"REPORTER-WBHM"

Job Description

To produce original, compelling stories, including breaking news, and to advance WBHM s coverage on issues that impact communities and WBHM s audience. To tell stories on all editorial platforms, including digital and visual media, social networks and podcasts, with the goal of reaching the largest audience with the biggest impact. To keep up with daily news stories, conduct interviews, do research, write and edit content. To collaborate with a team of WBHM editors, reporters and producers, and other editorial partners. This position is required to keep abreast of best practices in the field and remain up to date on current trends and new technologies. This position should anticipate change and ensure the organization is positioned to succeed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pitch, report and produce feature, spot and digital stories for WBHM
• Participate in interviews with WBHM hosts
• Stay up-to-date on issues affecting Birmingham and Alabama
• Work collaboratively with others in the WBHM newsroom and editorial partners
• Participate in station fundraising
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range

$50,050 - $58,000

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A proven track record of reporting in a journalistic setting
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and demonstrated writing ability
• Familiarity with audio storytelling, the public media system and community engagement
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Deep knowledge of Birmingham, Alabama and the South
• Multilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Please include a resume and cover letter to be considered and two links to stories you reported.

Job:

Media and Communication