"WUNC Weekend Host/Reporter"

Position Summary/Description

This position is responsible for live hosting and operating the board on weekends. This position serves as a back-up host for weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings as needed. This position conducts, records, and produces reporter debriefs with other WUNC reporters. This position also is responsible for general assignment reporting that may include quick turnaround spot news, interviews, reporter debriefings, anchor wraps, online reports and/or well-researched feature reports.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, with a master's degree preferred
• At least three years of experience as a journalist and/or radio host, preferably in a public radio newsroom
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Creativity and initiative
• Demonstrated ability to plan and meet deadlines, working with materials from a variety of sources and collaborators
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues effectively and collaboratively
• A familiarity with North Carolina
• Experience with public radio or related not-for-profit fundraising preferred

Essential Skills

The Weekend Host/Reporter will be an experienced journalist with strong reporting, production, and communication skills.

AA/EEO Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.