Education is an area of utmost importance to the 港澳天下彩audience, and as such, the education reporter is a vital member of our newsroom. Mastering this beat means producing a mix of daily/breaking news reports, features, and enterprise/watchdog stories for radio and digital platforms. This reporter also works closely with colleagues, especially our county-based beat reporters, to collaborate on coverage. This reporter appears regularly on WLRN鈥檚 public affairs programs, including the South Florida Roundup (regional weekly news show).
Responsibilities:
- Pitches and formulates original story ideas
- Builds on existing enterprise stories
- Produces interviews with newsmakers
- Produces stories on deadline
- Reports live from the field
- Produces content from the field
- Manages a schedule of meetings and other important dates related to the education beat
- Contributes to 港澳天下彩public affairs programs
- Continues to hone beat and build sources
- Works closely with editors to develop original stories for digital and broadcast
- Supplies images for digital posts and social media when needed
- Participates in staff meetings
- Participates in professional development opportunities
Stays current on best practices in broadcast and digital journalism and recommend ways to enhance WLRN鈥檚 offerings that comply with industry best practices, , , and
Engage inclusive and diverse perspectives and experiences in work produced and in organizational interactions and demonstrate respect for others in all workplace relationships
Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree or equivalent experience
- Three (3) years minimum professional experience in a newsroom
- Previous education coverage preferred
- Exceptional verbal and written skills
- Ability to report and write for broadcast and digital
- Ability to use news-gathering technologies, platforms, equipment and software
- Ability to use digital recording equipment
- Ability to mix and edit using digital audio editing program(s)
- Ability to voice stories and interviews
- Ability to produce content for digital platforms including online and social media
- Understanding of and adherence to journalistic ethics
- Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively
- Ability and willingness to work varied shifts
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays; ability to travel; must be able to perform the essential duties of the position.
Salary range:
$55,000-65,000, depending on experience
