"WRVO News Reporter/Producer"

Description of Department: WRVO Public Media is an award-winning non-profit, non-commercial, multi-platform news and information service, licensed to the State University of New York. An NPR member station, WRVO serves residents of central and upstate New York from broadcast studios and offices located on the campus of the State University of New York at Oswego, with a satellite studio located in downtown Syracuse. We inform, educate and entertain the citizens of central New York with a listener-focused approach. Information at wrvo.org.

The Research Foundation for SUNY at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full time WRVO News Reporter/Producer.

Posting Date: July 22, 2025

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: $48,000-$50,000 commensurate with experience. The Research Foundation for SUNY offers an excellent benefits package, for more information click here.

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible

Description of Responsibilities:

• The WRVO News Reporter/Producer is responsible for producing daily news content for broadcast and digital platforms, working closely with the Director of News and Public Affairs to assure timely delivery of content covering issues of regional significance. Considered a 'General Assignment' reporter, the News Reporter/Producer may be assigned to cover stories in a specific region and/or on a specific topic ('beat'). It is expected that the WRVO News Reporter/Producer will be flexible, working non-traditional hours when required, and meet deadlines as necessary. Responsibilities also include:
• Gather and produce news content for broadcast on local portions of Morning Edition, All Things Considered and other programs, as necessary; includes readers, cuts & copy, spots, and feature-length segments
• Produce and edit news content for digital platforms, including wrvo.org and social media
• Produce daily newscasts in the event of the Director of News and Public Affair's absence, or as required
• Assist the Director of News and Public Affairs by monitoring regional affairs and suggesting potential story ideas for WRVO News coverage
• Share audio and digital content with other public media organizations as appropriate
• Participate in WRVO on-air fundraising
• Produce on-air and online promotional materials as necessary
• Produce daily voice tracking for automated delivery as necessary
• Serve as emergency on-air host and/or board operator as necessary
• Attend and participate in WRVO station events as assigned
• Serve as a representative of WRVO at station events, meetings, conferences and other activities as assigned

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field at the time of appointment
• At least one year of professional news reporting experience or equivalent
• Experience with writing for broadcast and digital platforms
• Demonstrated experience using audio editing software
• Demonstrated ability to gather audio in the field
• A strong commitment to public radio news values and journalistic ethics
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion in professional work, professional development, and service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or greater in journalism or related field
• Public media experience
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion