Evening Local News Reporter — Part-Time

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

WHAV, Greater Haverhill's public radio station and nonprofit local news service, seeks reporters to write stories, record and edit audio, and photograph events for radio, live stream, and the eNewspaper. The role involves night and some weekend work, with training provided and opportunities for growth.

Applicants should have a journalism background, strong ethics, and excellent spelling and grammar. Desired traits include reliability, curiosity, and careful attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience writing or reporting for college newspapers, TV, radio or publications.
• Strong English spelling and grammar.
• Ability to work well and quickly under deadline pressure.
• Solid PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Write stories for radio, 24/7 live stream and e-newspaper.
• Record and edit audio content; take photographs.
• Cover meetings and events; put them on air live; perform some announcing.

Skills

Writing & reporting experience

English spelling & grammar

Deadline-driven

PC skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

WHAV, Greater Haverhill's public radio station and nonprofit local news service, seeks reporters to write stories, record and edit audio, and photograph events for radio, live stream, and the eNewspaper. The role involves night and some weekend work, with training provided and opportunities for growth.

Applicants should have a journalism background, strong ethics, and excellent spelling and grammar. Desired traits include reliability, curiosity, and careful attention to detail.