
judgment, work independently and are always looking beyond the
day's headlines for stories that matter to Metro East
residents.
You’ll join an award-winning newsroom that covers communities
across the bistate St. Louis region, in Rolla, Missouri and in
Quincy, Illinois. The STLPR newsroom champions reporting that
provides context and understanding and reflects the diverse voices
and perspectives in our community. STLPR has a reputation as one of
the most ambitious and innovative stations in the public radio
system. Our reporters regularly have stories featured by NPR,
Marketplace and other nationally syndicated programs.
The position is based in Illinois, with the reporter splitting time
between an office in the Metro East and our main newsroom in St.
Louis, so the ability to work independently while collaborating
closely with editors and colleagues is essential. Radio experience
is a plus, but not necessary. We're primarily looking for a strong
journalist with excellent reporting and writing skills and a
passion for local journalism.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, report and produce stories and interviews for radio,
digital and other platforms that serve audiences across the St.
Louis region.
Write, voice, produce and edit audio features for broadcast,
digital and on-demand listening.
Build and maintain a robust network of sources throughout the
Metro East to break news, identify enterprise stories and deepen
community connections.
Cover local governments, public meetings and other institutions
while holding decision-makers accountable.
Balance daily news coverage with ambitious enterprise
reporting, all while meeting deadlines across multiple
platforms.
Shift
40, M-F with occasional on-call scheduling
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable
knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience thinking creatively about how to effectively tell
stories on audio and digital platforms.
- Solid writing skills and familiarity with AP style.
- Experience reporting in the Metro East, preferred.
- Audio reporting experience, preferred.
Anticipated Hiring Range
$55,000 - $68,000
Grade: GGS-010
University Title: MEDIA PRODUCTION DIRECTOR II
Internal applicants can determine their University title by
accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
- Application materials include a cover letter and resume.
Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
- Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF
or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the
UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
- Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is
11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
For questions about the application process, please email
employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems,
please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The
University will not sponsor applicants for this position for
employment visas.
Other Information
Please include with your application a cover letter that describes
why you are a good fit for this position. If you have questions
about the job, email Rob Edwards, Managing Editor of News:
redwards@stlpr.org .
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental
leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all
four UM System campuses. For additional information on University
benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human
Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.
