Education Reporter for Public Radio

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leave

Health and retirement plans

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's WUNC Radio seeks an Education Reporter to produce news for radio and digital platforms, with emphasis on local education reporting woven into Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

The role requires strong reporting, production and communication skills, and collaboration in a busy newsroom. This full-time permanent position is based in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Requires relevant post-Baccalaureate degree or a Bachelor's with 3+ years' experience in related academic or instructional activities.
• Proven experience in news production and reporting for radio or equivalent media.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Create news content for radio broadcasts and digital platforms.
• Produce highly edited local reporting integrated into Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, and producers to develop and deliver stories.

Skills

News reporting

Production

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Post-Baccalaureate degree

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years experience

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's WUNC Radio seeks an Education Reporter to produce news for radio and digital platforms, with emphasis on local education reporting woven into Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

The role requires strong reporting, production and communication skills, and collaboration in a busy newsroom. This full-time permanent position is based in North Carolina.