KUNM Seeks Senior Reporter

Kunm 89.9; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid family medical leave

Generous vacation and sick leave

Tuition benefits for employees and dependents

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Kunm 89.9 in Albuquerque is seeking an experienced Senior Reporter to create features and engage audiences through various channels. The role includes mentoring team members, providing editorial leadership when needed, and ensuring quality reporting that amplifies diverse voices. Benefits include paid family medical leave, flexible work arrangements, and tuition benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with strong news judgment and public service journalism.
• Ability to translate complex topics clearly.
• Experience in investigative reporting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create long-form features and short spots for radio.
• Mentor other reporters and provide editorial leadership.
• Engage audiences through website and social media.

Skills

News judgment

Investigative reporting techniques

Clear translation of complex topics

Equity-focused reporting

Job description

KUNM is looking for an experienced journalist to join our newsroom as a senior reporter and editor.

Responsibilities

The Senior Reporter will work daily to create long‑form features and short spots for radio with accompanying digital stories. They will also engage audiences through our website and social media channels. The Senior Reporter will mentor other reporters and provide editorial leadership in the News Director’s absence, including regular editing sessions with reporters when the News Director is unavailable. The role also involves community engagement, occasional travel within New Mexico, and participation in station fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Has strong news judgment and a passion for public service journalism
• Can translate complex topics clearly while maintaining nuance
• Has experience with investigative reporting techniques
• Values equity‑focused reporting and seeks to amplify diverse voices

Benefits

• Paid family medical leave
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• A flexible work environment