Public Radio Reporter - Investigative & Multiplatform

Western Iowa Tech Community College; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KWIT KOJI Siouxland Public Media, an NPR affiliate licensed to Western Iowa Tech Community College, seeks a creative, ambitious journalist to join our team as a reporter.

You will set and carry out our news-coverage strategy, produce daily spot news and enterprise reports, publish online, and participate in community events as needed.

The role requires strong writing, audio production, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Journalistic work or related work experience.
• Proficiency in English and another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cover local and regional beats such as government, education, public safety, business, and community impact.
• Produce daily spot news stories and in-depth enterprise reports.
• Publish timely web versions of broadcast stories and contribute digital-first content.
• Write clear, concise scripts for daily newscasts and deliver stories on-air.
• Collaborate with the News Director and participate in weekly editorial meetings.
• Engage with listeners to understand issues of public concern.

Skills

News judgment

Writing

Audio production

Interview skills

Independent work

Ethical journalism

Enterprise reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Mac OS

Job description

KWIT KOJI Siouxland Public Media, an NPR affiliate licensed to Western Iowa Tech Community College, seeks a creative, ambitious journalist to join our team as a reporter.

You will set and carry out our news-coverage strategy, produce daily spot news and enterprise reports, publish online, and participate in community events as needed.

The role requires strong writing, audio production, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.