MULTIMEDIA REPORTER – PART TIME
WJFF Radio Catskill is an independent community voice of the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania. We connect listeners through locally focused and globally aware programming to inform, entertain, and inspire our communities, and promote understanding among people of diverse social, cultural, economic, and political backgrounds.
We are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented reporter to join our team. This role is based in Liberty, NY, and this individual will be expected to work from the office on specified days with regularity.
Responsibilities
- The Multimedia Reporter (MMR) is responsible for combining traditional and digital elements to tell compelling news stories
- This individual is responsible for producing content as assigned and managing all aspects of the journalistic process such as investigation, compiling research, conducting interviews, writing, capturing imagery and video, editing, and posting on various platforms such as our website and social media platforms
- Represent Radio Catskill and serve as general assignment news reporter, reporting on a range of communities and issues, including but not limited to local government and environmental concerns
- Identify topics in need of storytelling and create longer-form NPR style, in-depth enterprise news reports; coordinate approval and development with General Manager and Content Producer
- Cultivate sources, investigate and conduct research; appropriately interview individuals and subject matter experts for stories
- Capture, collect and organize audio, images, and/or videos for use in stories; edit as needed and credit appropriately
- Write articles for publication in various formats such as on-air, web copy, social media, etc
- Post content on wjffradio.org, social media platforms, apps, etc
- Make public appearances at community events representing the station, as needed
Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelor degree in journalism, English, broadcasting or a related field
- Exceptional attention to detail, grammar, and proofreading skills
- Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written
- Creative thinker with strong time management and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop and report complex stories and issues with outstanding skills in writing and editing
- Experience in maintaining high journalistic standards including objectivity, balance, and fairness
- Demonstrated ability to meet and adhere to deadlines
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs, content management systems, and social media platforms.
- Must have an enterprising mindset and keen curiosity to cultivate stories that need to be told in engaging ways.
- Demonstrated initiative in pursuing stories and interviews
Benefits
- This is a part-time hourly position and starting pay will be based on education, experience and skills.
- Starting range: $18 to $25/hr
- Flexible schedule
- 30 – 32 hours per week
- Eligible for medical benefits
Equal Opportunity
Radio Catskill is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
Qualified applicants should send resume, cover letter (optional), and portfolio (optional) to: manager@wjffradio.org .
