Politics Reporter

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Politics Reporter position at WUNC Radio, UNC Chapel Hill, reports to the Supervising Editor and covers state and local politics with a mix of quick news, interviews and well-researched features. Based at the Legislative Building in Raleigh, NC, the role requires flexibility for weekends and after-hours work when events arise.

Applicants should hold a post-baccalaureate degree or equivalent and bring strong reporting, interviewing and storytelling skills suited to public radio.

Qualifications

• The Politics Reporter will be an experienced journalist with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Report on State and local politics with quick turnaround spot news, interviews and feature reports.
• Prepare online reports and anchor wraps as required.
• Coordinate with Supervising Editor and colleagues to meet deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Public radio experience

Team collaboration

Education

Post-Baccalaureate degree or equivalent

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants: please be sure to include links to your reporting work in your CV (or as an attachment in the “Other Document.”

Posting Information

Department

Department WUNC-FM-259000

Career Area Public Relations/Communications/Marketing

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of ten stations.

Position Summary

The Politics Reporter reports to WUNC’s Supervising Editor.

This position is responsible for reporting on State and local politics. The reporting includes quick turnaround spot news, interviews, reporter debriefings, anchor wraps, online reports and well-researched feature reports. It is based in the Legislative Building in Raleigh, NC.

As news events do not conform to a regular 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, there are times when the Politics Reporter is called on for work during weekends and after hours.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

The Politics Reporter will be an experienced journalist with strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• At least three years of experience as a journalist and/or radio producer, preferably in a public radio newsroom.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Creativity and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and meet deadlines, working with materials from a variety of sources and collaborators.
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues effectively and collaboratively.
• A familiarity with politics and North Carolina.
• Experience with public radio or related not-for-profit fundraising.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or most closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
  • None of the above
• * Where did you first learn about this position?

  (Open Ended Question)