News Reporter - KMUW

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; work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

KMUW is looking for a full-time Health Reporter to join our award-winning newsroom and statewide network news service.

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 Kansas News Service network is a statewide collaborative supporting all Kansas public radio stations as well as other media outlets. KNS produces award-winning coverage of breaking news and features.

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 health 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 health 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 would also create accompanying digital content.

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:

  • 60 hours of college coursework in communications. Every year of experience beyond four (4) can be substituted for 30 hours of college coursework.
  • Four (4) years of experience in news reporting or related field

Required License/Certifications/Training:

  • Valid driver's 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:

  • Bachelor's degree in communication or related area.
  • Previous experience in a professional newsroom.
  • Audio editing experience preferred but not required.

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.

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