Part-Time Local News Reporter/Board Operator

NFCB; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

WHAV in Greater Haverhill is seeking a Part-Time Local News Reporter/Board Operator. The role combines reporting, on-air announcing, and live airing of meetings and events, with training provided.

Evening and occasional weekend work is required, and you’ll contribute to public radio and the eNewspaper. Candidates should have writing/reporting experience, a journalism degree or relevant experience, a valid driver's license, strong English spelling/grammar, and the ability to work under deadline

Qualifications

• Prior writing/reporting experience (college newspaper, TV, radio or literary publication work will be considered).
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field or relevant experience
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Above-average English spelling and grammar
• Ability to work well and quickly under deadline pressure

Responsibilities

• Write stories for radio and digital platforms.
• Record and edit audio.
• Take photographs.
• Put meetings and events on the air live and some announcing.
• Technical and related training will be provided.

Skills

Writing & reporting

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

Part-Time Local News Reporter/Board Operator

Date Submitted: October 15, 2026
Job Title: Part-Time Local News Reporter/Board Operator
Station: WHAV
Location: Haverhill, MA
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
Salary Range: $20-$24
Job Description:
97.9 WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, invites applicants to join a respected and growing news operation—on radio, 24/7 Live Stream and Wavelengths eNewspaper.

The position offers growth potential and involves working nights and occasional weekends, writing stories, recording and editing audio, taking photographs, putting meetings and events on the air live and some announcing. Technical and related training will be provided.

Successful applicants must demonstrate natural curiosity, objectivity, accuracy, dependability, willingness to learn and above-average attention to detail.

Requirements

• Prior writing/reporting experience (college newspaper, TV, radio or literary publication work will be considered)
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field or relevant experience
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Above-average English spelling and grammar
• Ability to work well and quickly under deadline pressure

Public Media of New England Inc. d/b/a WHAV is an AP Radio Network affiliate and member of Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, Institute for Nonprofit News, Radio Television Digital News Association and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.

Public Media of New England Inc. d/b/a WHAV promotes equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran. WHAV is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment during all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.