Dynamic Politics Reporter — Public Radio

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Politics Reporter position at WUNC Radio, UNC Chapel Hill, reports to the Supervising Editor and covers state and local politics with a mix of quick news, interviews and well-researched features. Based at the Legislative Building in Raleigh, NC, the role requires flexibility for weekends and after-hours work when events arise.

Applicants should hold a post-baccalaureate degree or equivalent and bring strong reporting, interviewing and storytelling skills suited to public radio.

Qualifications

• The Politics Reporter will be an experienced journalist with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Report on State and local politics with quick turnaround spot news, interviews and feature reports.
• Prepare online reports and anchor wraps as required.
• Coordinate with Supervising Editor and colleagues to meet deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Public radio experience

Team collaboration

Education

Post-Baccalaureate degree or equivalent

Job description

The Politics Reporter position at WUNC Radio, UNC Chapel Hill, reports to the Supervising Editor and covers state and local politics with a mix of quick news, interviews and well-researched features. Based at the Legislative Building in Raleigh, NC, the role requires flexibility for weekends and after-hours work when events arise.

Applicants should hold a post-baccalaureate degree or equivalent and bring strong reporting, interviewing and storytelling skills suited to public radio.