Impactful Local News Newscaster & Reporter

WFYI Public Media; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WFYI Public Media seeks a newscaster and reporter to contribute to its mission by producing accurate, fair, independent, and accessible journalism that helps audiences understand the daily news issues shaping communities across Central Indiana and statewide.

The Newscaster and Reporter will gather community input, curate, write, edit, and deliver local newscasts for publication in national NPR news magazines and on multiple digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or closely related field; equivalent experience may substitute.
• At least two years of reporting or relevant journalism experience.
• AP Style in journalism or newsroom writing required.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear reporting.
• Developing sources and building reporting specialization.
• Collaborating with editors, producers, reporters, and other public media partners.

Responsibilities

• Report, write, and present breaking news, features, enterprise, and investigative stories as assigned.
• Identify and pitch stories with editorial leadership to develop original reporting.
• Gather and manage sources, conduct thorough newsgathering, and produce audio/visual content for multiple platforms.
• Engage audiences across broadcasts, digital, social media, and community events.

Skills

AP Style

News judgement

Story development

Source development

Collaboration

Data/public records

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications

Tools

Audio editing

CMS / digital production tools

Job description

WFYI Public Media seeks a newscaster and reporter to contribute to its mission by producing accurate, fair, independent, and accessible journalism that helps audiences understand the daily news issues shaping communities across Central Indiana and statewide.

The Newscaster and Reporter will gather community input, curate, write, edit, and deliver local newscasts for publication in national NPR news magazines and on multiple digital platforms.