"News Reporter, KMUW"

Job Details

Department: KMUW

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Old Town

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: $45,000 - $55,000 commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: 9-5 M-F and some weekends

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

KMUW is looking for a full-time general assignment reporter to join our award-winning newsroom. KMUW is the NPR affiliate for Wichita, the largest city in Kansas. Our newsroom works to produce informed, in-depth reporting that helps our audience better understand the issues that shape our community and state.

The best candidates for this position will have:
• Outstanding writing and reporting skills.
• Previous experience in a professional newsroom. Experience with public radio is preferred but not required.
• A strong interest in news and the world around them.
• A desire to seek out and include diverse voices and communities in their reporting.
• An ability to work as part of a team.
• Impeccable journalistic ethics and standards
• A curious and creative bent.
• The heart of a storyteller.

This reporter would help cover the news of the day for daily newscasts. They also would be encouraged to pursue stories in areas of particular interest to them for both daily stories and NPR-style features.

This person also would create content for our website and for The Range, our award-winning weekly show and podcast.

Job Summary

Produces feature-length news reports, newscast spots and other news programming as assigned for broadcast and social media. Provides specific beat coverage through the collaborative statewide public radio initiative.

Essential Functions

Participates in news planning meetings, generation of story ideas and evaluation of broadcast and online content. Collaborates on news initiatives and community ascertainment. Assists with community outreach events and represents the station at community events. Reports feature, spot and breaking news stories as assigned. Produces and curates news content for web delivery. May host and produce station programs, as appropriate. May participate in fundraising and outreach activities as needed.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or related field. Every year of experience beyond three (3) can be substituted for 30 hours of college coursework.
• Three (3) years of experience in news reporting or related field

Required License/Certifications/Training:

• Valid Kansas drivers license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Outstanding writing and reporting skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Impeccable journalistic ethics and standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a professional newsroom
• Audio editing experience

Additional Information:

Please note: This position is based on-site and cannot be performed remotely.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments.