Description

The News Reporter/Host will pitch, report, write and produce spot news, features and enterprise stories for broadcast and/or podcast, and produce local news content for WHQR’s digital platforms. In particular, we value long-form investigative and explanatory journalism, both in digital and podcast formats.

WHQR's news team members also serve as hosts for the All Things Considered magazine program (and on rare occasions fill in on Morning Edition).  Most reporters serve one or two shifts a week as hosts.

WHQR Public Media offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits; a talented, hard-working and fun group of station colleagues; a large, growing, dedicated audience; and a great place to live and work. Wilmington, NC has a small-town feel, but with all of the attractions, activities and culture of a larger city - less than 10 miles from some of the best beaches in the southeast.

If you are looking for a place where you can sharpen your journalism skills and join an award-winning local news team, then WHQR Public Media is the place for you! Under the supervision of the News Director, the News Reporter/Host will produce offerings that reflect the standards of audio production, journalistic ethics, and public service using NPR’s best practices as a model. 

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Pitch and formulate original story ideas for air and/or podcast.
• Research and build on existing enterprise stories.
• Produce stories on deadline.
• Work within a team environment.
• Work with our Digital Associate to produce content for social media, including explainers and short recaps. 
• Participate in live and online events, making special appearances as needed.
• Hosting for All Things Considered.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in broadcast journalism
• Minimum one year experience in news or radio production, preferably in a public media environment
• Strong on-air presence
• Skills and experience in editing 
• Demonstrated skills in interviewing, audio editing software, and writing for broadcast
• Good people skills
• Strong sense of ethical standards and the value of public service media
• Willingness to work flexible hours as news stories require

  Other

  This is a full-time, exempt salaried position with benefits as determined for WHQR employees by Board policy. WHQR/Friends of Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, email resume and cover letter to [email protected]